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Silver Capstan Inkwell

Categories Silver
Material Silver
Markings See narrative
Manufacturer James Dixon & Sons
Origin England
Date or Era circa 1920
Measuring 3 ⅝” diameter; 3 ¼” high

Sterling silver round Capstan type inkwell made by James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1920. It features three pen holes, a hinged lid with finial, and its original glass insert.

Sold for $186 in July 2024

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