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Victorian Antique Silver and Agate Inkwell, Birmingham 1901
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Victorian Antique Silver and Agate Inkwell, Birmingham 1901

19th century
Sold 30 November 2024 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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Description

An extremely beautiful late Victorian silver and agate inkwell. Made in Birmingham in 1901 by James Fenton. The glass inkwell sits inside a silver and agate cradle. The silver cradle has 20 perfectly cut agates around the base. The interior is gilded and there is a full set of hallmarks underneath. The glass inkwell has a silver top crowned with 6 rectangular agates and engraving. There are a part set of hallmarks. The inkwell is in excellent condition with no issues. A great collectors item.

WEIGHT; 318 grams or 10.5 ozst. Approximately.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1099377
Dealers Internal Reference
7318-056
Description
An extremely beautiful late Victorian silver and agate inkwell. Made in Birmingham in 1901 by James Fenton. The glass inkwell sits inside a silver and agate cradle. The silver cradle has 20 perfectly cut agates around the base. The interior is gilded and there is a full set of hallmarks underneath. The glass inkwell has a silver top crowned with 6 rectangular agates and engraving. There are a part set of hallmarks. The inkwell is in excellent condition with no issues. A great collectors item.

WEIGHT; 318 grams or 10.5 ozst. Approximately.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Silver Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099377
Dealers Internal Ref
7318-056
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Antique Silver and Agate Inkwell, Birmingham 1901

Archive II An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View II
Archive III An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View III
Archive IV An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View IV
Archive V An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View V
Archive VI An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View VI
Archive VII An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View VII
Archive VIII An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View VIII
Archive IX An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View IX
Archive X An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View X
Archive XI An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View XI
Archive XII An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View XII
Archive XIII An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles. View XIII
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An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles.
Victorian antique silver and agate inkwell, Birmingham 1901
Ref: SA1099377
An antique square glass inkwell with a silver collar and hinged lid inlaid with multi-coloured agate stones, sitting on a matching silver base decorated with inset pebbles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass, Agate
  • ColourSilver and Multicolour
  • MotifsHinged lid, Geometric stone inlay, Cut glass reservoir, Stepped silver base
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, writing was the primary method of personal and business communication, leading to the creation of highly ornate desk accessories. Inkwells crafted from precious metals, glass, and semi-precious stones became status symbols on writing desks.

Antique inkwells were frequently constructed using a combination of sterling silver, cut glass or crystal reservoirs, and decorative inlays such as agate, malachite, or marble, often mounted in brass or silver frames.

Authentic pieces are identified by checking for official British hallmarks stamped into the metal, which typically include a makers mark, standard mark, town mark indicating the assay office such as Birmingham, and a date letter.

An antique inkwell functions well as a decorative desk ornament on a home office desk, a bookshelf display piece, or a sophisticated accent object on a mantelpiece.

Silver should be cleaned gently with a specialist microfibre polishing cloth to avoid abrading hallmarks or delicate stone inlays. Harsh chemical dips should be avoided, especially around porous stones like agate.
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