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Sterling Silver 'Lantern' Inkwell - Antique Victorian (1887)

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver inkwell in the form of a lantern; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection

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Description


This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver inkwell has been realistically modelled in the form of a lantern.


The cylindrical body of this impressive Victorian ink bottle is encompassed with vertical pales.


This antique ink bottle is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover, securing with a bayonet style fitment and surmounted with a plain ring loop carrying handle/finial.


This antique inkwell retains the original glass ink bottle.


Read a brief history of antique silver inkwells & inkstands


Maker: Thomas Smily
Date: 1887
Origin: London, England

Condition


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

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the ink bottle and cover, in additional to the part hallmarks to the underside of the base are all very clear.


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

Dimensions


Diameter 3.1cm/1.2"

Height 7.5cm/3"
 
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