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942

Inkwell

Estimate €500–700

Description

In English silver (925/000)

Cut-out base with raised frieze featuring scrolls, fluting, foliage and shells; two wide fluted pen-rests. Raised on three feet with scrolls and rocailles.

Inkwell and sand-caster in cut glass with hinged silver lids with spiral decoration.

Chester hallmarks for 1904 and silversmith's marks for William Neale (reg. 1882).

(signs of use)

L.: 25 cm

522 g (base)

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