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Unusual Silver Small Capstan Inkwell with Guilloche Enamel Floral Medallion , Birmingham 1910
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Unusual Silver Small Capstan Inkwell with Guilloche Enamel Floral Medallion , Birmingham 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

This exquisite silver capstan inkwell is dated Birmingham 1910 and bears the marks of Henry Clifford Davis. The reeded hinged silver lid mounted on a spread circular base. The cover applied with a guilloche enamel floral medallion. Of traditional Capstan form, it is very elegant and rather pretty. Complete with the original inner glass receptacle. Loaded spread circular body lined with black Morocco leather.

Hallmarks:

H.C.D. for Henry Clifford Davis

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "l" for 1910.

Condition:

Good.

The enamel medallion is in very good condition.

The hinge is good and strong.

Silver base with minor dings.

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Diameter of base: 8cm / 3.4 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Capstan Inkwell to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213743
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MAI87
Description
This exquisite silver capstan inkwell is dated Birmingham 1910 and bears the marks of Henry Clifford Davis. The reeded hinged silver lid mounted on a spread circular base. The cover applied with a guilloche enamel floral medallion. Of traditional Capstan form, it is very elegant and rather pretty. Complete with the original inner glass receptacle. Loaded spread circular body lined with black Morocco leather.
fig 1. A circular Edwardian sterling silver capstan inkwell featuring a hinged lid inset with a floral guilloche enamel medallion.
fig 1. Unusual Silver Small Capstan Inkwell with Guilloche Enamel Floral Medallion , Birmingham 1910

Hallmarks:

H.C.D. for Henry Clifford Davis

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "l" for 1910.

Condition:

Good.

The enamel medallion is in very good condition.

The hinge is good and strong.

Silver base with minor dings.

fig 2. A circular Edwardian sterling silver capstan inkwell featuring a hinged lid inset with a floral guilloche enamel medallion.
fig 2. Unusual Silver Small Capstan Inkwell with Guilloche Enamel Floral Medallion , Birmingham 1910

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Diameter of base: 8cm / 3.4 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

fig 3. A circular Edwardian sterling silver capstan inkwell featuring a hinged lid inset with a floral guilloche enamel medallion.
fig 3. Unusual Silver Small Capstan Inkwell with Guilloche Enamel Floral Medallion , Birmingham 1910

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Capstan Inkwell to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213743
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI87
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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A circular Edwardian sterling silver capstan inkwell featuring a hinged lid inset with a floral guilloche enamel medallion.
UNUSUAL SILVER SMALL CAPSTAN INKWELL WITH GUILLOCHE ENAMEL FLORAL MEDALLION , BIRMINGHAM 1910
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A circular Edwardian sterling silver capstan inkwell featuring a hinged lid inset with a floral guilloche enamel medallion.
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FAQs

A capstan inkwell is a vessel shaped like a nautical capstan, featuring a wide circular base tapering upwards to a hinged lid, popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Edwardian inkwells were standardly crafted from hallmarked sterling silver, often weighted at the base with lead or wood, and featured glass inner liners and occasionally enamel lid decorations.

Authentic British silver inkwells display clear official assay office hallmarks, including a town mark, date letter, makers initials, and the lion passant mark signifying sterling purity.

Place a silver inkwell on a home office desk, bookshelf, or console table alongside leather stationery items to introduce historic metallic character to a room.

Clean the silver gently with a dry microfiber polishing cloth, avoiding liquid dips or abrasive chemicals that can erode delicate hand-painted enamel surfaces.
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