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Silver 1842 Presentation Inkstand
| Categories | Presentation Piece |
| Type | Standish |
| Material | Silver |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Henry Wilkinson & Co |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1841 |
| Measuring | Base measures 5 ⅝” x 8 ½” |
Georgian Sheffield sterling silver and crystal double inkstand with compartment, chamberstick, and double pen rest. It is engraved, “Presented to the Revd. H. Moule by a few of his Congregation as a Testimony of their esteem for his works and labor of love. January 27th 1842”.
The tray is marked with Henry Wilkinson & Co. maker’s mark, Queen Victoria mark, 1841 date letter “V”, crown and lion passant marks. Every piece is marked. The center chamberstick covers a storage compartment.
Sold for $520 in August 2023
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