Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 26th October 2016
Lot 1281
A George III silver-gilt inkstand
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £600
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Description
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.