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Large Rare 478g Sterling Silver Dunlop Family Crested Inkwell Stand 1866 Antique
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Large Rare 478g Sterling Silver Dunlop Family Crested Inkwell Stand 1866 Antique

19th century
Sold 12 March 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver and cut glass inkwell and stand. It is hallmarked for London 1866 with the maker being Edward Ker Reid. It has been superbly designed with the lid being engraved with the Dunlop family crest and motto Merito. It is in superb condition being free from splits dents chips cracks and repairs. The inkwell measures approx. 3.75 inches (10cm) tall by 3.25 inches (8cm) across and the stand measures 7 inches (17.8cm) across and combined weighs of 478 grams. A very good quality well designed stunning piece.

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

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A beautiful rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver and cut glass inkwell and stand. It is hallmarked for London 1866 with the maker being Edward Ker Reid.
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It has been superbly designed with the lid being engraved with the Dunlop family crest and motto Merito.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in superb condition being free from splits dents chips cracks and repairs. The inkwell measures approx. 3.75 inches (10cm) tall by 3.25 inches (8cm) across and the stand measures 7 inches (17.8cm) across and combined weighs of 478 grams. A very good quality well designed stunning piece.

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

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An overhead view of a circular, scalloped sterling silver inkwell stand featuring engraved floral motifs and a central cut-glass inkwell with a silver lid.
LARGE RARE 478g STERLING SILVER DUNLOP FAMILY CRESTED INKWELL STAND 1866 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1104031
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScalloped edge, Engraved floral scrolls, Family crest engraving, Facet-cut crystal

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A Victorian sterling silver inkwell stand is a desktop writing accessory featuring a silver tray or base, often combined with a cut-glass ink container, designed to hold ink and writing implements securely.

These items were typically crafted from solid sterling silver, often paired with heavy cut-lead crystal or glass for the ink reservoir, and occasionally incorporated brass or ceramic elements.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter for the specific year, sterling standard mark, and makers mark, alongside period-appropriate hand-engraving and weight.

Place the inkstand on a dark wood writing desk, leather blotter, or bookshelf display to add metallic texture and a sophisticated, historical focal point to the workspace.

Clean silver gently with a specialist non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain hallmarks and patina, and wash the glass insert separately with warm soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals on the metal.
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