Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Silver Tortoise Inkstand to the Edwardian era.
A most decorative and detailed example of the finest quality. This exquisite life-sized model of a tortoise was retailed by Neresheimer of Hanau, and imported to England by Berthold Muller.
Neresheimer of Hanau, Germany, founded in 1893 by Ludwig Neresheimer (Later Neresheimer & Sohne & Co) was a premier late 19th Century-early 20th Century silversmith firm, famous for top quality ornate Rococo and Neo Renaissance Revival pieces. They specialised in repousse, silver novelties and figure chased items, primarily exported to Britain via retailer Berthold Muller.
The shell opens to reveal a gilt lined underside, with recessed glass inkwell to the body, and hinged stamp and nib box with gilt lined double compartments at either side.
Dedication engraved to the tortoise’s head reading ‘To Dr W. Muir-Smith from a grateful patient 1st Jan 1921’
Hallmarks to the shell, base of shell and hinged lids for London 1903, with sponsor mark BM for Berthold Muller.
Of superb quality, an inkstand worthy to display amongst the finest of personal collections.
Weight excluding glass inkwell 1132g approx. Overall size: H10cm D13.5cm W29cm approx.
Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Silver Tortoise Inkstand to the Edwardian era.
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Large Heavy Solid Silver Edwardian Tortoise Inkstand London 1903 1132g
