Sterling Silver and Enamel Capstan Inkwell - Antique George V

Description

This exceptional antique George V sterling silver and enamel inkwell has a plain circular capstan* form.

The surface of this antique inkwell is embellished with exceptional enamel decoration depicting evenly spaced purple ribbon bow designs, anchoring floral festoons and pensile pink rose garlands emanating towards the outer circumference.

The enamel to the waisted neck of the inkwell is further embellished with an arched purple design, incorporating a lozenge pattern.

This impressive inkwell is fitted with a hallmarked cylindrical cover; the anterior surface of the cover is embellished with a guilloche enamel panel depicting further lozenge and floral garland motifs.

This sterling silver inkwell is fitted with a removable liner.

This impressive example of antique silverware retains the original gilding to the underside and interior.

This exceptional antique enamel inkwell is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

*A capstan is a revolving waisted cylindrical component of nautical machinery used to wind rope and/or cables.

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