A Late Victorian or Early 20th Century Brass Metal Novelty Horse Hoof Desk Accessory

This novelty desk accessory is designed in the form of a horse’s hoof, likely intended for use as an inkwell or match holder. The piece is constructed from cast Brass yellow metal with a removable interior liner. The body of the hoof features realistic cast textures, including simulated hair around the coronet and a detailed underside depicting a horseshoe.