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Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery
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The inkwell with a square base having four faceted faces leading up to a central boulle lidded square glass inkwell with brass collar. The Boulle work finished in typical fashion with Tortoiseshell and Brass inlay. Signed to the centre of the stand which can be seen when you remove the inkwell J C Vickery. The inkwell dates to the 19th century and the middle of the Victorian period circa 1880. Made for Asprey. Small loss to the glass collar on the rim of the inkwell below the lid.
J.C. Vickery (John Collard Vickery) initially bought the long establish business of William Griggs with his business partner at the time Arthur Thomas Hobbs circa 1890. Griggs was an established stationer and bookseller located at 183, Regent St. London where he had resided for approximately 50 years. When Vickery and Hobbs took over they expanded the stock to include jewellery, dressing cases, gold and silver lines. After 1891 Vickery continued the business alone extending his premises in 1900 to 179, 181 and 183 Regent Street, with showrooms to the rear at 1 New Burlington Place. Over his career Vickery obtained royal warrants for a range of Royals including His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen, HM Queen Alexandra, TRH the Prince and Princess of Wales and provided serviced to the Royal families in Portugal, Spain, Denmark and many more. The business was acquired by James Walker Ltd in the 1930s and the J.C. Vickery brand was removed.
Boulle is a rich marquetry process or inlay perfected by renowned French cabinetmaker André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732). It involves veneering furniture with sheets of tortoiseshell which have been meticulously inlaid with brass and/or pewter in elaborate designs, often incorporating arabesques.
Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard, glossy substance called keratin, which can be cut and shaped into a variety of decorative items. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles, and other small items. It is also sometimes used to make tea caddies, as it is strong, durable, and can be polished to a high shine. The term “tortoiseshell” is used to describe these decorative items, even though they are made from the shells of sea turtles because the term has been used historically to refer to this material.
Victorian, an era of British History corresponding approximately with the reign of Queen Victoria from the 20th of June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901 however, there are arguments stating that the Victorian era is actually from 1820 until 1914 proceeded by Georgian era and followed by the Edwardian era.
- Creator:J. C. Vickery (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
- Style:High Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Inner glass liner with a chip.
- Seller Location:Northampton, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 501442ICE1stDibs: LU8027243028742
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