Rare & Unusual Victorian Solid Silver Inkwell 1897

This fabulously EMBOSSED SILVER INKWELL was made by the well-known silversmiths of James Deakin & Sons in 1897.

Of circular form with hinged lid, this lovely inkwell has a superbly embossed design with the head of a man with a large moustache surrounded by embossed leaves and birds on the lid and repeated around the sides. In the centre of the lid there is a blank heart-shaped cartouche and the flat base and lid have a 'rope-twist' border making this a very attractive and unusual piece. Free from any added engravings, monograms or initials, it is complete with the original glass inkwell insert.

In excellent condition, free from any nasty knocks or dents and showing very little sign of age despite being 120 years old, this rare piece would make a lovely gift, would look terrific on any desk or would add to any collection.

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Used / Excellent

There are no repairs and there is no damage.

Fully Hallmarked English Sterling Silver.

************************* Dimensions ***********************

Diameter - 4.5" / Height - 2.5"

Diameter - 114mm / Height - 63mm

Weight - 476gm (Please Note: This is a weighted item and this weight is NOT the silver weight.)

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