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Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875

$1,895per set

£1,445.48per set

€1,646.84per set

CA$2,663.44per set

A$2,905.74per set

CHF 1,538.57per set

MX$34,819.07per set

NOK 19,594.58per set

SEK 17,917.79per set

DKK 12,296.72per set

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Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, c. 1875 Consists of four pieces, The figural pig, glass inkwell with domed brass cap, A small porcelain cup for pounce or sponge, A brass nib or seal reservoir with screw top A rare and wonderfully humorous Victorian brass figural inkwell modeled as a stout English farm pig, complete with two independently hinged “saddleback” lids that open to reveal a fitted writing service. Dating to circa 1875, the piece is cast in heavy brass and richly hand-chased, the surface engraved with textured fur strokes and naturalistic anatomical modeling. The pig’s broad back and raised ridge recall the English Saddleback and Large Black breeds familiar throughout rural 19th-century Britain—an instantly recognizable motif to Victorian audiences and a favored subject in whimsical desk objects of the period. Inside, the articulated lids reveal a fully equipped writing ensemble: • A glass inkwell with domed brass cap • A small porcelain cup for pounce or sponge • A brass nib or seal reservoir with screw top This multifunction interior is entirely consistent with high-quality English novelty inkwells of the late 19th century, designed to delight as much as they served practical writing purposes. The underside retains its original casting marks and warm, untouched patina. These figural brass inkwells—particularly pigs—symbolized good fortune, prosperity, and rural abundance, making them sought-after desk companions. Today they are collected for their humor, craftsmanship, and mechanical ingenuity. Dimensions: 4.5" W × 2.5" H × 1.5" D (closed) 7" W when fully open Condition: Very good antique condition with expected surface wear; internal components original and intact. Hinges function smoothly.

Dimensions:
Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
High Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Glass,Cast,Engraved
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1875
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
West Palm Beach, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: T36111stDibs: LU2592347947702

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