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Sterling Silver Desk Standish - Antique George V (1925)

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection

SKU: C1651

Price: £1,195.00

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Description

This exceptional antique silver desk standish, in sterling standard, has a rectangular form.

This George V inkstand is plain and embellished with an applied egg decorated border to the rim.

The surface of this exceptional example of antique silverware incorporates two elongated oval recesses, composing pen wells.

This antique hallmarked silver inkstand is supported by four impressive cast Regency style feet embellished with lobed petal/leaf decoration, in addition to tiered supports in junction with the body.

The stand incorporates two circular inkpots in addition to a central oval receptacle; each hallmarked component secures to the underside with a screw fitment.

Each vessel is plain and unembellished, with applied moulded borders to the upper and lower rims.

The inkpots and container are fitted with hallmarked hinged covers surmounted with impressive acorn style finials.

Each ink pot is fitted with a circular rounded gunmetal liner.

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Maker: Pairpoint Brothers

Date: 1925

Origin: London, England

Condition

This antique silver desk standish is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Each component has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

The cast and applied decoration is all very sharp

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the inkstand, in addition to the part hallmarks to the containers and covers, are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

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

Dimensions

Length 24.7cm/9.7"

Width 16.8cm/6.6"

Height 7.8cm/3.1"

Weight

30.7 troy ounces/954g (excluding gunmetal liners)

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