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Antique Silver Lidded Ink Well and Pen Stand
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Antique Silver Lidded Ink Well and Pen Stand

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a beautifully simple ink well and pen stand, manufactured in the middle of the Edwardian era.

The solid sterling silver lid is hallmarked for Birmingham 1906, with the maker's mark of John Grinsell & Sons. The base has three grooves for pens/pencils with the ink well at the back. There are no initials engraved on the lid. The liner for the ink well looks to be original and the glass is in a perfect condition. It is a lovely item of a size suitable for the modern desk. The pen and pencil shown in the photographs are for display purposes and are not included in the sale.

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm

Width: 6cm

Height: 5cm

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Glass Inkwell to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1181410
Dealers Internal Reference
C823
Description
This is a beautifully simple ink well and pen stand, manufactured in the middle of the Edwardian era.
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The solid sterling silver lid is hallmarked for Birmingham 1906, with the maker's mark of John Grinsell & Sons.
The Silver Cabinet

The base has three grooves for pens/pencils with the ink well at the back. There are no initials engraved on the lid. The liner for the ink well looks to be original and the glass is in a perfect condition. It is a lovely item of a size suitable for the modern desk. The pen and pencil shown in the photographs are for display purposes and are not included in the sale.

fig 1. An antique clear glass inkstand featuring a built-in pen tray and an integrated glass inkwell topped with a silver hinged lid.
fig 1. Antique Silver Lidded Ink Well and Pen Stand

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm

Width: 6cm

Height: 5cm

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Glass Inkwell to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181410
Dealers Internal Ref
C823
The Silver Cabinet
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An antique clear glass inkstand featuring a built-in pen tray and an integrated glass inkwell topped with a silver hinged lid.
Antique Silver Lidded Ink Well and Pen Stand
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An antique clear glass inkstand featuring a built-in pen tray and an integrated glass inkwell topped with a silver hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialGlass, Sterling Silver
  • ColourClear, Silver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Pen rests, Moulded glass base, Silver collar
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian ink well and pen stand is an accessory for a gentleman's library or office desk. Manufactured in the middle of the Edwardian era, it is constructed from clear moulded glass and solid sterling silver. The piece comprises an integrated glass inkwell positioned at the back, topped with a plain silver collar and a flat hinged lid, and a base featuring three parallel grooves designed to hold pens or pencils. The lid is unengraved and carries hallmarks for Birmingham 1906 alongside the maker's mark of John Grinsell & Sons, while an original glass liner sits inside the well. Measuring 5 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 6 cm deep, this compact writing accessory sits neatly on any modern work surface or writing table. The clear glass base displays crisp moulded details along the pen tray and the stepped housing of the inkwell, contrasting with the reflective sheen of the silver hardware. It serves as a practical desk organizer and a functional receptacle for everyday writing instruments in a home study or traditional office setting.

FAQs

An antique silver inkwell stand served as a functional desk accessory designed to hold liquid ink alongside dedicated rests or trays for dip pens during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

These writing accessories typically combine heavy moulded or hand-cut lead crystal glass bases with sterling silver or silver-plated hinged lids, mounts, and collars.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmarks stamped onto the silver collar or lid, along with period-appropriate hand-cut glass facets and traditional hand-assembled hinges.

An antique inkwell makes an elegant decorative accent when placed on a gentlemans library desk, a home office bookshelf, or an entryway console alongside leather-bound books.

Clean the glass base gently with warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, while polishing the silver components with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish.
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