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A transitional Georgian/Victorian sterling silver inkwell desk…
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Melbourne
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22-Feb-2015
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A transitional Georgian/Victorian sterling silver inkwell desk set, 1837 Sheffield, with maker's marks for Henry Wilkinson & Co, some rubbed. Well cast and chased in the rococo revival manner, with a rectangular shaped base embellished with scrolls and acanthus leaves and raised upon conforming pierced feet, the tray with a moat and two faceted glass pots with mushroom style tops and a central chalice holding a removable taper stick holder; hallmarked to all components. Silver weight 1028gr. Height 15.5 cm. Length 28.5 cm. Depth 20 cm
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Recreations & Pursuits: Writing - Inkwells & inkstands