Victorian Brass Inkwell Desk Set - Military Theme - Lozenge Mark 13th January 1883

Victorian Brass Inkwell Desk Set - Military Theme - Lozenge Mark 13th January 1883

A late 19th century brass inkwell stand in the shape of a military camp with a tent which hinges back to show a glass inkwell, there is a soldier standing guard and a cannon with the detachable cannon being a pounce pot with screw on lid, to the front is a military drum with crossed drumsticks which when the lid opens there is a small gap in the rim where a pen would have been wiped, the base is oval and is raised on four legs made to look like cannonballs.

Victorian lozenge mark to top of drum and area to near base of drum as below:
"13" = 13th
"C" = January
"K" = 1883

Condition: Good overall - Hinges on both tent and drum lid have some looseness due to use but both are intact - pounce pot sits loosely on the carriage as it should - the lid screws on firmly - one of the wheels on the carriage is loose but not detached - the thick glass inkwell is in good condition with no damage - uncleaned - see all images for condition.

Dimensions: 7 1/4" wide x 4 5/8" deep x 5 1/2" at highest point.

An unusual 19th century inkstand with a military theme which will be a great addition to any militaria collector