This antique rocking ink blotter has a wooden oak 2-part body and a heavy solid brass knob which screws into a brass thread mounted on the curved base, a simple groove has been carved into the long sides of the top piece; I think it dates from the late 19th century. The blotter is in good condition with no splits or restoration, good age patina, there are some very small nicks along one short edge [see photos]; measures 15.3cm long, 7.3cm wide, 8cm high to top of knob, 3cm high to top of wood.