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Sterling Silver Mounted Crystal Travel Inkwell
| Categories | Travel |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | William Neal |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1853 |
| Measuring | 3 ⅜” x 1 ½” x 1 ½” high |
This rectangular travel inkwell has a sterling silver mount which is set on a crystal body. It has a key screw to secure the lid. The inside of the lid has a black leather seal fixed by a plain silver plate. The exterior of the lid is ornately decorated, and the central cartouche is engraved with an armorial crest depicting a Griffin holding a crown with the initials ‘W.R.M.H.’ beneath. The glass inkwell has a star-cut base. The inkwell is hallmarked for London 1853 with the maker’s mark of William Neal.
Sold for $225 in December 2023
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