Inkwell - Silverplate
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Late 19th century writing set in white metal (likely alpacca) plated with silver, made in Germany, comprising a central inkwell with a deer relief and two lateral pen holders.
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Estimated period: late 19th century (circa 1870–1900).
Probable origin: Germany / Austro-Hungarian area
• Material: white metal (probable alpacca) silver-plated
Trademark: D.R. (half circle) + 'f' (registered model, variant)
Antique writing set consisting of a central inkwell with a relief figure of a deer and two side pen holders, made of white metal (likely alpacca) with silver plating. It bears a hallmark at the bottom with the initials 'D.R.' inscribed within a semicircle (registered model mark of Deutsches Reich) and a small letter 'f' indicating the model variant. The style and decoration are consistent with German / Austro-Hungarian production, estimated period 1870–1900.
A highly striking decorative piece, suitable for collectors of historical desk accessories and enthusiasts of applied art from Central Europe.
Estimated period: late 19th century (circa 1870–1900).
Probable origin: Germany / Austro-Hungarian area
• Material: white metal (probable alpacca) silver-plated
Trademark: D.R. (half circle) + 'f' (registered model, variant)
Antique writing set consisting of a central inkwell with a relief figure of a deer and two side pen holders, made of white metal (likely alpacca) with silver plating. It bears a hallmark at the bottom with the initials 'D.R.' inscribed within a semicircle (registered model mark of Deutsches Reich) and a small letter 'f' indicating the model variant. The style and decoration are consistent with German / Austro-Hungarian production, estimated period 1870–1900.
A highly striking decorative piece, suitable for collectors of historical desk accessories and enthusiasts of applied art from Central Europe.
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Era
1400-1900
Material
Silverplate
Country of Origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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