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Creator: James Young
18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young
18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young

18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young

$49,500

18th Century Silver Inkwell by James Young

By James Young

Located in New Orleans, LA

This superlative, Georgian-period silver inkwell was crafted by 18th century London silversmith James Young. Of exceptional size and quality, this large inkwell is perfectly appointed to draft important correspondence, complete with a sand shaker and compartments for writing utensils. A masterpiece of the restrained Georgian style, the inkwell bears the marital coat-of-arms of the Gresley and Coventry families with the motto “Meliore fyde quam fortuna,” or “With better fidelity than fortune.” Hallmarked London, 1782 11 1/4” wide x 7 1/2” deep x 5 1/2” high The armorial bearings almost certainly commemorate the marriage of Sir Roger Gresley, the 8th Baronet of Drakelowe, and Lady Sophia Coventry, youngest daughter of the 7th Earl of Coventry...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique James Young Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

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James Young desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

James Young desk accessories are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of James Young desk accessories, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desk accessories by James Young were created in the Georgian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. Prices for James Young desk accessories can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $49,500 and can go as high as $49,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $49,500.