Quadruple Plate Silver Inkwell

This inkwell is a nice example of late 19th to early 20th-century craftsmanship by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co., a well-known American silver manufacturer. The marking “Simpson Hall Miller, Quadruple Plate, 139” indicates that it is made of quadruple silver plate, which means it has four layers of silver plating, making it more durable and giving it a richer appearance. The hinged lid is topped with an artichoke finial. The body and lid are adorned with intricate high relief floral patterns.

Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. was established in Wallingford, Connecticut, in 1866. They were renowned for their high-quality silver-plated items, and their products were often marked with “quadruple plate” to denote the superior quality of the silver plating. The company became part of the International Silver Company in 1898.