Unusual 19th Century Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Sundial Inkwell, 1876.

Name: Unusual 19th Century Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Sundial Inkwell, 1876.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA847687
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Harrington Antiques

Description

An unusual 19th century sterling silver and cut glass inkwell, with the lid having a delicately formed sundial and the motto, 'I Tell Ye Hours Admist Ye Flowers'.

Maker's mark rubbed. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1876, remain legible.

The lid has a foliate design and clock in addition to the sundial and motto mentioned above. The lid opens to reveal a silver gilt interior. There is a small amount of tarnish to the silver rim when opened but otherwise the ink well remains in an excellent condition throughout.

A charming and unusual piece.

Dimensions:-

Height (including sundial): 11cm

Diameter of base: 7cm

Diameter of lid: 4.5cm

Weight: 400 grams

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: £3.95

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA847687

Dealers Internal Reference

6073

Dealers Notes

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RETURNS

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Description

An unusual 19th century sterling silver and cut glass inkwell, with the lid having a delicately formed sundial and the motto, 'I Tell Ye Hours Admist Ye Flowers'.

Maker's mark rubbed. Hallmarks for Birmingham, 1876, remain legible.

The lid has a foliate design and clock in addition to the sundial and motto mentioned above. The lid opens to reveal a silver gilt interior.

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There is a small amount of tarnish to the silver rim when opened but otherwise the ink well remains in an excellent condition throughout.

Harrington Antiques