Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The glass inkwell is the same date 1893, but a different Assay, Birmingham and maker, Henry Matthews. It is a very good fit and could very well have been the original inkwell despite bearing different maker's marks.
Hallmarks:
CEN for Charles Edward Nixon
Sheffield Assay mark.
Lion Passant.
Inkstand: Date letter "a" for 1893
Inkwell: Date letter "t" for Birmingham 1893
Dimensions:
Length: 20cm / 8 inches
Height: 10cm / 4 inches.
Width: 12cm / 5 inches
Condition:
Very good throughout.
Glass inkwell in very good condition.
Silver in very good condition.
A fabulous and very decorative item.
Delivery:
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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Fabulous Victorian Silver Inkstand by Charles Edward Nixon, Sheffield 1893
