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Antique English Figural Inkwell - Dog c.1870
An absolutely stunning Victorian heavy cast brass inkwell in the form of "Greyfriars Bobby". I will be leaving the story of this wonderful Skye Terrier at the end of this description.
The dish base is created from polished brass and the dog's head is absolutely stunning, beautifully executed with wonderful detailing, including his original two glass eyes.
The head opens with the hinge in good working order, revealing the removable ceramic ink chamber within.
I have left the brass untouched with a wonderful antique patina, you just can't buy this aged originality you could of course polish to gleam should you wish.
Excellent all round condition, with a base diameter 6 1/2" and standing 4 1/2" tall.
Now for the story ...
In 1858, a man named John Gray was buried in old Greyfriars Churchyard. His grave levelled by the hand of time, and unmarked by any stone, became scarcely discernible but, although no human interest seemed to attach to it.
The sacred spot was not wholly disregarded or forgotten. For fourteen years the dead man's faithful dog kept constant watch and guard over the grave until his own death in 1872.
The famous Skye Terrier, Greyfriars Bobby was so devoted to his master John Gray, even in death, for fourteen years Bobby lay on the grave only leaving for food.
It is reported that a daily occurance of people from all walks of life would stand at the entrance of the Kirkyard waiting for the one o'clock gun and the appearance of Bobby leaving the grave for his midday meal.
Item ID:38928
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The dish base is created from polished brass and the dog's head is absolutely stunning, beautifully executed with wonderful detailing, including his original two glass eyes.
The head opens with the hinge in good working order, revealing the removable ceramic ink chamber within.
I have left the brass untouched with a wonderful antique patina, you just can't buy this aged originality you could of course polish to gleam should you wish.
Excellent all round condition, with a base diameter 6 1/2" and standing 4 1/2" tall.
Now for the story ...
In 1858, a man named John Gray was buried in old Greyfriars Churchyard. His grave levelled by the hand of time, and unmarked by any stone, became scarcely discernible but, although no human interest seemed to attach to it.
The sacred spot was not wholly disregarded or forgotten. For fourteen years the dead man's faithful dog kept constant watch and guard over the grave until his own death in 1872.
The famous Skye Terrier, Greyfriars Bobby was so devoted to his master John Gray, even in death, for fourteen years Bobby lay on the grave only leaving for food.
It is reported that a daily occurance of people from all walks of life would stand at the entrance of the Kirkyard waiting for the one o'clock gun and the appearance of Bobby leaving the grave for his midday meal.
Item ID:38928
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Category Antique Desk Accessories
Date c.1870
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Brass
Origin English
Item code as584a1076 / 38928
Status Sold
£730.00 
$926.59 
€884.61 
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