Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Inkwell - Antique Edwardian

Description

This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and tortoiseshell inkwell has a plain trapezoidal prism shaped form.

Each surface of this impressive inkwell is embellished with an exceptional tortoiseshell panel with paralleling broad sterling silver borders.

This antique inkwell is fitted with a domed panelled cover surmounted with a sterling silver elongated urn style finial, securing with a screw fitment to the interior.

The anterior surface of the cover is fitted with a hallmarks incurved shaped thumbpiece.

The cover opens to reveal the removable copper and glass ink liner which is ornamented with a cut glass star motif to the underside.

This antique tortoiseshell inkwell has a weighted sterling silver base and is supported by four bun style feet.

Read about the history of the inkstand here