Remarkable Life Like Inkwell

Antiques : Accessories : Desk Related : Black Memorabilia : Late 19th Cent

 

This outstanding inkwell features the spelter figure of the head of a black man. His unbelievably realistic face has piercing eyes, white teeth and gold earrings in his ears. He is mounted on a wooden base with a shinny black finish. The base is six and one fourth inches in diameter. The inkpot is included although we do not know if it is original to the piece. The head itself is four inches high – the total height is five and three fourths inches. It is very true to life and in excellent condition – a great rare find for any collector of desk related items, inkwells or black memorabilia.

Item ID: 6631