This is a Victorian hallmarked sterling silver inkwell. It was assayed in London in 1876 and made by Henry Wilkinson & Co.
The inkwell itself is missing the lid. It has a globular glass body decorated with engraved leaf motifs.
The stand is of lobed form with an engraved border and foliate motifs. It is also engraved ''Presented to the Rev.d John Davis by a few friends who deeply regret his resigning the Pastorate of Manvers St. Church, with best wishes for his future happiness, Bath, August 1876.''
The inkwell is fully hallmarked in two places, and the stand is also hallmarked. The glass is in good order. The silver has some small dents and wear expected from a piece of its age.
The stand alone weighs 125g (4.02 ozt).
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA670393
Dateline of this antique is 1870
Height is 7cm (2.8inches)Width is 16cm (6.3inches)Depth is 16cm (6.3inches)
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