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Victorian Silver Travelling Inkwell
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Victorian Silver Travelling Inkwell

19th century
Sold 10 February 2026 · Sturmans Antiques
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A Victorian silver topped traveling inkwell with engraved top and cut crystal base, hallmarked London 1879. Hinged lid with decorative engraving with cast rim below and locking nut to the front edge to secure the lid for transport. The hinged lid with internal leather washer and surface plate with hole to dip the pen. Faceted cut crystal base with star cut design to the underside. Bears the makers mark for London silversmith Thomas Whitehouse along with clear hallmarks. Presented in good condition with perfect crystal ware; small indentation to the side of the lid. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 3.5" long x 1.5" deep x 1.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Travelling Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1121566
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number CS248
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Description
A Victorian silver topped traveling inkwell with engraved top and cut crystal base, hallmarked London 1879.
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Hinged lid with decorative engraving with cast rim below and locking nut to the front edge to secure the lid for transport.
Sturmans Antiques

The hinged lid with internal leather washer and surface plate with hole to dip the pen. Faceted cut crystal base with star cut design to the underside. Bears the makers mark for London silversmith Thomas Whitehouse along with clear hallmarks. Presented in good condition with perfect crystal ware; small indentation to the side of the lid. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 3.5" long x 1.5" deep x 1.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Silver Travelling Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121566
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number CS248
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A rectangular Victorian travelling inkwell featuring a heavily engraved sterling silver hinged lid atop a cut-glass base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian travelling inkwell featuring a heavily engraved sterling silver hinged lid atop a cut-glass base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Travelling Inkwell

Archive II A rectangular Victorian travelling inkwell featuring a heavily engraved sterling silver hinged lid atop a cut-glass base. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian travelling inkwell featuring a heavily engraved sterling silver hinged lid atop a cut-glass base. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian travelling inkwell featuring a heavily engraved sterling silver hinged lid atop a cut-glass base. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian travelling inkwell featuring a heavily engraved sterling silver hinged lid atop a cut-glass base. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian travelling inkwell featuring a heavily engraved sterling silver hinged lid atop a cut-glass base. View VI
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 189
Items Sold 10,885
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A rectangular Victorian travelling inkwell featuring a heavily engraved sterling silver hinged lid atop a cut-glass base.
Victorian Silver Travelling Inkwell
Ref: SA1121566
A rectangular Victorian travelling inkwell featuring a heavily engraved sterling silver hinged lid atop a cut-glass base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved scrollwork, Cut glass starburst base, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Travelling inkwells became popular during the Victorian period as literacy increased and correspondence during travel became common. Designed to be leak-proof, these portable writing vessels allowed people to write letters while on trains, carriages, or at hotels.

They were typically constructed using a combination of sterling silver for the protective hinged lid and collars, paired with a heavy cut glass or crystal well inside to contain the liquid ink securely without corrosion.

Authenticity is usually verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the silver components, which indicate the assay office, makers mark, and date letter. Additionally, the weight, hand-cut glass details, and quality of any engraved ornamentation point to period manufacture.

Such functional antiques make sophisticated decorative objects on a home office desk, a bookshelf display, or a mantelpiece. They add a layer of historic character and texture to contemporary workspaces or traditional studies.

Silver components should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the natural patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage internal seals. The glass base can be washed gently with warm soapy water if ink residue accumulates.
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