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Antique Silver Ink Stand.
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Antique Silver Ink Stand.

19th century
Sold 25 January 2026 · George James Antiques
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Victorian silver two-bottle ink stand in faithful Geo.III style. Of plain navette shape with a delightful beaded border, resting on four ball & claw feet. The cut-glass bottles are crisply cut, with silver lids and collars. A fine piece by top class makers.

Sheffield. 1896. Martin, Hall & Co.

Length 24cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Inkstand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA599876
Dealers Internal Reference
28/656
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Description
Victorian silver two-bottle ink stand in faithful Geo.III style. Of plain navette shape with a delightful beaded border, resting on four ball & claw feet. The cut-glass bottles are crisply cut, with silver lids and collars. A fine piece by top class makers.

Sheffield. 1896. Martin, Hall & Co.

Length 24cm

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Inkstand to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA599876
Dealers Internal Ref
28/656
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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George James Antiques
Telephone 01488 580 048
Location
Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
Verified Since Apr 2007
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Location: Great Grooms of Hungerford, Riverside House, 1 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EP, United Kingdom
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An antique silver inkstand featuring an elongated tray with raised beaded edges, standing on four claw feet and holding two cut-glass ink bottles with silver lids.
Antique Silver Ink Stand.
Ref: SA599876
An antique silver inkstand featuring an elongated tray with raised beaded edges, standing on four claw feet and holding two cut-glass ink bottles with silver lids.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Cut Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBeaded rim, Claw and ball feet, Diamond-cut glass, Domed silver lids
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

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Silver inkstands became prominent desk accessories during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed to hold writing implements, ink bottles, and sanders for correspondence.

These desk pieces were traditionally crafted from sterling silver, Sheffield plate, or silver-plate, often combined with cut glass, crystal, or porcelain ink bottles.

Authentic pieces typically feature clear hallmarks indicating the makers mark, assay office, and date letter, alongside natural patination and hand-crafted construction details.

Place the piece on an executive desk, library table, or mantelpiece to add a layer of historical sophistication and functional elegance to the workspace.

Maintain the item by dusting gently with a soft cloth and polishing sparingly with non-abrasive silver cream to preserve the hallmark details and original finish.
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