Deakin & Sons Golfing Inkstand

This silver-plated inkstand features a golfer at its center.

• Design: The inkstand is an oval-shaped tray with four ornate, curved feet. The surface of the tray is decorated with fine, engraved foliage and floral patterns. At the center is a detailed figure of a golfer in mid-swing, poised to hit a ball. On either side of the golfer are two ink reservoirs shaped like golf balls with a textured, dimpled surface. A scrolled pen holder is mounted on the front.

About James Deakin & Sons and the Markings

• Manufacturer: The mark “JAMES DEAKIN & SONS SHEFFIELD” identifies the company that made the piece. James Deakin & Sons was a well-known English silversmith and electroplate manufacturer based in Sheffield, a major center for the silver industry. They were active from 1866 until their closure in 1955.
• Desk Bell Mark: The symbol above the name,  a “desk bell,” is a maker’s mark used by James Deakin & Sons for their silver-plated wares.
• Number S8252: The number “S8252” is likely a design or pattern number used by the company to identify this specific model.