A Late Georgian Early Regency Inkstand of the Highest Quality

An outstanding table inkstand of silvered pewter, brass and tortoiseshell contre-partie 'Boulle' inlay with applied gilt bronze female masks to the sides.

Manufactured by 'Wells & Co' circa 1809 -1820, makers to the aristocracy and the Royal Family.

The inkstand has two cut glass removable ink wells and 'an almost concealed' lockable drawer made of the finest rosewood, inside the draw a printed label reads 'Wells & Co.,Pocket Book, Portable Desk, Dressing Case & Copying Machine Makers To His Royal Highness The Duke of Cumberland, Cockspur St., London (No 29).

Provenance: Most likely purchased by the 10th Earl of Devon, 6th Baronet Courtenay, William Courtenay b.19th June 1777 d. 19th March 1859.

(Succeeded as the 10th Earl of Devon and as the 6th Baronet Courtenay on the 26th May 1835)

This inkstand was from Powderham Castle, Exeter, Devon, England.

It was recorded in the castle's inventory of 1880 as being in the 'Green Satin Room' and also photographed by Mark Girouard for Country Life Magazine July 18th 1963 as being in the Music Room.

Accompanying photo and articles from the original magazine feature are available.

Unless individually specified, prices do not include delivery costs.

www.pareglioayresantiques.com

Please call us if you do not receive a reply to your email within 24 hours.

T & Cs

Sizes: please contact us if you need a very accurate measurement to fit the item in a specific space or niche. Otherwise always allow 2 cm tolerance for each measurement.

Please be sure to check all the images as these form part of the description and do not hesitate to ask for more photos.

Delivery

We can normally organise delivery throughout the UK. Please contact us for a quote to your postal code.

For Europe and Worldwide, we are able to recommend reputable shipping companies and obtain shipping quotes for you, or customers may select their own company to organise collection from us and their own shipping.

Return Policy for Distance Selling to Consumers (UK buyers only)

Satisfying our customers is very important to us and we are committed to complying with legislation for the protection of online buyers and also to protect ourselves and our valuable stock from any type of return fraud.

This right to return applies to buyers located in the United Kingdom only.

Buyers have the right to ask to return an item purchased from us within 14 days of receiving the goods.

Buyers are responsible for all costs associated with the return shipment, including packaging, shipping charges, and transit insurance.

Returned items must be sent using a shipping method and carrier tier equivalent to that used for the original dispatch, unless an alternative service upgrade is agreed upon in advance.

Items must be returned unaltered and in their original condition. The consumer retains full liability for the goods during transit and is responsible for handling any insurance claims for damage, loss, or theft that may occur during return shipment.

A refund of the amount received by us for the item will be issued to the original method of payment once the item has been safely received. A deduction may be applied if the value of the item has been diminished by handling or use beyond what is necessary to inspect it.

By paying for one of our items, you agree to the terms and conditions above.