Robert Bush Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The stand measures 6" (15 cms) across and with the inkwell in place it's 3 1/2" (9 cms) high.

Both items have matching hallmarks for London 1899 with the silversmiths mark for J.Batson & Son.
The whole item is in excellent condition with space on the stand to take two pens.
There are no inscriptions or monograms and the tortoiseshell has lovely colour.
A really beautiful and unusual item in super condition.
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Robert Bush Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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