English Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Topped Inkwell - 1919

Name: English Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Topped Inkwell - 1919
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA339716
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A fabulous cut Crystal Inkwell with a highly decorative hobnail cut base.

The fitted collar and hinged lid is made from English sterling silver with a full hallmark for Birmingham 1919 together with the makers initials for the well renowned silversmith, Henry Matthews.

The top is inset with a square period tablet of polished Tortoise Shell with lovely markings and colours ranging from golden champagne to rich chocolate brown. The shell is inlaid with an intricate silver pique inlay in the form of foliate wreath tied with ribbons and bows.

The inside is fitted with a glass liner for easy refilling and cleaning.

Excellent condition with a minuscule sliver imperfect at the back below the hinge, mentioned and shown purely for accuracy. 2 1/2" cube.

Item: 36546

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Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA339716

Dealers Internal Reference

36546

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fabulous cut Crystal Inkwell with a highly decorative hobnail cut base.

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The fitted collar and hinged lid is made from English sterling silver with a full hallmark for Birmingham 1919 together with the makers initials for the well renowned silversmith, Henry Matthews.

Puckerings

fig 1. English Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Topped Inkwell - 1919

The top is inset with a square period tablet of polished Tortoise Shell with lovely markings and colours ranging from golden champagne to rich chocolate brown. The shell is inlaid with an intricate silver pique inlay in the form of foliate wreath tied with ribbons and bows.