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Antique Silver Plated Inkwell
Deva Antiques
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Antique Silver Plated Inkwell

19th century
Description

A 19th century silver plate and cut glass inkwell.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202851
Dealers Internal Reference
21630
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Description
A 19th century silver plate and cut glass inkwell.
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202851
Dealers Internal Ref
21630
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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A square silver-plated inkstand featuring embossed borders, ball feet, integrated pen rests, and a central cut-glass inkwell with a hinged silver cap.
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Archive I A square silver-plated inkstand featuring embossed borders, ball feet, integrated pen rests, and a central cut-glass inkwell with a hinged silver cap.

Antique silver plated inkwell

Archive II A square silver-plated inkstand featuring embossed borders, ball feet, integrated pen rests, and a central cut-glass inkwell with a hinged silver cap. View II
Archive III A square silver-plated inkstand featuring embossed borders, ball feet, integrated pen rests, and a central cut-glass inkwell with a hinged silver cap. View III
Archive IV A square silver-plated inkstand featuring embossed borders, ball feet, integrated pen rests, and a central cut-glass inkwell with a hinged silver cap. View IV
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Deva Antiques
Telephone 01252 843538
Location
High Street
Hartley Wintney
Hampshire
RG27 8NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/devaantiques
Verified Since Jun 2022
Items For Sale 203
Items Sold 643
Deva Antiques
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Location: High Street, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, RG27 8NY, United Kingdom
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A square silver-plated inkstand featuring embossed borders, ball feet, integrated pen rests, and a central cut-glass inkwell with a hinged silver cap.
Antique silver plated inkwell
Ref: SA1202851
A square silver-plated inkstand featuring embossed borders, ball feet, integrated pen rests, and a central cut-glass inkwell with a hinged silver cap.
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During the Victorian era, inkstands served as central decorative and practical objects on writing desks, reflecting the importance of handwritten correspondence. The invention of electroplating allowed elaborate metalwork designs combined with cut glass reservoirs to become accessible to a wider audience.

19th-century inkwells were predominantly manufactured using silver plate, solid sterling silver, brass, or bronze for the bases and fittings. The ink containers were typically crafted from blown or heavy cut lead crystal to prevent staining and corrosion from acidic inks.

Authentic silver-plated pieces often feature electroplate maker marks, such as EPNS or specific manufacturer initials stamped onto the base. Evidence of age includes natural wear where the base nickel or copper metal shows through the silver layer, alongside hand-cut glass facets and traditional hand-assembled fittings.

An antique inkstand can be incorporated into modern interiors by placing it on an office desk, console table, or library bookshelf. Styling alongside leather-bound books, vintage stationery, or minimalist desk accessories creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Clean silver-plated components using a soft, non-abrasive cloth and specialist silver polish to prevent removing the thin metal layer. Wash glass reservoirs gently with warm water and mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that could degrade metal mounts or adhesives.
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