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Quality Victorian Silver Ink Well Stand, 1892
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Quality Victorian Silver Ink Well Stand, 1892

19th century
Sold 13 March 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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Description

An excellent and large Victorian solid silver inkstand, featuring a pierced and shaped gallery with gadrooned edge, pen tray and two removable ink bottles. Vacant cartouche to gallery. Raised on four elegant scrolling feet. All fully hallmarked for London 1892 by Charles Stuart Harris. All components hallmarked and matching.

A superb example, in excellent condition. There is one nut missing from the underside for the ink bottle gallery. The other nut is present so this loss does not affect function or appearance; mentioned for accuracy.

A very impressive inkwell. Wonderful desk accessory.

Silver weight of stand: 505 grams

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Inkstand to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122135
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Description
An excellent and large Victorian solid silver inkstand, featuring a pierced and shaped gallery with gadrooned edge, pen tray and two removable ink bottles. Vacant cartouche to gallery. Raised on four elegant scrolling feet. All fully hallmarked for London 1892 by Charles Stuart Harris. All components hallmarked and matching.

A superb example, in excellent condition. There is one nut missing from the underside for the ink bottle gallery.

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The other nut is present so this loss does not affect function or appearance; mentioned for accuracy.
William Rand Antiques

A very impressive inkwell. Wonderful desk accessory.

Silver weight of stand: 505 grams

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Inkstand to the Victorian era.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122135
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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The isle of man's premier antique shop

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William Rand Antiques

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Telephone 07624 207 843
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3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
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An antique silver inkstand with an ornate pierced gallery frame holds two cut-glass ink bottles and rests on decorative bracket feet.
Quality Victorian Silver Ink Well Stand, 1892
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An antique silver inkstand with an ornate pierced gallery frame holds two cut-glass ink bottles and rests on decorative bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork gallery, Cut glass bottles, Cast bracket feet, Fluted borders
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Victorian inkstands evolved as functional yet decorative centrepieces for writing desks during the 19th century, reflecting the periods emphasis on correspondence and elaborate desk organisation.

They typically combine sterling silver or silver-plated mounts with cut glass or crystal ink bottles, often featuring ceramic liners within the bottle caps.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks for the lion passant, city assay marks, and date letters, alongside observing the hand-cut facets of the glass and natural ageing of the silver.

An antique inkstand serves as an architectural accent piece when placed upon a study desk, bookshelf, or console table to introduce historical texture and metallic contrast.

Silver should be cleaned periodically with a specialised non-abrasive polish to prevent tarnish, while glass components can be washed gently with warm soapy water and dried thoroughly.
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