Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Featuring a circular dish base with removable silver mounted cut glass inkwell, it is of superior quality. The base is embellished with bead rims and extensive intricate engraving, forming scallops with borders of foliar scrolls. To the forward facing scallop is a charming heraldic family coat of arms and to the underside of the base is the retailers mark of Mappin Brothers - London Bridge & 220 Regent Street. The inkwell is presented on a raised mount to the centre of the base and the hinged silver lid is again embellished with beading and engraving. The glass is cut with conforming scallops, which are in turn heightened to the centres with engraved floral decorations. The base is finished with a cut star. An excellent, quality piece in fantastic condition. Dimensions below.
Postage and Packing :- £18.00 UK
£30.00 Worldwide
Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits and no chips or cracks to the glass.
Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full marks to both base and inkwell.
Maker :- Edward Barnard and Sons Ltd.
Date :- London 1871.
Height with inkwell in place :- 13 cms.
Diameter of base :- 26 cms.
Weight of base alone :- 15 Troy ounces.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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A stunning silver inkstand by the great Barnard & Sons
