Rare Silver Inkwell with Quill Rest Birmingham 1913

Name: Rare Silver Inkwell with Quill Rest Birmingham 1913
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA797701
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

A rare and handsome silver inkwell decorated with ribbon and pole design and featuring a quill rest to the lid. When the hinged lid is lifted, the glass ink pot is revealed (this is in great condition with no nibbles to the glass). Clear hallmarks are visible for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1913 and silver maker's mark: Herbert Bushell, with partial hallmarks to the underside of the lid. The underneath of the inkwell is covered with red leatherette.

A lovely rare inkwell, very practical for a fountain pen owner.

Condition: Both silver and glass are in great condition.

Hallmarks: Birmingham 1913 by Herbert Bushell

Measurements: Height: 5.6cm Diameter width at base: 9 cm Weight: 98 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

5.6cm (2.20")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA797701

Dealers Internal Reference

NJLK29-08

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rare and handsome silver inkwell decorated with ribbon and pole design and featuring a quill rest to the lid.

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When the hinged lid is lifted, the glass ink pot is revealed (this is in great condition with no nibbles to the glass).

Woodbridge Antiques

Clear hallmarks are visible for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1913 and silver maker's mark: Herbert Bushell, with partial hallmarks to the underside of the lid. The underneath of the inkwell is covered with red leatherette.