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Exceptional Early Victorian English Sterling Silver Inkstand by Henry Wilkinson

About the Item

A rare Early Victorian sterling silver inkstand or standish by Henry Wilkinson. Retaining its original bottles, lids, taper stick, snuffer and a quill or wafer compartment. The body has pierced feet and elaborate swags to the edges and borders throughout. Marked throughout for Henry Wilkinson, Sheffield, 1841 and Sterling. Length: ca. 8 1/2 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
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    Height: 5.75 in (146.05 mm)Width: 5.63 in (143.01 mm)Length: 8.5 in (215.9 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1841
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. With some flakes to the edges of the bottles, some very light edge wear to the silver and a few very light bends or creases, some fine and light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU84936978582
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