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Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Inkstand, Samuel Smily, London 1845

$4,527.02
£3,275
€3,908.18
CA$6,276.94
A$6,375.45
CHF 3,673.99
MX$76,974.11
NOK 42,676.85
SEK 43,032.92
DKK 29,214.92

About the Item

Hallmarked in London in 1845 by Samuel Smily, this distinctive Victorian sterling silver inkstand is of a rectangular form featuring a pierced gallery with scrolling and foliate motifs. The stand is supported by four scrolling foliate feet and is fitted with two square, diamond-cut glass inkwells, each topped with a silver hinged cover. One side of the gallery features an engraved crest depicting a pair of wings flanking a central staff. This inkstand measures 2.75" (7cm) tall by 8.5" (21.5cm) wide and 5" (12.5cm) deep, with a silver weight of 18.6 troy ounces.
  • Creator:
    Samuel Smily (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Width: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Depth: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1845
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: b99881stDibs: LU4930249798902

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