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Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell - Antique George V

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass inkwell; part of our antique silver and glassware collection

SKU: A6833

Price: £1,095.00

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Sterling Silver and Glass Inkwell - Antique George V

Description

This exceptional antique George V English sterling silver inkwell has a plain square form with incurved corners.

The shaped surface of this impressive inkwell is plain and unembellished, with applied reed decorated borders to the upper rim and plateau base.

This antique sterling silver inkwell is fitted with an impressive flat topped hinged hallmarked sterling silver cover, incorporating a shaped thumbpiece to the anterior edge.

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

The body of this impressive inkwell incorporates a large glass ink bottle, ornamented with a star cut motif to the underside and secured with a hallmarked bracket and screwfitment.

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Maker: S W Smith & Co

Date: 1917

Origin: Birmingham, England

Condition

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

The inkwell has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

The glass body is in perfect condition.

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

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

Dimensions

Width 10.8cm/4.3"

Diameter of rim 3.1cm/1.2"

Height 4cm/1.6"

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