Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 1165

A Victorian inkstand

Estimate £500 - £600 | Hammer £500

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Description

A Victorian inkstand, the serpentine moulded border with flowers and leafage, fitted with two silver-mounted faceted glass wells and a taper stick with extinguisher, on four panel feet, by Hawkesworth, Eyre & Co, Sheffield 1858, the well mounts by Henry Manton, Birmingham 1858. 11in (28cm) 18oz of weighable silver