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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Inkwell 1898
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Inkwell 1898

19th century
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This is a beautiful antique Victorian sterling silver & cut glass inkwell measuring 4" (10 cms) across x 2 1/2" (6.5 cms) high.

It's hallmarked for London 1898 with the silversmiths mark for William Comyns.

The whole item is in excellent condition with beautiful decoration and a star cut base.

This inkwell will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping included in the price.

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Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Inkwell to the 1890s.

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SA1236124
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Description
This is a beautiful antique Victorian sterling silver & cut glass inkwell measuring 4" (10 cms) across x 2 1/2" (6.5 cms) high.

It's hallmarked for London 1898 with the silversmiths mark for William Comyns.

fig 1. An antique Victorian clear cut-glass inkwell featuring an intricate repousse sterling silver collar and hinged lid.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Inkwell 1898

The whole item is in excellent condition with beautiful decoration and a star cut base.

This inkwell will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping included in the price.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Inkwell to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236124
Dealers Internal Ref
1041
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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An antique Victorian clear cut-glass inkwell featuring an intricate repousse sterling silver collar and hinged lid.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Inkwell 1898
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An antique Victorian clear cut-glass inkwell featuring an intricate repousse sterling silver collar and hinged lid.
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  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsRepousse scrollwork, Faceted cut glass, Hinged silver cap, Foliate detailing

This Victorian inkwell is an antique desk accessory from 1898, designed in a gentleman's library style. The piece combines a clear cut glass body with a sterling silver collar and cap in a silver and clear colour scheme. The glass body features faceted vertical cuts and a star cut base, while the silver mount displays intricate repousse scrollwork, foliate detailing, and a hinged silver cap. Hallmarked for London 1898 with the maker's mark for William Comyns, the inkwell measures 10 cm across by 6.5 cm high. Placed on an office desk, it provides a functional writing accessory for daily correspondence or as a decorative display piece in a traditional study.

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Late Victorian silver inkwells frequently featured heavy cut glass or crystal reservoirs topped or encrusted with intricate sterling silver mounts, often decorated with floral repousse, foliate scrolling, or rococo revival motifs.

These desk accessories were predominantly crafted using heavy lead cut glass paired with hallmarked sterling silver or silver plate, utilizing techniques like hand chasing, repousse embossing, and deep glass faceting.

Authentic British sterling silver inkwells feature a full set of official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, a specific date letter, an assay town mark, and a makers mark stamped onto the silver components.

An antique silver-mounted inkwell makes a refined decorative accent on an office desk, console table, or library bookshelf, offering historical interest alongside contemporary leather or wooden desk accessories.

Clean the glass base using a soft cloth moistened with warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding total submersion. Maintain the silver collar and cap by wiping gently with a silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish without stripping natural patination.
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