A Victorian silver inkstand

A Victorian silver inkstand,

by The Barnards, London 1843,

rounded rectangular form, the centre with a sarcophagus shaped box, the pull-off cover with a reversible cover with a flame finial and taper holder, with two pen wells and two silver-mounted cut-glass inkwells with hinged covers, engraved with a crest, length 26cm, approx. weight 19.7oz.