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Sterling Silver Inkwell – Inscribed
| Categories | Presentation Piece, Silver |
| Type | Inscribed and Hallmarked |
| Material | Silver |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | 1907 - 1917 |
| Measuring | 4 ½” diameter; 2” high |
Presented is a solid sterling silver inkwell by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company of London. It has a date letter hallmark for 1907 but the inscription to a vicar and his wife on top of the lid is for 1917. The inkwell is hallmarked in 3 different places and has a glass liner as well as a glass ink pot. The liner and pot are removable. The inkwell has fluted sides and a reeded base.
Sold for $300 in May 2023
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