A George V novelty silver and enamel inkwell by Joseph Rodge...

Hammer

£130

A George V novelty silver and enamel inkwell by Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Sheffield 1930, designed as a globe hinged with a camel-shaped finial, set to tapering stem and circular base on four feet designed as firemen's helmets, with blue and red enamel decoration and engraved 'Camel Fire Hose', 9.2cm high, 6.94ozt

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Overall condition is fair, there is enamel missing to one side, and some minor chipping to the other side. Inkwell does wobble on it's feet when sitting on a flat surface. Slight bend to the circular base. Hinged lid secure and operating with ease. General scratching and wear consistent with use, no major signs of splitting, pitting or thinning to the metal, no signs of repair or modification.