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Silver Travelling Inkwell - Drew & Sons
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Silver Travelling Inkwell - Drew & Sons

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 June 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A super silver travelling inkwell, London 1920 Drew & Sons. The engine turned decoration on this inkwell is in super condition, original owners monogram to the top. Drew & sons silver mark and retail address in Piccadilly on the base. Marks to the side for the base and lid. Opens on the front with a catch. Inside the top of the inkwell is released by moving a small lever then a push button mechanism.. The interior still has its silver gilt and its original glass inkwell. Small signs of wear to the base commensurate with age.

H 4.3 cm

W 4.5 cm

D 4.7 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Travelling Inkwell to the 1920s.

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A super silver travelling inkwell, London 1920 Drew & Sons.
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The engine turned decoration on this inkwell is in super condition, original owners monogram to the top.
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Drew & sons silver mark and retail address in Piccadilly on the base. Marks to the side for the base and lid. Opens on the front with a catch. Inside the top of the inkwell is released by moving a small lever then a push button mechanism.. The interior still has its silver gilt and its original glass inkwell. Small signs of wear to the base commensurate with age.

H 4.3 cm

W 4.5 cm

D 4.7 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Travelling Inkwell to the 1920s.

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Archive I A square sterling silver travelling inkwell features an engine-turned pattern and a monogram on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver Travelling Inkwell - Drew & Sons

Archive II A square sterling silver travelling inkwell features an engine-turned pattern and a monogram on the lid. View II
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A square sterling silver travelling inkwell features an engine-turned pattern and a monogram on the lid.
Silver travelling inkwell - Drew & Sons
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A square sterling silver travelling inkwell features an engine-turned pattern and a monogram on the lid.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Edwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngine-turned engraving, Monogram, Screw-down mechanism

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Travelling inkwells became essential during the 19th century as literacy rates rose and correspondence increased, allowing Victorians to write letters reliably while away from home without risking leaks.

These items were typically constructed from sterling silver with internal glass or gilt-metal liners, featuring precision-machined screw caps and rubber or cork seals to ensure airtight containment.

Authenticity is verified by locating hallmark stamps indicating the silversmiths mark, assay office, and date letter, alongside examining the quality of hand-engraving and mechanical fit.

Place the piece on a desk, bookshelf, or side table alongside contemporary stationery to introduce a layer of historical craftsmanship and tactile interest to a workspace.

Clean silver gently with a specialist microfibre cloth and non-abrasive polish only when necessary to preserve the patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip historical surface character.
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