Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell - Antique George V

This exceptional antique George V cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain square form.

The Mappin and Webb inkwell is fitted with an impressive circular hallmarked sterling silver mount and hinged cover.

The cover opens to reveal the removable glass ink liner.

The large glass body of this inkwell is plain with chamfered corners.

The posterior surface of the hallmarked mount bears the retailer's mark 'Mappin & Webb', in addition to the registration number '4933'.

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

The glass body is in perfect condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount and 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.

Diameter of rim 3.5cm/1.4"

Width 9.7cm/3.8" square

Height 11.3cm/4.4"