An early George II treasury inkstand, on four large scroll feet, the two hinged covers engraved with the arms of Middleton, impaling Townsend for George, third viscount Middleton, fitted on one side with a detachable inkpot and sander and two compartments, maker Sebastian and James Crespell, London 1764, 11 7/8in (30.2cm), 93.5oz.
