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JOHN GRINSELL & SONS 1904 Edwardian Cut Crystal Inkwell Desk Tray In .925
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About the Item
An inkwell desk tray designed by John Grinsell & Sons.
This is a very elegant desk inkwell tray set created in London England by the silversmith company of John Grinsell & Sons, back in 1904. Masterfully crafted during the Edwardian period in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with polished finish and decorated at the borders with twisted patterns. Is raised in four-buttons legs and fitted with a removable hand cut glass bottle and with two concealed screws to remove the framed base. The bottle for the ink is fitted with a sterling hinged lid.
John Grinsell & Sons
They were a Birmingham and London based silversmith, originally established as Grinsell & Bourne in 1864. In 1871, after the partnership dissolved, John Grinsell formed a new company with his sons, Thomas Bywater Grinsell, James Erazmus Grinsell, Lorenzo Grinsell, and Joseph Charles Grinsell, renaming it John Grinsell & Sons. The company specialized in silver-mounted glass, stoneware, and ceramic items, including lock-up liquor frames, biscuit boxes, and salad bowls. They registered their trademark, "Cupid standing on a scroll," in 1879. The firm later became John Grinsell & Sons Ltd. in 1905 and was eventually acquired by Barker Ellis & Co. Ltd
Country: London, England.
Period: Edwardian, 1904.
Maker: John Grinsell & Sons.
Materials: Sterling silver and hand cut crystal.
Weight: 435.95 Grams, (279.50 Dwt).
Measurements: 83 mm by 216 mm by 102 mm (3.25 x 8.5 x 4.0 Inches).
Hallmarks: All parts are stamped with British marks, the mark of England and the city of London, the maker's mark JG&S associated to John Grinsell & Sons, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .925/.999 silver and the code letter i for the production date of 1904.
Condition: The overall condition of this inkwell tray by John Grinsell & Sons is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D070525TNNJ/12.92
- Creator:John Grinsell & Sons (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1904
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this inkwell tray by John Grinsell & Sons is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: D070525TNNJ/12.921stDibs: LU8303245786362
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