Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish

Description: Pages View All Products About Us Get In Touch Follow Us View Feedback Got A Question? - Get In Touch! Welcome To - AC Silver Unlimited Fantastic Feedback - Look at our reviews! Visit Store About Us Feedback Contact Us Fully Insured Shipping Free national & International Established since 1977 Internationally Recognised 30 Day Returns Policy For Guaranteed Satisfaction Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish Check Out Our Feedback A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and glass inkstand / desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver inkstand / desk standish, has a rectangular shaped form. This Victorian inkstand is plain and embellished with an applied moulded border to the rim. The surface of this exceptional example of antique silverware incorporates two elongated oval recesses, composing pen wells. This antique hallmarked silver inkstand is supported by four impressive cast bracket style feet embellished with scroll and leaf decoration. The body of the inkstand incorporates two circular ink bottle receivers protruding from either side and conjoined with a central rectangular stamp box via two impressive elevated scrolling leaf decorated brackets. The impressive large glass ink bottles each have a compressive spherical form, ornamented with cut glass decoration. The lower portion of each bottle is fitted with a hallmarked sterling silver mount/foot, accented with a screwfit attachement, allowing the piece to stand securely in situ; this fitment is a fine feature and indicates the high quality of the piece. The upper portion retains the original hallmarked mount and hinged cover encircled with chased volute scrolling leaf motifs. Each ink bottle is surmounted with an impressive cast finial modelled in the form of two opposing masks. The central sterling silver stamp box is plain and unembellished, fitted with a push fit cover. The cover is surmounted with an exceptional cast sterling silver taperstick. The circular shaped capital is ornamented with stylised lead designs, accented to scroll motifs to the rim. The column of the taperstick is comprised of two scrolling leaf decorated arms to large enveloping leaf decoration to the lower portion. This exceptional antique taperstick is further embellished with two seated child-like figures draped in cloth and reclining against the aforementioned leaf decorated column. This magnificent desk standish is the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire. Condition This antique Victorian silver inkstand is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast, applied and chased decoration is all very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the inkstand, part hallmarks struck to stamp box and bottle mounts are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Victorian silverware. Dimensions Inkstand Length 38.3cm/15.1" Width 19.9cm/7.8" Height 17cm/6.7" Ink Bottle Diameter 8.7cm/3.4" Diameter of base 4.5cm/1.8" Height 12.3cm/4.8" Stamp Box Length 9.5cm/3.7" Width 3.9cm/1.5" Height to rim 4.8cm/1.9" Taperstick Length 10.2cm/4" Width 4.2cm/1.7" Height 9.4cm/3.7" Weight 56.7 troy ounces/1764g (excluding glass ink bottles) Maker: Elkington & Co Ltd Date: 1899 Origin: Birmingham, England Contact Seller View Feedback View item video... Jewellery Collection Silverware Collection Rings Collection About Us Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. Delivery Information We offer free domestic delivery on all items. Smaller items such as games and accessories are shipped with Royal Mail and can be expected within 1-3 working days in most cases. Larger items such as consoles are shipped with a courier via next day delivery (UPS/DPD). All orders placed before 2pm GMT are dispatched the same day. Returns Policy If your item is no longer required, then you can return it to us for a full refund. Please note that the item must be returned in the same condition as it was received, with new/sealed items remaining sealed if applicable. If you require any further assistance regarding your return, then feel free to get in touch via the eBay messaging system. If we could also remove the Ebay Member Since part at the bottom that would be appreciated. Contact Us If you have any questions at all please just contact us via eBay's e-mail system. You can also or use the Business seller information contact details at the bottom of every listing. Fully Insured Shipping Free national & International Established since 1977 Internationally Recognised 30 Day Returns Policy For Guaranteed Satisfaction Links Home About Us View Feedback Contact Us Company Info Company Name: AC Silver Unlimited Based In United Kingdom ebay member since 06th Jan 2003 Designed By Jarilo Design

Price: 8345 USD

Location: Newcastle on Tyne

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