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Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co

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Antique Silver Inkstand Inkwell, London 1899 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Plain rectangular form on four turned feet, shaped chippendale like border, well section for pen and square facetted glass inkwell, hinged silver cover. Measures: 7.25 x 5.40 x 3.40 inches ( top of inkwell). Weight of silver: 330 grams (10.60 oz). William Gibson (d. 1913) and John Lawrence Langman (1846 - 1928) established the Goldsmith and Silversmiths Co in 1880. The firm was active at 112 Regent Street, London acquiring the premises previously used by John Joseph Mechi. In 1893, the firm absorbed The Goldsmiths' Alliance Ltd (late A.B. Savory & Sons) and in 1898 became the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd being active as jewellers, dealers in diamonds and precious stones, silversmiths, electroplaters and watch and clock makers. In 1952, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd was amalgamated with Garrard & Co Ltd. firm and participated in a number of national and international exhibitions: Indian and Colonial Exhibition (London, 1886), Paris (1889), Chicago (1893), California (1894), Paris (1900) and Franco-British Exhibition (London, 1908). The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co was active with manufactories at Newcastle Place, Clerkenwell; Regent Works, Sheffield and Rue St George, Paris and as retailer of items supplied by various British gold and silver manufacturers (Martin Hall & Co Ltd, W&G Sissons, Wakely & Wheeler, William Comyns, Harrison Brothers & Howson, etc.)
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.4 in (86.36 mm)Width: 5.4 in (137.16 mm)Length: 7.25 in (184.15 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1899
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  • Seller Location:
    Toronto, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AL35131stDibs: LU38013526762

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