{"product_id":"1920s-art-deco-wmf-duck-inkwell-on-faceted-clear-crystal-base","title":"1920s Art Deco WMF Duck Inkwell on Faceted Clear Crystal Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou would be quackers to miss this unusual little Deco inkwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is certainly a specialist item for an inkwell collector. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy inkwell dates to the 1920s and it was made by WMF. I have seen other versions with the duck well section being mounted onto a metal base, instead of my crystal one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inkwell takes the form of a little round stylised bird or chick. The little fellow is quite round and plump. I think that he is probably a little duckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe stands on his original faceted clear glass plinth. There are no chips on the glass base which is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inkwell compartment is contained inside the body of Mr Bird. He is hinged at the back and inside is his original glass inkwell - and again with no chips - which is most unusual given how fine it it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinge is a good quality one and very firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bird is made of nickel plated metal. This is generally in good condition with no disfiguring losses to the silvered-finish, no pitting or scratches. There is a little darker grey mark to the left hand side where there has been a bit of rubbing to the chrome where the inkwell has been picked up and put down over the decades. But given this is only blemish to this rare survivor - it is quite acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his mirror finish - he was rather difficult to photograph - and indeed he does look better in \"real life\" than in my photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is 4 inches in height from the base of the plinth to top of the little bird. The glass base measures: just under 2 1\/2 inches square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpacked he weighs 500 grams.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe will be sent to you with Royal Mail Tracked service and fully insured in transit.  The postage will be applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55396189110651,"sku":"Cabinet in Living Room","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/1920s-art-deco-wmf-duck-inkwell-on-faceted-clear-crystal-base-white-metal-320.webp?v=1788843606","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/1920s-art-deco-wmf-duck-inkwell-on-faceted-clear-crystal-base","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}