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Sterling Silver Lock-Down Inkwell
| Categories | Travel |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Thomas Dicks |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1830 |
| Measuring | 1 ½” diameter: 1 ¼” high |
This cut glass and sterling lock-down travel inkwell was produced by the London silversmith Thomas Dicks in 1830. It measures 1 ½” in diameter by 1 ¼” high and is cut into 11 vertical panels. The hinged screw-tab works perfectly and lays flat once screwed down.
The lid is engraved with a family crest of a crown over a bird-and-anchor. Underneath is engraved:
LADY HOOD
OF
AVALON
On either side: Maclean / Marsham are engraved in script.
There is a listing for “The Lady Hood of Avalon” in the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire. Also, the Maclean and Marsham names appear in the same early 1800’s listings. This may well have been a wedding gift to a daughter, inscribed with both her maiden and married last names.
Sold for $112 in April 2024
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