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Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
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Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
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A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn standing on a brick paving; beautiful detail such as the hooks to the back of the stand and incorporating a pen rest to the front, I am including the (new) dip pen to finish the offering ready to adorn the finest of desk tops.

Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory. He informed me that the inside, the barrel is a glass liner, quite amazing, the barrel wrapped around the glass liner. The little hinged lid to the inkwell is lucky enough to have an English design registration diamond-shaped lozenge allowing us to date the registration of this design to June 30th 1856.

A highly collectable piece in excellent condition measuring 6" in diameter x 3 1/2" tall.

Item: 40657

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Physical Dimensions
Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Barrel Novelty Inkwell to the Victorian era.

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SA885713
Dealers Internal Reference
40657
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Description
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn standing on a brick paving; beautiful detail such as the hooks to the back of the stand and incorporating a pen rest to the front, I am including the (new) dip pen to finish the offering ready to adorn the finest of desk tops.
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Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
Puckerings

He informed me that the inside, the barrel is a glass liner, quite amazing, the barrel wrapped around the glass liner. The little hinged lid to the inkwell is lucky enough to have an English design registration diamond-shaped lozenge allowing us to date the registration of this design to June 30th 1856.

A highly collectable piece in excellent condition measuring 6" in diameter x 3 1/2" tall.

Item: 40657

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Victorian Barrel Novelty Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA885713
Dealers Internal Ref
40657
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Archive I A Victorian silver-plated novelty inkwell shaped as a barrel on a timber-style skid frame set on a circular engraved tray with pen rests.

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856

Archive II A Victorian silver-plated novelty inkwell shaped as a barrel on a timber-style skid frame set on a circular engraved tray with pen rests. View II
Archive III A Victorian silver-plated novelty inkwell shaped as a barrel on a timber-style skid frame set on a circular engraved tray with pen rests. View III
Archive IV A Victorian silver-plated novelty inkwell shaped as a barrel on a timber-style skid frame set on a circular engraved tray with pen rests. View IV
Archive V A Victorian silver-plated novelty inkwell shaped as a barrel on a timber-style skid frame set on a circular engraved tray with pen rests. View V
Archive VI A Victorian silver-plated novelty inkwell shaped as a barrel on a timber-style skid frame set on a circular engraved tray with pen rests. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian silver-plated novelty inkwell shaped as a barrel on a timber-style skid frame set on a circular engraved tray with pen rests. View VII
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A Victorian silver-plated novelty inkwell shaped as a barrel on a timber-style skid frame set on a circular engraved tray with pen rests.
Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
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A Victorian silver-plated novelty inkwell shaped as a barrel on a timber-style skid frame set on a circular engraved tray with pen rests.
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  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBarrel motif, Engraved tiled base, Pen rests, Cask frame
  • SizeH 8.9 cm (4 in) x W 15.2 cm (6 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

This Victorian silver-plated novelty inkwell takes the form of a barrel on a skid frame set over an engraved circular tray. The piece is fashioned with a barrel motif, an engraved tiled base, pen rests, and a cask frame. Silver in colour with a polished finish, the design includes a hinged lid bearing a design registration diamond-shaped lozenge dating registration to June 30th 1856, alongside hooks on the back of the stand and curved pen rests on the front. Visible details in the silver-plated metalwork comprise turned barrel hoops, rope-twist mouldings around the barrel, and four small spherical feet supporting the circular tray. Practical dimensions are 8.9 cm high, 15.2 cm wide, and 15.2 cm deep. The inkwell suits display upon an office desk or within a gentleman's library setting as a functional writing accessory.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, inkwells evolved from purely functional containers into whimsical, highly decorative desk accessories representing everyday objects, animals, or mechanical devices.

These pieces were typically constructed using electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or Britannia metal, frequently featuring detailed engraving, cast fittings, and glass liners for holding ink.

Authentic pieces from this period often display a Victorian Diamond Registration mark or a stamped registration number, indicating the exact year the design was officially recorded.

It can be placed on an executive office desk, styled on a library console, or arranged alongside leather-bound books on a shelf to add historic interest.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and clean occasionally using a non-abrasive silver polish to clear tarnish without stripping the underlying silver plating.
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