Inkwell holder
Category
Desktop & office
Date
1908
Materials
Horse hoof and silver plate
Measurements
100 mm (H); 100 mm (W); 141 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25966.1
Summary
Electroplated mounted horse's hoof. Used as an inkwell holder with hinged lid with the inscription; BABIANNE / Died of Horse Sickness / in JOHANNESBURG / 1908.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.