19th Century Bronze Hidden Devil Bird Inkwell The Library Width (handle to handle): 12

Width (handle to handle): 12

with superb use of light to create atmosphere and fantastic depth of field

The original rectangular plate has the lovely detail of rounded top corners and is held within a finely carved gilded slip surrounded by carved moulding

This is possibly John Allsebrook Simon (1873-1954) who led the Liberal National Party and was part of a landslide election victory on October 27th 1931 for 'National Government'

A large and very impressive set of late 19th century brass bank scales by Doyle & Son

19th Century Bronze Hidden Devil Bird Inkwell The Library Width (handle to handle): 12An intriguing late 19th century bronze devil inkwell. The devil is perched upon the back the bronze pen rest, with its hollow ears functioning as pen holders. The devil is concealed from above by a bird mask lid which reveals the devil beneath when lifted. Although the devil will be apparent to whomever opens the lid, he is then cleverly disguised as a bird when viewed from the back, with the devil's hind legs becoming the bird's feet and its ears the