An 'ADAC Wagenfahrt 1913' motoring themed desk inkwell by WMF, German, presented as a motoring trophy
Chichester, 13 July
Lot sold
USD 2 550 - 3 825
GBP 2 000 - 3 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 2 550 - 3 825
GBP 2 000 - 3 000 (listed)
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TypeAutomobilia
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Lot number119
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Location
Description
An 'ADAC Wagenfahrt 1913' motoring themed desk inkwell by WMF, German, presented as a motoring trophy, pewter inkwell with traces of silver plating, in the form of an early race car with driver and co-driver, the hinged bonnet opening to reveal small tray for nibs and stamps, and the rear opening to compartment containing glass inkwell, with ADAC applied enamel badges to bonnet and rear and '1913' enamel plaque to radiator, the bonnet also engraved 'A.D.A.C. Wagenfahrt 1913', with integral pen-tray, the edge of the base bearing German maker's marks '[*][B][WMF][I/0][ox]', measuring 37cm wide overall.
Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
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