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Sterling Silver 'Anvil' Inkwell by George Unite & Sons- Antique Edwardian (1906)

£1,545.00

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare and unusual antique Edwardian English sterling silver anvil inkwell made by George Unite & Sons; part of our antique silver and glassware collection

SKU A8678

This exceptional antique Edwardian English sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of an anvil.


The waisted lower portion of this impressive antique inkwell is plain and unembellished.


This Edwardian silver inkwell is fitted with an impressive hinged hallmarked sterling silver cover reflecting the shape of a classic anvil.


The anvil ornament is embellished with details replicating the waisted base, horn, table and face, in addition to a cast and applied smith's hammer.


The cover opens to reveal a serpentine shaped sunken well and removable glass ink liner.


This rare and unusual antique inkwell was made by the renowned Birmingham silversmiths George Unite & Sons.


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Date: 1906

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

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body, in addition to part hallmarks to the cover are all very clear.


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


Length 8.5cm/3.3""

Width 5.5cm/2.2""

Height 7.2cm/2.8""


3.3 troy ounces/103g


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