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Antique Silver Capstan Inkwell
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Antique Silver Capstan Inkwell

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of an antique silver capstan style inkwell complete with a white ceramic liner. It is a stylish and good quality piece with a large weighted base and hinged lid.

It is hallmarked for Birmingham, 1918 and the maker A.J Zimmerman.

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. There are some faint surface marks, a couple of minor dinks and dents, particularly one on the lid, but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Capstan Inkwell to the 1920s.

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SA1225190
Description
A good example of an antique silver capstan style inkwell complete with a white ceramic liner. It is a stylish and good quality piece with a large weighted base and hinged lid.

It is hallmarked for Birmingham, 1918 and the maker A.J Zimmerman.

It is in good condition for its age and displays well.

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There are some faint surface marks, a couple of minor dinks and dents, particularly one on the lid, but nothing detrimental.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Capstan Inkwell to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225190
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A polished silver capstan inkwell featuring a broad circular base, a tapered central waist, and a hinged flat lid.
Antique Silver Capstan Inkwell
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FAQs

A capstan inkwell is a wide-based desktop ink holder designed in the shape of a ships capstan winch, popularised during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.

These inkwells were typically made from solid sterling silver or silver plate, featuring a weighted resin or lead base for stability and an internal glass liner to hold the ink.

Authentic pieces display official silver hallmarks stamped on both the collar and lid, indicating the maker, metal purity, and assay office location.

Place the inkwell on a writing desk, executive workstation, or atop a stack of hardback books on a bookshelf to serve as a refined metallic accent.

Gently clean the surface using a soft microfiber cloth and a specialized silver polishing paste, avoiding immersion in water to protect the weighted internal base.
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