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Silver Plated Pewter Dragonfly Blotter with Mahogany Wood

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Silver Plated Pewter Dragonfly Blotter with Mahogany Wood – Made in England

For those who love the artefacts of writing as well as beautiful fountain pens, this magnificent Dragonfly blotter will have enormous appeal. 

Entirely made in England, this impressive desk accessory consists of a highly decorative  casting of a dragonfly which has been silver-plated and then mounted on a beautifully curved mahogany wooden rocker. A magnetic blue rubber sheet is beneath the casting to make the dragonflies look like they are skimming the water. Blotting paper is pre-fitted and ingeniously held in place around the ‘bow’ of the blotter and can be easily replaced. 

A superb gift for any pen lover.

As a pen lover you will recognise the importance of keeping your writing smudge-free and this superb silver plated and mahogany Dragonfly blotter is the perfect solution. An elegant and essential accessory for all fountain pen users – and a superb gift.

DIMENSIONS
  • 80mm long
  • 45mm wide
  • 70mm high to the top of the handle
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