Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
To the sides is geometric rectangular piercing and the handles have delightful pierced scrollwork. To the centre is a removable cut glass inkwell surrounded by silver framework. Gadroon detail is found to the rim of all three pieces. The inkwell features strawberry diamond cutting along with notch cutting and bands to the shoulders. It is finished with a hallmarked round hinged lid. A fabulous piece and a great addition to any desk. Dimensions below.
Postage and Packing :- £14.00 UK
£24.00 Worldwide.
Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits to the silver and no chips or cracks to the glass. The central inkwell framework is removable which aids cleaning. It would however of originally had a securing pin/s to the underside to retain it. This unfortunately is no longer with the piece but this does not deter from the aesthetics or usability of the item.
Hallmarks :- Readable and matching, each piece marked.
Date :- London 1906.
Maker :- Goldsmiths and Silversmiths.
Height (inkwell in stand) :- 8 cms.
Stand width :- 30 cms.
Stand depth :- 15 cms.
Inkwell width :- 8 cms.
Inkwell height :- 6 cms
Inkwell depth :- 5.5 cms.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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A stunning Edwardian silver inkwell & inkstand
