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Edwardian silver crystal inkwell with a tray
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural, Silver |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | English silver hallmarks - see Narratives |
| Manufacturer | Matthews, Henry |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | 1906 |
| Measuring | Tray: 2 x 11 x 11 cm. ; Inkwell: 7.5 x 5 x 5 cm. (Height x Width x Length) |
A silver tray standing on four legs and supporting a mounted crystal inkwell with a silver lid.
Hallmarked on the tray and lid “H&M” (Henry Matthews,Birmingham).
Quality artist work. Decorated silver legs in Barrocco style.
Henry Matthews was particularly remembered for his small silver items that required great attention to detail.
Purchased for $150 in December 2023
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