A George III silver-gilt inkstand

A George III silver-gilt inkstand,

by Samuel Whitford, London 1809,

rectangular form, with two pen wells, Greek key border, with two silver-mounted glass inkwells, (one glass inkwell a.f), the underside inscribed 'Sarah Henry Cavendish 24 Oct 1811', with a central chamberstick, on four winged paw feet, on a later wooden stand with an applied engraved plaque, length 22.7cm, approx. weight 22oz.

Provenance: purchased from Thomas Lumley Ltd., 3 Bury Street, St. James's, London SW1.