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Impressively Large Pair of Silver Inkwells
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Impressively Large Pair of Silver Inkwells

19th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
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Impressively large size pair of Victorian cut glass and silver inkwells in very good condition. These are a really nice shape with beautiful star cut bases. Hallmarked for London 1898. Makers name is rubbed and I can't quite make it out, 1 small glass chip otherwise very good.

SIZE; 4 3/4" diameter by 3 1/2" high

CIRCA; Hallmarked for 1898

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated these Silver Mounted Glass Inkwells to the Victorian era.

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SA1148448
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Description
Impressively large size pair of Victorian cut glass and silver inkwells in very good condition. These are a really nice shape with beautiful star cut bases. Hallmarked for London 1898. Makers name is rubbed and I can't quite make it out, 1 small glass chip otherwise very good.

SIZE; 4 3/4" diameter by 3 1/2" high

CIRCA; Hallmarked for 1898

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated these Silver Mounted Glass Inkwells to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1148448
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A pair of heavy cut-glass inkwells with polished silver collars and hinged lids set against a black background.
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Archive I A pair of heavy cut-glass inkwells with polished silver collars and hinged lids set against a black background.

Impressively Large Pair of Silver Inkwells

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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
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Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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A pair of heavy cut-glass inkwells with polished silver collars and hinged lids set against a black background.
Impressively Large Pair of Silver Inkwells
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A pair of heavy cut-glass inkwells with polished silver collars and hinged lids set against a black background.
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  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsFluted cut glass, Hinged silver lids, Round bases, Silver collars
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This pair of Victorian inkwells consists of two round glass bodies with silver collars and hinged silver lids. The clear glass features heavy fluted cutting radiating from star-cut bases, paired with polished silver hardware. Hallmarked for London 1898, the pieces display round bases and upright silver collars, with rubbed maker marks and one small glass chip noted. Each inkwell measures 9 cm high by 12 cm wide and 12 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or office desk, these inkwells provide a practical and decorative addition to a workspace. They sit neatly upon a desktop, holding ink while offering traditional Victorian style to the room. The combination of clear cut glass and bright silver creates a functional writing accessory for everyday use in a study or home office.

FAQs

Silver-mounted glass inkwells became widely popular during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as essential writing accessories for hold liquid ink securely while decorating office desks.

Traditional high-grade inkwells combine heavy lead crystal or cut glass bases with hallmarked sterling silver collars, mounts, and hinged lids.

Authentic pieces display official hallmarking stamps on the silver components indicating purity, makers marks, assay office symbols, and date letters, alongside hand-faceted glass work.

A pair of silver inkwells can be arranged symmetrically on an executive office desk, positioned on a console table, or stacked atop books on a library shelf.

Silver components should be gently buffed using a soft polishing cloth suitable for silver, while the glass base can be wiped clean with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
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