TUNBRIDGE WARE INKSTAND AND PEN HOLDER (2)
Tunbridge rosewood desk pen holder. Floral tessellated mosaic sides and geometric stickware border sides. The top of the wooden pen holder has a similar pattern to the sides with a receded section for pen storage and two glass inkwells . With carved ivory pen, which is missing the tip.
The base has warped slightly and is missing a trim section.
Size: 3.75 x 10 x 7 in.

Tunbridge rosewood inkstand. features a similar marquetry floral pattern along the sides with inlaid geometric stickware border to the top. The stand has wooden handles for a pen and glass inkwell.
Size: 2 x 5 x 3.5 in.

Provenance: collection of Bev & Victor Fortinski, Calgary AB (Old Courthouse Antiques, Hanna AB)

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This is a Pre CITES Convention specimen.