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A Novelty Small Silver 'Bell' Inkwell
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A Novelty Small Silver 'Bell' Inkwell

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming and small, early George V novelty silver 'Bell' Inkwell. This attractive example has a weighted base for stability and a hinged lid, with an Art Deco style thumb grip. Inside is a removable glass inkwell liner. A delightful piece, both decorative and usable. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Softening but readable - full marks to body, part mark to inside of lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1912.

Maker :- A & J Zimmerman.

Base diameter :- 6 cms.

Height :- 6 cms. (lid closed).

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Bell Novelty Inkwell to the 1910s.

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SA1181871
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13377
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Description
A charming and small, early George V novelty silver 'Bell' Inkwell.
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This attractive example has a weighted base for stability and a hinged lid, with an Art Deco style thumb grip.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Inside is a removable glass inkwell liner. A delightful piece, both decorative and usable. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A polished silver novelty inkwell designed in the shape of a bell with a hinged lid and top loop handle resting on a grey surface.
fig 1. A Novelty Small Silver 'Bell' Inkwell

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£40.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Softening but readable - full marks to body, part mark to inside of lid.

Date :- Birmingham 1912.

Maker :- A & J Zimmerman.

Base diameter :- 6 cms.

Height :- 6 cms. (lid closed).

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Bell Novelty Inkwell to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181871
Dealers Internal Ref
13377
Jeff Sims Antiques
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A polished silver novelty inkwell designed in the shape of a bell with a hinged lid and top loop handle resting on a grey surface.
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Popularised during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, novelty silver inkwells were desk accessories fashioned into whimsical shapes, such as bells, animals, or helmets. These items combined functional writing utility with decorative craftsmanship for study desks and writing tables.

These objects were commonly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, often housing a removable glass liner inside to contain liquid ink. The exterior features hinged covers, weighted bases, and hand-finished or cast decorative details.

Authentic silver pieces feature official assay hallmarks stamped into the metal, indicating the silver purity, makers mark, location, and year of manufacture. Examining the hinge mechanism, wear on the base, and original glass liner inserts also helps verify age.

Place the piece on an executive office desk, atop a stack of leather-bound books on a bookshelf, or styled alongside brass desk instruments in a study. Its metallic finish complements dark wood surfaces and tailored workspace settings.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and polish gently using a specialised silver polishing cream to remove tarnish. Ensure any glass liner is kept clean and free from dried ink residue using mild soapy water.
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