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Rare German Solid Silver Desk Inkwell Secret Box C1900 Antique 308g
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Rare German Solid Silver Desk Inkwell Secret Box C1900 Antique 308g

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 December 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare German solid silver desk inkwell with secret box base. It is hallmarked with the German crescent moon and crown mark, the 800 standard silver mark and the makers mark of Gebruder Deyhle who operated in Schwäbisch Gmünd from 1820. I would date it to c1900-1920. It has been superbly made looking just like an inkwell however it opens to reveal a hidden compartment. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits chips cracks and repairs. It measures approx. 4 inches (10.2cm) tall by 3.25 inches (8.4cm) square and weighs 308 grams excluding the glass well. A superbly made example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Solid Silver Desk Inkwell to the 1900s.

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A rare German solid silver desk inkwell with secret box base.
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It is hallmarked with the German crescent moon and crown mark, the 800 standard silver mark and the makers mark of Gebruder Deyhle who operated in Schwäbisch Gmünd from 1820.
The Silver Squirrel

I would date it to c1900-1920. It has been superbly made looking just like an inkwell however it opens to reveal a hidden compartment. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits chips cracks and repairs. It measures approx. 4 inches (10.2cm) tall by 3.25 inches (8.4cm) square and weighs 308 grams excluding the glass well. A superbly made example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Solid Silver Desk Inkwell to the 1900s.

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SA939079
Dealers Internal Ref
26622
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An open antique solid silver desk inkwell box showing its reflective metallic interior and hinged lid.
RARE GERMAN SOLID SILVER DESK INKWELL SECRET BOX c1900 ANTIQUE 308g
Ref: SA939079
An open antique solid silver desk inkwell box showing its reflective metallic interior and hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSolid Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged lid, Fitted glass insert, Polished finish

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Pieces from this era often reflect late Victorian, Edwardian, or continental European Jugendstil influences, combining functional utility with refined metalworking techniques characteristic of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship.

These items were typically fabricated from solid silver or heavy silver plate, often featuring internal glass ink inserts, precise hinged lids, and substantial wall thicknesses to withstand daily use on a writing desk.

Authenticity is verified by examining maker marks, hallmarks indicating silver purity, natural age-related surface wear, and the construction quality of the hinge mechanisms and inner fittings.

It can be placed functionally on a writing desk or displayed as a decorative object on a bookshelf or mantelpiece, adding a metallic accent that contrasts with modern minimalist decor.

Silver should be cleaned periodically with a non-abrasive silver polish to remove tarnish, handled with soft cloths to avoid scratching, and kept in environments with controlled humidity to prevent rapid oxidation.
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