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Victorian Sterling Silver Hicks Family Crested Travelling Inkwell Pot 1883
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Victorian Sterling Silver Hicks Family Crested Travelling Inkwell Pot 1883

19th century
Sold 13 December 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful rare English Victorian solid sterling silver travelling inkwell or sealable liquids jar. It is hallmarked for London 1883 with the makers marks being that of George Betjemann & Sons. It has been superbly made with the silver lid being engraved with a stag head crest used by the Hicks family, it is also engraved with a motto TOUT EN BON HEURE meaning All in Good Time and initials ACTGH. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits chips cracks and repairs. It measures approx. 3.75 inches (9.8cm) long by 1.5 inches (4cm) wide by 1.5 inches (4cm) tall and weighs 200 grams. A beautifully made rare piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Travelling Inkwell to the Victorian era.

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A beautiful rare English Victorian solid sterling silver travelling inkwell or sealable liquids jar. It is hallmarked for London 1883 with the makers marks being that of George Betjemann & Sons. It has been superbly made with the silver lid being engraved with a stag head crest used by the Hicks family, it is also engraved with a motto TOUT EN BON HEURE meaning All in Good Time and initials ACTGH. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits chips cracks and repairs. It measures approx. 3.75 inches (9.8cm) long by 1.5 inches (4cm) wide by 1.5 inches (4cm) tall and weighs 200 grams. A beautifully made rare piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Travelling Inkwell to the Victorian era.

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SA1026091
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32816
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Archive I A rectangular crystal travelling inkwell featuring a hinged sterling silver lid engraved with a family crest. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Sterling Silver Hicks Family Crested Travelling Inkwell Pot 1883

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A rectangular crystal travelling inkwell featuring a hinged sterling silver lid engraved with a family crest.
VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER HICKS FAMILY CRESTED TRAVELLING INKWELL POT 1883
Ref: SA1026091
A rectangular crystal travelling inkwell featuring a hinged sterling silver lid engraved with a family crest.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Crystal
  • ColourSilver and Clear
  • MotifsEngraved family crest, Hinged silver lid, Star-cut crystal base

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Victorian travelling inkwells are characterised by secure, leak-proof designs, often featuring heavy glass or crystal bodies combined with hallmarked sterling silver lids, engineered for portability by writers and travellers.

These items were traditionally crafted from cut glass or heavy-moulded crystal for the ink reservoir, fitted with hinged sterling silver lids and inner collars, frequently featuring intricate hallmarks and engraved family crests.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining the silver components for British assay office hallmarks, makers marks, and date letters corresponding to the Victorian period, alongside period-appropriate wear and hand-engraving techniques.

Preservation involves cleaning the silver components gently with a specialised microfibre polishing cloth to avoid abrading hallmarks, and washing the glass reservoir with warm, soapy water while keeping moisture away from any remaining historical linings.

An antique travelling inkwell can be displayed on a modern office desk, a library bookcase shelf, or a mantelpiece as a refined decorative object that introduces historical character and metallic texture to the space.
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