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Sterling Silver Blue Enameled Inkwell

Categories Enameled Metal
Material Enamel, Silver
Markings See Narrative
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin England
Date or Era circa 1920
Measuring 2 ½” diameter; 1 ½” high

This sterling silver and enamel inkwell is hallmarked with a 925 standard and has a light blue guilloche enameled lid and body.

Guilloche enamel is a decorative technique in which a metal base is engraved with a pattern and then covered with a translucent layer of enamel. The pattern is usually created by using a lathe or an engine-turned machine.

Sold for $350 in February 2024

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