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An Arts and Crafts Double Inkwell

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 December 2025 · Solo Antiques
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An Arts and Crafts double inkwell. Silver plate on Copper and hand hammered and decorated with rivets and a domed lid. The domed lid has a scroll handle which is also a pen holder. The clear glass inkwells are replacements. Made by Arthur John Seward of 169 Pershore Road Edgbaston Birmingham. He worked from 1890-1920. This piece dates from around 1902, Marked to the underside HS. In excellent original condition. Only light wear to the silver plate.

Date English c 1902

Condition Excellent original condition. Only light wear to the silver plate

Dimensions Base 24cm x 14cm height 8 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Solo Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Double Inkwell to the 1900s.

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SA1157578
Dealers Internal Reference
2901
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Description
An Arts and Crafts double inkwell. Silver plate on Copper and hand hammered and decorated with rivets and a domed lid. The domed lid has a scroll handle which is also a pen holder. The clear glass inkwells are replacements. Made by Arthur John Seward of 169 Pershore Road Edgbaston Birmingham. He worked from 1890-1920. This piece dates from around 1902, Marked to the underside HS. In excellent original condition. Only light wear to the silver plate.

Date English c 1902

Condition Excellent original condition. Only light wear to the silver plate

Dimensions Base 24cm x 14cm height 8 cm

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Solo Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Double Inkwell to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157578
Dealers Internal Ref
2901
Solo Antiques
Solo Antiques
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Solo antiques are specialist antiques dealers in art nouveau, art deco sculpture, glass and arts and crafts pieces from 1880 to 1935

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An antique Arts and Crafts double inkwell featuring a hammered silver surface with exposed rivets and an attached hinged lid.
An Arts and Crafts double inkwell
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An antique Arts and Crafts double inkwell featuring a hammered silver surface with exposed rivets and an attached hinged lid.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialSilver plated metal, glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHammered texture, Exposed rivets, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

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The Arts and Crafts movement emerged in Britain during the late 19th century as a reaction against mass production, championing traditional craftsmanship, hand-finished materials, and simple, functional forms inspired by medieval guilds.

Period inkwells were typically constructed from metals such as silver, brass, copper, and pewter, often combined with glass or ceramic ink inserts, and featured handcrafted elements like riveted joints and hand-hammered surfaces.

Authentic pieces usually display visible artisan marks such as hand-hammered texturing, exposed rivets, non-uniform dimensions, and makers stamps or hallmarks characteristic of independent workshops and guilds from the period.

Place the piece on a contemporary timber desk or a minimalist bookshelf to create a focal point that contrasts clean modern lines with historic texture and tactile metallic character.

Clean surfaces gently with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical dips or abrasive polishes that can strip away desirable patina and historic surface wear.
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