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Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell by Asprey & Co - Antique George V

£1,145.00

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell made by Asprey & Co; part of our antique silver and glassware collection

SKU A3746

This fine antique George V cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain cuboid form with rounded corners.


The neck of the antique glass inkwell is encircled with an impressive silver mount and fitted with a compressed circular hinged hallmarked sterling silver cover.


The cover opens to reveal the removable glass ink liner.


The interior of the cover retains the original gilt interior.


The impressive glass body of this inkwell is embellished with hobnail style deep cut glass ornamentation to the underside.


This fine example of antique silverware has been crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Asprey & Co Ltd.


Date: 1921

This antique glass inkwell is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The inkwell has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

The glass is in perfect condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount have wear but remain legible.

The part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear.


Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive example of antique glassware.


Height to top of cover 10cm/3.9"

Width 11.3cm/4.4" square

Diameter of liner 2.5cm/1"

Height of liner 2.8cm/1.1"


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