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Fine Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver "Bell" Inkwell 1912
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Fine Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver "Bell" Inkwell 1912

1900 - 1920
For Sale by The Fancy Fox
Description

An unusual novelty silver inkwell of very large proportions formed as a bell with hinged lid and ring handle knop. Fitted with a clear glass liner. A simple period monogram is engraved to the front. The weighted base is covered with the original leather. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1912, makers A & J Zimmerman.

It measures 14cm (5 1/2") high and 12.5cm (4 15/16") wide. Total weight 615g, including the weighted base.

It is in very good condition: the ring handle has been neatly repaired at the base and there is a pin prick ding just below the hinge. No dents, holes or other issues. The liner is good. Minor handling wear. 

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203564
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RA1090
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Description
An unusual novelty silver inkwell of very large proportions formed as a bell with hinged lid and ring handle knop. Fitted with a clear glass liner. A simple period monogram is engraved to the front. The weighted base is covered with the original leather. Hallmarked for Birmingham 1912, makers A & J Zimmerman.
fig 1. A polished sterling silver bell-shaped inkwell featuring a ring handle top, stepped base, and engraved monogram on the front.
fig 1. Fine Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver "Bell" Inkwell 1912

It measures 14cm (5 1/2") high and 12.5cm (4 15/16") wide. Total weight 615g, including the weighted base.

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It is in very good condition: the ring handle has been neatly repaired at the base and there is a pin prick ding just below the hinge.
The Fancy Fox

No dents, holes or other issues. The liner is good. Minor handling wear. 

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Sterling Silver Bell Inkwell to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203564
Dealers Internal Ref
RA1090
The Fancy Fox
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Archive I A polished sterling silver bell-shaped inkwell featuring a ring handle top, stepped base, and engraved monogram on the front.

Fine Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver "Bell" Inkwell 1912

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A polished sterling silver bell-shaped inkwell featuring a ring handle top, stepped base, and engraved monogram on the front.
Fine Large Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver "Bell" Inkwell 1912
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A polished sterling silver bell-shaped inkwell featuring a ring handle top, stepped base, and engraved monogram on the front.
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FAQs

A bell inkwell is a specialized desk accessory crafted in the form of a bell, featuring a hinged upper portion that lifts to reveal an ink reservoir.

Antique silver inkwells were typically crafted from hallmarked sterling silver or silver plate, frequently featuring a weighted base for stability and a removable glass liner to hold liquid ink.

Authentic British silver inkwells carry hallmark stampings indicating the silversmith, standard purity mark, assay office location, and date letter, along with hand-engraved details and fitted interior components.

An antique silver inkwell can be styled on a contemporary office desk, layered atop art books on a sideboard, or placed within a curated shelf display to add metallic texture and historical detail.

Sterling silver inkwells should be wiped with a microfiber cloth and cleaned using specialized silver polish to manage tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that could strip natural patination.
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