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Antique Silver Circular Capstan Inkwell , Manchester/birmingham
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Antique Silver Circular Capstan Inkwell , Manchester/birmingham

1900 - 1920
For Sale by CJ Antiques
Description

A lovely quality circular silver capstan inkwell with embossed top and original glass liner. Retailed by the well known silversmiths FINNIGANS LTD MANCHESTER and stamped to the base with this and the makers mark for Lawrence Emanuel with date code for 1915, Birmingham.

Excellent condition

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

CJ Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Capstan Inkwell to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA424094
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A lovely quality circular silver capstan inkwell with embossed top and original glass liner.
Retailed by the well known silversmiths FINNIGANS LTD MANCHESTER and stamped to the base with this and the makers mark for Lawrence Emanuel with date code for 1915, Birmingham.
CJ Antiques

Excellent condition

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Capstan Inkwell to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA424094
CJ Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A circular sterling silver capstan inkwell featuring a broad flared base, a hinged circular lid, and stamped British hallmarks along the lower edge.
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Archive I A circular sterling silver capstan inkwell featuring a broad flared base, a hinged circular lid, and stamped British hallmarks along the lower edge.

Antique silver circular capstan inkwell , Manchester/Birmingham

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A circular sterling silver capstan inkwell featuring a broad flared base, a hinged circular lid, and stamped British hallmarks along the lower edge.
Antique silver circular capstan inkwell , Manchester/Birmingham
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A circular sterling silver capstan inkwell featuring a broad flared base, a hinged circular lid, and stamped British hallmarks along the lower edge.
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A capstan inkwell is a desktop writing accessory characterized by a wide, spreading circular base that tapers upwards towards a central ink reservoir with a hinged lid. The design is modeled after a ships capstan and was widely produced in Britain from the late Victorian era through the early twentieth century.

These inkwells are manufactured using sterling silver for the exterior casing, frequently loaded with resin or lead in the base to provide extra weight and stability. The interior contains a clear glass liner to hold the ink and protect the silver from chemical corrosion.

Authentic British silver inkwells carry a series of stamped hallmarks near the rim or base, including the makers mark, the silver purity mark (such as a lion passant for sterling), the assay office mark, and a date letter indicating the exact year of manufacture.

A silver capstan inkwell functions as a functional paperweight or decorative accent on a home office desk, bookshelf, or side table. Its geometric, low-profile silhouette allows it to complement both classic study settings and contemporary minimalist interiors.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and polish gently using a dedicated silver foam or cloth to remove oxidisation without abrading the metal. Avoid immersing loaded bases in water, as moisture can damage the internal weight loading material.
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