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Silver Pocket Watch and Inkwell Combination
| Categories | Dual Purpose Inkstands |
| Type | Clock |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | John Grinsell & Co |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1903 |
| Measuring | 3” x 3” x 3” x 1 ¾” width of watch |
An Edwardian crested silver pocket watch / inkwell combination. The inkwell is hallmarked for J Grinsell, Birmingham 1903 and is made of cut glass, featuring a square base with faceted sides. The inkwell’s lid has a date of June 20th, 1905 inscribed with an eagle insignia above the inscription. The watch is hallmarked for Henry William Griffin, London, 1919. The top unscrews to remove the watch.
Sold for $531 in June 2024
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