A George III silver-gilt Neo-classical inkstand

A George III silver-gilt Neo-classical inkstand,

by John Wakelin and Robert Garrard, London 1798,

rectangular form, beaded borders, with a central two-handled vase with acanthus leaf decoration, and with two urn shaped pots, one for ink with a hinged cover and glass liner, the other with a pull-off cover, beaded borders, the stand with two pen wells and on four scroll feet, length 31cm, approx. weight 53oz.