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A Victorian Silver-mounted Glass Inkwell
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A Victorian Silver-mounted Glass Inkwell

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A Victorian silver-mounted glass inkwell

The hinged domed top over square glass inkwell with chamfered corners and star cut decoration to the four sides. By Edward Samuel Jones of Tenby Street, Birmingham. Hallmarked for 1897

English, 1897

Dimensions: H: 4.5" (11.5cm), W: 4" (10cm), D: 4" (10cm).

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Victorian Silver Glass Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182982
Dealers Internal Reference
BCSL1332
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
A Victorian silver-mounted glass inkwell
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The hinged domed top over square glass inkwell with chamfered corners and star cut decoration to the four sides.
Baggott & Co.

By Edward Samuel Jones of Tenby Street, Birmingham. Hallmarked for 1897

English, 1897

Dimensions: H: 4.5" (11.5cm), W: 4" (10cm), D: 4" (10cm).

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Victorian Silver Glass Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182982
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL1332
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
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A square cut-glass inkwell with a hinged domed silver lid in an open position.
A Victorian silver-mounted glass inkwell
Ref: SA1182982
A square cut-glass inkwell with a hinged domed silver lid in an open position.
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  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut Glass, Sterling Silver
  • ColourClear, Silver
  • MotifsGeometric cut glass, Hinged silver cap, Square glass block, Domed lid
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

A Victorian glass and sterling silver inkwell dates from the nineteenth century, made by Edward Samuel Jones of Tenby Street, Birmingham, with a hallmark for 1897. The piece consists of a heavy square glass block featuring geometric cut glass motifs, star cut decoration to the four sides, and chamfered corners. A silver-mounted collar at the top secures a hinged, domed silver lid, shown here in an open position revealing a bright polished interior. Visible details include internal cracking within the crystal body, polished facets reflecting light across the amber-toned glass, and smooth rounded hardware elements on the lid and hinge mechanism. Measuring 11.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, the inkwell fits neatly on a gentleman's library desk, writing table, or bureau. It functions practically as a paperweight or decorative desk accessory while adding period character to a home office interior or study space. The substantial glass base rests flat on any horizontal surface, holding its position securely alongside modern stationery items or traditional writing implements.

FAQs

A Victorian silver-mounted glass inkwell typically features a heavy lead crystal or cut glass base designed to hold ink, paired with a hallmarked sterling silver collar and hinged cap to protect the ink from dust and evaporation.

19th-century inkwells were predominantly constructed from heavy molded or hand-cut glass, porcelain, brass, and bronze, frequently featuring sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver mounts.

Authentic British Victorian silver mounts feature full official hallmark stamps including a makers mark, town mark, lion passant for sterling quality, and a date letter corresponding to the 18371901 period.

An antique inkwell can be displayed on an executive office desk, atop stacked art books on a bookshelf, or alongside traditional stationery on a sideboard in a study.

Glass bases should be washed using warm soapy water and dried with a lint-free cloth, while silver mounts should be cleaned gently using a dedicated silver polishing cloth to avoid harsh chemical abrasion.
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