Gilt Spelter Cow Head Inkwell Holder

Any idea where this was made?
Thanks

 

With an inkwell, I would expect to see a pen rest. I wonder if it was intended to use as a condiment stand when serving beef, maybe horseradish and something else??

 

That's interesting, did not think of such possibility.

 

Isn't that a sheep?

 

Woolly like a long-haired sheep, but with a calf's head?

 

Hi,
Without the pen rest I also guess a condiment tray. I have a similar ink stand only the animal has a head of horns and covered ink pots.
greg

 

Baa lamb, that is.