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Georgian Silver travelling Inkwell London 1814

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Georgian Silver travelling Inkwell London 1814 prob John Douglas. Small rectangular inkwell plain with moulded borders and a hinged screw-down cover surmounted by a folding shaped and reeded screw. Good heavy gauge silver. Good hallmarks on body, cover and screw. Maker's mark ID probably for John Douglas. Measures: Approximately 1.50 x 1.20 x 1.1 inches. Item Weight: 38.16 grams.
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    Height: 1.1 in (27.94 mm)Width: 1.2 in (30.48 mm)Length: 1.5 in (38.1 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1814
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  • Seller Location:
    Toronto, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: L38911stDibs: LU38022294012
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