Unusual Antique English Double Inkwell & Triple Postage Stamp Box - 1911

Name: Unusual Antique English Double Inkwell & Triple Postage Stamp Box - 1911
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA269107
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A wonderful handsome antique English desk-top accessory, the unusual combination of a double inkwell and a postage stamp box.

The front of the inkwell has a deep trough acting as a pen tray (the pen photographed is not included in the sale). This is where the full English hallmark can be found for Birmingham 1911, the makers mark is present but a little rubbed.

The top is two-tiered, the very top hinged lid is opened to reveal a triple compartment postage stamp box, retaining it's original lavish gilding. This can in turn be opened to reveal the double inkwell, one ink chamber for black ink and the other for red ink. There are removable glass liners, for easy re-filling and cleaning.

A wonderful and rare find in excellent condition. The width measures 5" at the front and 4 1/2" at back, standing 2" tall.

Item ID: 35557

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Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA269107

Dealers Internal Reference

35557

Dealers Notes

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Description

A wonderful handsome antique English desk-top accessory, the unusual combination of a double inkwell and a postage stamp box.

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The front of the inkwell has a deep trough acting as a pen tray (the pen photographed is not included in the sale).

Puckerings

This is where the full English hallmark can be found for Birmingham 1911, the makers mark is present but a little rubbed.

fig 1. Unusual Antique English Double Inkwell & Triple Postage Stamp Box - 1911

The top is two-tiered, the very top hinged lid is opened to reveal a triple compartment postage stamp box, retaining it's original lavish gilding. This can in turn be opened to reveal the double inkwell, one ink chamber for black ink and the other for red ink. There are removable glass liners, for easy re-filling and cleaning.

A wonderful and rare find in excellent condition. The width measures 5" at the front and 4 1/2" at back, standing 2" tall.

Item ID: 35557

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA269107

Dealers Internal Ref

35557

About the Dealer

Puckerings