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naively charming victorian large bronze pen wipe from 'dinant' in the form of a pig

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SA1101533

Naively Charming Victorian Large Bronze Pen Wipe From 'dinant' In The Form Of A Pig

£240    $302    €289
Item Number: SA1101533
Date of manufacture: Victorian
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Prince Solomon Dorothy
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Description

This pen wipe as I have said is large, measuring approx 4" / 10cm in length and made from bronze, which gives him a really beautiful weight and on his head he has impressed what looks like the word 'Dinant'. Dinant is a small town in Belgium which I believe has a history of artisanship in Bronze, Brass and Copper products as it sits on a river which allowed the ease of access for the raw materials necessary to make these products. I also understand it is a very beautiful spot, so it does make sense that this little chap could have been bought as a Souvenir for those lucky enough to take their European Tours . Of course Pen Wipes were much needed accessories in the study at this time to clear any build up in their dipping pens or quills stopping any unwanted drops of ink falling on their script. The bristles I would imagine to be Hog Hair like so many of this period.
AGE - Circa 1880
CONDITION - This pen wipe I think in very good condition. In the impression of the word 'Dinant' there is what looks like a casting fault in the bronze, but I guess it could be a chip, it can best be seen in the fourth photo. He stands firmly on a flat surface and his bristles are still ample, if feels as if they sit unattached in the pig but I have not tried to take them out to check this and on occasion an odd bristle has escaped.
DIMENSIONS (Approx) - Length 4" / 10cm, Height 2&1/4" / 6cm, Depth 1&1/4" / 3.5cm
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RETURNS - If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, just let me know as soon as possible and return the item to me within 14 days of receipt and I will offer a full refund if the item is returned in the same condition it was sent, the cost of return postage will be incurred by the customer.



Declaration

This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as Victorian.


Dimensions

Height = 6 cm (2.4")
Width = 10 cm (3.9")
Depth = 3.5 cm (1.4")


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Prince Solomon Dorothy
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