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Antique 1913 Small Silver Inkwell
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Antique 1913 Small Silver Inkwell

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Beeches Vintage
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Here we have a beautiful Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell from the early 1900s. It’s a smaller size inkwell, perfect for sitting on a desk and using for calligraphy.

It comes in a gift bag and would be a great present.

The maker’s marks are worn but it possibly was made by J & R Griffin and it was Hallmarked in Chester in 1913.

The inkwell is capstan shaped and made of Sterling Silver. The Hallmarks are on the side and it has a very pretty ring pattern to it. The hinge for the lid works well and it lifts to show a plastic liner to hold ink.

It’s in good condition with the Silver shiny and some tarnish, particularly in the rings. It would be a great present for someone who enjoys calligraphy.

It is filled and it weighs 140g. It’s a smaller size inkwell, measuring 7.4cm diameter (2 7/8 inches) with a height of 4.5cm (1 3/4 inches).

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
7.4cm (2.91")
Declaration

Beeches Vintage has dated this Antique Silver Capstan Inkwell to the 1910s.

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SA1016963
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1913 Silver Inkwell
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Here we have a beautiful Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell from the early 1900s. It’s a smaller size inkwell, perfect for sitting on a desk and using for calligraphy.

It comes in a gift bag and would be a great present.

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The maker’s marks are worn but it possibly was made by J & R Griffin and it was Hallmarked in Chester in 1913.
Beeches Vintage
fig 1. An antique circular sterling silver capstan inkwell with a open hinged lid and visible British hallmarks.
fig 1. Antique 1913 Small Silver Inkwell

The inkwell is capstan shaped and made of Sterling Silver. The Hallmarks are on the side and it has a very pretty ring pattern to it. The hinge for the lid works well and it lifts to show a plastic liner to hold ink.

fig 2. An antique circular sterling silver capstan inkwell with a open hinged lid and visible British hallmarks.
fig 2. Antique 1913 Small Silver Inkwell

It’s in good condition with the Silver shiny and some tarnish, particularly in the rings. It would be a great present for someone who enjoys calligraphy.

It is filled and it weighs 140g. It’s a smaller size inkwell, measuring 7.4cm diameter (2 7/8 inches) with a height of 4.5cm (1 3/4 inches).

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
7.4cm (2.91")
Date of Manufacture

Beeches Vintage has dated this Antique Silver Capstan Inkwell to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016963
Dealers Internal Ref
1913 Silver Inkwell
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An antique circular sterling silver capstan inkwell with a open hinged lid and visible British hallmarks.
Antique 1913 Small Silver Inkwell
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A capstan inkwell is a desktop ink container shaped like a nautical capstan, featuring a wide circular base tapering upwards to a narrower neck with a hinged lid. Popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, this design provided stability to prevent accidental spills.

Antique silver inkwells are typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, often filled with lead or resin at the base for stability. Inside, they generally feature a clear or dark glass liner to hold the ink and protect the silver from corrosion.

Authentic British silver inkwells carry a complete set of hallmarks stamped into the metal, including a town mark, lion passant for sterling quality, date letter, and makers mark. These marks are often found on both the main body and the inner rim of the hinged lid.

An antique silver inkwell works exceptionally well placed on an office desk, a stacked set of hardback books, or alongside leather-bound journals. It serves as a sophisticated tactile accent piece within traditional, dark academia, or eclectic study interiors.

Clean silver inkwells with a soft cloth and a specialised silver polishing cream, taking care not to rub aggressively over hallmarks. Ensure any glass liners are cleaned separately with warm water and mild soap, drying thoroughly before reinserting.
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