Inkwells & Desktop Accessories 6
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rectangular
silver inkstand approx 8"x6" on ball and claw feet with scrolled edging and
rococo motifs. two square cut glass inkwells with hinged silver tops and
central wafer tray. hallmark London 1899 maker`s mark JG&S.
figured
brass inkhorn/penholder/writing case approx 7" long. hinged rococo top to ink
container. chased oriental markings along side. provenance doubtful but
possibly a Middle East souvenir piece.
Victorian
walnut posting box overall approx 10"x5½"x5½" with hinged glass panelled
fall front, lock and key. top with fitted brass tablet inscribed `LETTERS` in red
capitals.
EXCELITE
oak desk stand with two pressed glass inkwells each 3"x3" with loose
bakelite tops red and black. pen groove and diamond point pattern to base of wells.
English - extensive commercial usage 1930`s-1960`s.
rectangular
pen rack 6"x2¾" with wooden base and miniature brass fencing supports. marked
in gilt lettering `PEN RACK SOUVENIR 1905` `CONTREXEVILLE SOURCE DU PAVILLON`.
a
pair of 19c Staffordshire dalmatian inkwells/penholders the dogs with gilt collars lying
on ovoid blue bases 5" long.
metal
gilded inkwell with centrally raised hinged top and glass well. moulded sprigs rising to
form latticed rear decoration. plan dimensions approx 7"x4".
c1880
pale green paperweight/inkwell. heavy base and stopper with millefiori and
lattacinio decoration red/yellow/pink/black. approx 4 ½" tall circular base
4" diameter.
rectangular
crested china inkwell 4¾"x3"x1½" with front pen rack and rear nib/pin
tray. printed vignette on front `HERTFORD CASTLE (WEST FRONT)`
mid-Victorian
rectangular pierced brass double pen tray having 2 brass inkwells with hinged tops.
carrying handle. overall size approx 14"x9". pierced ends with relief
foliate and shell decoration.
top
- late 18c fluted bulbous ivory handled quill penknife 6½" long in
slip case with daisy type motif. centre - bone
handled quill knife/eraser steel tongued blade.5¼" long marked `APIS UNSTAINABLE
SHEFFIELD`. bottom - ivory handled eraser
5½" long with spade shaped steel blade and kettle motif.