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George III Sterling Lock-Down Travel Inkwell
| Categories | Travel |
| Material | Silver |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Thomas Wright |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1809 |
| Measuring | 1 ¾” diameter; 1 ½” high |
This George III sterling silver lock-down inkwell is in a cylindrical drum shape. It is hallmarked with “TW” (most likely Thomas Wright, reg’d. 1778); a lion passant; a crowned leopard head (used until 1822, after which the leopard lost his crown); an upper case “O”, the date mark for 1809; and a right-facing George III (1726-1821). The inkwell is also stamped with a (partial) lion passant and the date mark “O” at the rear of the lid in front of the hinge.
Beneath the hallmarks is a silver medallion stamped:
WELLS & CO.
PATENT
29 COCKSPUR STREET
Sold for $305 in July 2024
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