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Solid Silver Double Inkwell Standish

Categories Silver
Type Standish
Material Silver
Markings See narrative
Manufacturer Henry Wilkinson & Co 
Origin England
Date or Era 1888
Measuring 10 ½” x 7 ¼” x 6”

Victorian silver standish raised on four scrolled feet, cast foliate scroll decoration, vacant cartouche, two silver topped glass inkwells, the central receptacle with removable chamberstick and chained snuffer – all fully hallmarked for London 1888 by Henry Wilkinson & Co (John Brashier) of Norfolk Street, Sheffield.

 

Sold for $1000 in May 2023

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