A Victorian sterling silver and glass lady's inkwell, 1854 London, with maker's mark Sc, of Eastern inspiration with a lobed base and pierced holder for the ruby well, a floriform rim and high dome hinged lid, gilt washed and lightly engraved with rocaille scrolls, a contemporary armorial and raised on shell feet; hallmarked underside and to mounts, total weight 608gr height 11.5 cm. diameter 18 cm (irregular)