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Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Inkstand Standish by Wilkinson & Co 19thc
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Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Inkstand Standish by Wilkinson & Co 19thc

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a wonderful, large antique Victorian Egyptian revival inkstand by the Sheffield silversmith Henry Wilkinson & Co, Circa 1890 in date.

It features a pair of cut glass detachable inkwells with a central trinket box featuring a beautiful sphinx sculpture on the lid.

It has a decorative pair of mask handles and is raised on superb bracket feet.

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 24 cm x Width 38.5 cm x Depth 29 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches

Henry Wilkinson & Co

was a prominent 19th-century silversmith and plater based in Norfolk Street, Sheffield. Famous for its sterling silver, Old Sheffield Plate, and early electroplated wares, the firm exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition and was later acquired by Walker & Hall in 1892

Our reference: A5339

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
38.5cm (15.16")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Egyptian Revival Silver Inkstand to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223132
Dealers Internal Reference
A5339
Description
This is a wonderful, large antique Victorian Egyptian revival inkstand by the Sheffield silversmith Henry Wilkinson & Co, Circa 1890 in date.
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It features a pair of cut glass detachable inkwells with a central trinket box featuring a beautiful sphinx sculpture on the lid.
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fig 1. A Victorian silver-plated inkstand featuring a central winged sphinx sculpture flanked by two cut glass inkwell bottles.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Inkstand Standish by Wilkinson & Co 19thc

It has a decorative pair of mask handles and is raised on superb bracket feet.

Condition:

In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 24 cm x Width 38.5 cm x Depth 29 cm

fig 2. A Victorian silver-plated inkstand featuring a central winged sphinx sculpture flanked by two cut glass inkwell bottles.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Inkstand Standish by Wilkinson & Co 19thc

Dimensions in inches:

Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 11 inches

Henry Wilkinson & Co

was a prominent 19th-century silversmith and plater based in Norfolk Street, Sheffield. Famous for its sterling silver, Old Sheffield Plate, and early electroplated wares, the firm exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition and was later acquired by Walker & Hall in 1892

Our reference: A5339

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
38.5cm (15.16")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Egyptian Revival Silver Inkstand to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223132
Dealers Internal Ref
A5339
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A Victorian silver-plated inkstand featuring a central winged sphinx sculpture flanked by two cut glass inkwell bottles.
Antique Victorian Egyptian Revival Inkstand Standish by Wilkinson & Co 19thC
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Egyptian Revival decorative arts emerged following archaeological discoveries in Egypt throughout the nineteenth century. Silverware and metalwork from this period feature distinct motifs such as winged sphinxes, pharaoh portrait heads, lotus blossoms, hieroglyphic-style engraving, and structured geometric borders.

Nineteenth-century standishes were commonly constructed from solid sterling silver or electroplated base metals, often incorporating heavy cut glass or crystal ink bottles. Additional materials included brass, bronze, cast iron, and timber bases such as mahogany or rosewood.

Authentic Victorian electroplated silver items usually bear makers marks or initials alongside hallmarks indicating electroplating, such as EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver) or EPBM. Construction details typically feature hand-chased ornamentation, crisp casting seams, and period-appropriate wear to base metals on contact points.

An antique silver inkstand serves as a focal focal point when placed on an executive office desk, library table, or hallway console. It functions well as a decorative sculptural object, styling piece for stacked books, or vanity display tray in traditional and eclectic interiors.

Silver plate should be gently cleaned using a soft, non-abrasive cloth and dedicated silver polish to avoid removing thin surface plating. Cut glass components should be washed separately in warm, soapy water using a soft brush, avoiding harsh chemical solvents.
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