Inkipedia
Curling Inkstand
| Categories | Sports |
| Type | Curling |
| Material | Nickel |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | George Wish |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 9 ¾” x 6 ¾” x 4 ¾” high |
Silverplate double inkstand with pen holder features two inkwells in the shape of curling stones and a pair of crossed curling brushes. It is marked on the bottom with model number 6725 and E.P.N.S. (Electro Plated Nickel Silver), and is hallmarked G & W over S inside a shield. This is the hallmark for George Wish in Sheffield (1879 – 1914).
Sold for $290 in July 2019
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