Georgian Inkwells

Antique English sterling silver inkstand London 1905 James Parkes. Rectangular shape, gadroon, and shell foliate cornices on four turned paw supports. Reta...

A Superb Example of an English Sterling Silver Late Georgian Embossed Twin Ink Bottle Desk Standish, complete with all its accessories to include a pair frosted glass ink jars encased within pierced outer bodies with leaf capped covers which are attached to the main frame, see image. The removable single candleholder is complete with its original drip pan. The main gadrooned edge frame with allover lavish cast shell detail is raised on four highly ornate supports with shell, acanthus and scrolling detail. Mark of CTFGF for Charles Thomas Fox & George Fox. Assayed in London in 1853. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses, possibly never used. Marks are crisp and clear. Width: (at base of frame) 9.5" (24cm). Depth: (at base of frame) 6.25” (15.75cm) Height: (entire) 5” (13cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping. Charles Fox I entered a mark in 1801 working in Old St, London until he retired in 1827. His son Charles Fox II...

Georgian period Sheffield silver plate on copper inkwell set. Having two crystal inkwells, with candle holder and snuffer. presented and fitted on an ornate silver tray...

Antique 19th century Georgian solid silver-gilt on green marble inkwell depicting the birth of Venus (Aphrodite). Reclining and bare chested on a mount of shells, with one shell appl...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III sterling silver and glass inkstand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver desk standish has a rectangular shaped form onto four bracket feet. The surface of this antique inkstand is plain and unembellished, incorporating two oval recesses composing pen wells. The rim of the body of this sterling silver inkstand...

An exceptionally fine quality Irish well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and large proportions, with unusual moulded brass inlay decoration and central shield shaped brass tablet on hinged lid, first quarter of the 19th century, complete with original fitted interior and later gilt tooled dark red leather writing surface. An unusual mechanism reveals twin secret drawers, see image. Condition: Professionally restored with replaced gold leaf tooled leather inside which is beautifully executed. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present however key does not turn the lock. Two crystal ink bottles of a later period, nice original firm hinges. Engraved “George A C Long”. Paper label Austins 39 Westmorland Street Dublin Measures: Height 6.25” (16cm), width 16” (40cm), depth 9.5” (24cm. Location: Dublin City, Ireland.   George Austin was registered at 7 St Andrew's Street in Dublin Ireland in 1827 but likely that his business had been established some years prior. He made and sold writing desks & travelling slopes, dressing cases and military canteens as well as fancy goods. By 1840 his shop was known as Austin's Manufactory. His son (Thomas) joined the business and soon after they win a silver medal from the Royal Dublin Society at the exhibition of 1844. In 1847 George was appointed cabinet maker to Lord Clarendon (Lord Lieutenant of Ireland). The business expanded into larger premises at 39 Westmoreland Street where in 1862 the Dublin Street directory lists Thomas and George Austin as dressing case and dispatch box...

An exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and medium proportions, with unusual moulded brass i...

A superb example of an English sterling silver late Georgian crested twin ink bottle desk Standish, complete with all its accessories to include a pair hand cut crystal ink jars with...

Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of foliage patterns and whose grip is adorned with a head of putti. The handle, which is dec...

This magnificent silver inkstand by the preeminent silversmith Paul Storr is a work of Georgian elegance. Exhibiting an exuberant design of flowers, scallop shells and rolling acanthus this magnificent set is comprised of three cut-glass jars, serving as an inkwell, quill Stand and pouncepot, all set upon an elevated pen tray. This set boasts even further rarity with the inclusion of a chamberstick and snuffer, set atop the inkwell. An engraved heraldic crest and marvelously ornate scrolled feet provide the finishing touches. Such an exclusive, beautifully-crafted piece would have been reserved for the most affluent client. This set reflects the level of craftsmanship, superior quality, and attention to detail Paul Storr imparted to all of his works. He is considered by many to be the greatest silversmith of his era and was the principal silversmith of Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, the Royal Jewelers...

An unusual late 19th century cast iron Inkwell, in the form of Sir John Fallstaff, the head lifting off to reveal the sander (the torso) and the tors...

An English silver plate ink stand with double pen reservoirs fitted with a pair of covered ink jars flanking the chamber stick mounted with a snuffer, resting on figural supports bel...