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Sterling Silver Lock-Down Traveler
| Categories | Travel |
| Material | Silver |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | William Neal |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1845 |
| Measuring | 1 ⅜” x 1 ⅜” x 1 ⅜” high |
The body of this traveling inkwell is cut glass with polished sides and a starburst on the bottom. The cover, the lid, and the screw tab are all sterling silver, hand chased in a fancy foliate pattern. The center has an interlocking script monogram that looks like WBP. The hinged screw-tab is decorated on both sides and lays flat once screwed down.
The inkwell is marked with a lion passant, a leopard head, a lower-case Gothic “k” (for production year of 1845), a left facing profile of Queen Victoria (in use from 1838 to 1890) and a “WN” (William Neal) in an oval maker’s mark.
Sold for $135 in August 2024
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