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Large Antique George V Sterling Silver Inkstand - 1912
S & A Marsh
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250

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Large Antique George V Sterling Silver Inkstand - 1912

1900 - 1920
For Sale by S & A Marsh
Description

An impressive antique George V sterling silver inkstand which has a heavy plain base with recesses to house the ink bottles and rests on four decorative claw feet. There is an attractive pierced gallery which surrounds the base and completes the design of this lovely piece. The cut glass bottles with pretty silver mounts fit comfortable within the recesses of the inkstand. This silver inkstand would look appealing when displayed on a table or desk and would be practical to use. It remains in excellent condition.

Height: 13.5 cms (5.3")

Length of base: 34 cms (13.3")

Width of base: 23.4 cms (9.2")

Height of each ink bottle: 9.5 cms (3.7")

Width of each ink bottle: 6.8 cms (2.7")

Weight (without the ink bottles): 38.5 troy ounces (1,200 grams)

It was hallmarked in Sheffield for 1912 by Walker & Hall.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this silver inkstand.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Declaration

S & A Marsh has dated this Sterling Silver Desk Inkstand to the 1910s.

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SA1229111
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6720
Description
An impressive antique George V sterling silver inkstand which has a heavy plain base with recesses to house the ink bottles and rests on four decorative claw feet.
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There is an attractive pierced gallery which surrounds the base and completes the design of this lovely piece.
S & A Marsh

The cut glass bottles with pretty silver mounts fit comfortable within the recesses of the inkstand. This silver inkstand would look appealing when displayed on a table or desk and would be practical to use. It remains in excellent condition.

fig 1. A George V sterling silver tray featuring a pierced gallery, scroll feet, a central pen recess, and two square cut-glass inkwells with silver lids.
fig 1. Large Antique George V Sterling Silver Inkstand - 1912

Height: 13.5 cms (5.3")

Length of base: 34 cms (13.3")

Width of base: 23.4 cms (9.2")

Height of each ink bottle: 9.5 cms (3.7")

Width of each ink bottle: 6.8 cms (2.7")

Weight (without the ink bottles): 38.5 troy ounces (1,200 grams)

fig 2. A George V sterling silver tray featuring a pierced gallery, scroll feet, a central pen recess, and two square cut-glass inkwells with silver lids.
fig 2. Large Antique George V Sterling Silver Inkstand - 1912

It was hallmarked in Sheffield for 1912 by Walker & Hall.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of this silver inkstand.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated this Sterling Silver Desk Inkstand to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229111
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6720
S & A Marsh
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019
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Archive I A George V sterling silver tray featuring a pierced gallery, scroll feet, a central pen recess, and two square cut-glass inkwells with silver lids.

Large Antique George V Sterling Silver Inkstand - 1912

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A George V sterling silver tray featuring a pierced gallery, scroll feet, a central pen recess, and two square cut-glass inkwells with silver lids.
Large Antique George V Sterling Silver Inkstand - 1912
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A George V sterling silver tray featuring a pierced gallery, scroll feet, a central pen recess, and two square cut-glass inkwells with silver lids.
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An inkstand is a desktop accessory designed to hold inkwells, pens, and associated writing implements, crafted from precious metals such as sterling silver. Popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these pieces served as functional writing tools and status symbols in private libraries and offices.

George V era inkstands typically feature hallmarked sterling silver trays with cast feet, pierced galleries, and integrated pen recesses. The accompanying ink reservoirs are usually fashioned from heavy cut glass topped with fitted silver caps or lids.

Authentic British silver inkstands carry official hallmarks including the lion passant for sterling purity, an assay office mark, a date letter, and a makers mark. Pieces from 1912 display the specific George V date letter alongside matching hallmarks stamped on both the tray and the glass well covers.

Position the inkstand on an executive office desk, console table, or escritoire to serve as a refined focal point. It can function as a holder for modern fountain pens, paperclips, or business cards while bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary decor.

Clean the silver tray periodically using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialized silver polish to prevent tarnish build-up. Wash the glass reservoirs separately with lukewarm water and mild soap, ensuring no harsh chemical cleaners contact the silver mounts.
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