Scottish inkwell with silver-plated chamois, 1890

A Scottish inkwell circa 1890 in silver-plated metal, a remarkable antique desk item with refined animal motifs. This elegant inkwell comprises two glass bottles with silver lids, arranged on a decorative silver-plated metal tray. The whole is surmounted by a chamois-shaped handle, a particularly original element that gives this piece its distinctly Scottish character. The combination of glass, silver, and animal motifs illustrates the late 19th-century taste for desk objects that were both functional and decorative. Rare and authentic, this antique Scottish inkwell will appeal to collectors of silverware, desk accessories, vintage decor, and decorative arts. A beautiful piece circa 1890, ideal for a collection or elegant decoration.