Australia.A nineteenth-century Australian emu egg inkwell, mounted in silver-coloured metal, of ovoid and circular form, with central applied reticulated band, supporting opposing stamped foliate clusters, atop a stepped and spreading circular form foot, the hinged cover surmounted by an applied figural group, comprising foliage with a central cast kangaroo finial, the cover opens to reveal an internal compartment for ink, the rim struck with two marks, 'SILVER' and 'STERLING' respectively, in the style of Henry Steiner, or J. M. Wendt of Adelaide, circa 1880, height 18.5cm approx
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Elegant Rococo style inkwell, adorned with intricate gilded details and floral motifs. The body of the inkwell is embellished with cherub figures, adding an air of sophistication and charm to the piece. The combination of materials such as gilded metal and cut glass reflects the luxury and opulence characteristic of 18th-century France. This object is not only functional but also represents a miniature work of art that enhances any desk. 24x43x29
Globus - - Dekorativer Erdglobus als Reisetintenfass. Deutschland, um 1875, nicht bezeichnet, der Globus aus Metall mit 12 lithographierten Papiersegmenten bezogen, am Äquator mittels Scharnier zu öffnen, das vergoldete Interieur mit Tintenfass aus Glas und Sprungdeckel, der Südpol als Standfläche abgeflacht. Altersspuren, Tintenflecken auf Südhalbkugel. Durchmesser: ca. 7 cm. Nach der Art des Kartenbildes handelt es sich bei dem Globus wahrscheinlich um ein Produkt aus der Fabrikation von Carl Abel-Klinger in Nürnberg.A novelty inkwell globe. Germany c. 1875, unsigned, 12 lithographed globe gores mounted on a metal sphere, split and hinged at the equator, the gilded interior with glass inkwell and moving cap, the base flattened. Signs of age. Diameter c. 7 cm.
A Set of Six Hallmarked Silver Handled Tea Knives, HB, Sheffield 1971, in a fitted case, a hallmarked silver sugar caster lid, together with assorted platedware, including a decorative pierced tray with cut glass inserts, hinge top inkwell on spreading base, Mapplin and Webb tankard, assorted decorative trays, cutlery, cake forks, etc.
A late 19th Century brass miniature post box, stamped Hopkins 22 New Bond Street, London, the octagonal cover inset with a compass and the cylinder opening to reveal a vesta inside the door and an internal revolving calendar above an inkwell, lacking liner, height 16cm. Condition reports for each lot are available on our website.
Hoof of the steeplechaser Mount Prospect's Fortune winner of the Scottish Grand National and other important races between 1907 and 1911,converted as a hallmarked silver-mounted inkwell, the hinged lid inscribed:FROM ROBERT GORE TO P. NELKE ESQ., MOUNT PROSPECT'S FORTUNE 1902-1912, WON, CHAMPION STEEPLECHASE, LIVERPOOL, 1907 [this race was run over the Grand National fences]; GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP, SANDOWN, 1908; SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL, EGLINGTON HUNT, 1909; SANDOWN GRAND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL STEEPLECHASE 1911; STAKES AMOUNTING TO £2830; sold together with a further horse hoof converted inkwell for a horse called Shamrock who died as a 3-y-o in 1888, with brass fitting, inscription quite rubbed but the inkwell appears to have been used for a racquets competition prize in December 1888, one of the winning players being A.T. Forbes, (2 items).
A late George III rosewood and brass inlaid toilet box, the fully fitted interior containing a range of silver-gilt and cut glass boxes and jars, comprising four large and two smaller hobnail cut bottles with screw covers, three rectangular hobnail cut boxes with pierced and engraved covers, another with plain cover, a similarly covered cylindrical jar, two rectangular and two cylindrical silver-gilt boxes and covers, maker WP probably William Parker, London 1820, a part manicure set, and also containing a silver travelling inkwell, London 1814, and scent funnel, London 1821 by other makers, the box inlaid with cut brass scrolling foliate borders and having recessed side handles, a fitted jewellery drawer and a fitted mirror and letter wallet to the lid interior, 36cm wide, with original leather outer travelling casePlease see additional images uploaded.In good condition overall. There is a small area of loss to the brass inlay on the lower right front of the box, and to the lower keyhole edge. The mirror has some patchiness to the silvering but is intact with easel support. All jars and boxes would appear to be the originals, there are a few with minor knocks and fritting to the edges and corners of the glass but nothing major. A few things missing from the accessories.
A collection of small silver items, to include an early Victorian silver topped glass rectangular travelling inkwell, London 1847, two vesta cases, three silver and mother o'pearl fruit knives, three napkin rings, a mustard, a silver handled button hook, a miniature kitchen pepper, and other small items. (qty)
A GEORGE II SILVER INKSTAND. London 1755, maker Edward Aldridge I & John Stamper, with silver lidded clear glass pounce pot and inkwell housed in pierced recesses, centred by a crest depicting two wings, the stand with two pen trays surrounded by a gadrooned border and raised on four paw feet, 27cm wide, 17.5cm deep, 8cm high, 19.8oz excluding the inkwell and pounce pot.
A Victorian walnut Davenport desk, with satinwood cross banding and line inlay, with a fitted box top of stationary compartments, pen tray, inkwell and paint receptacle, the slope with gilt tooled leather inset, opening to reveal four recesses, over four drawers and four dummy drawers, raised on bun feet, on castors, 85cm high, 55cm wide, 54cm deep.
ROBERT PRINGLE & SONS; a George VI hallmarked silver mug, London 1937, height 7cm, a late Victorian hallmarked silver mounted floral decorated glass scent bottle, height 9cm, and a hallmarked silver mounted circular inkwell, with hinged lid, diameter 8cm, combined weighable silver approx 2.5ozt/78.5g (3).
HARRISON BROTHERS & HOWSON LTD; a miniature modern hallmarked silver filled trumpet vase, Birmingham 1962, height 7.5cm, a Chester hallmarked silver glass lined inkwell, diameter 4cm, two silver topped cut glass scent bottles (both lacking lids), a hallmarked silver lidded cut glass rectangular dressing table jar, 8.5 x 3.5cm, a pinchbeck art glass scent bottle with ring chain, a further hallmarked silver topped glass scent bottle, two hallmarked silver propelling pencils, a silver plated thimble, a hallmarked silver pendant and a pair of Birmingham hallmarked silver and mother of pearl handled fountain pens (one lacking nib), length including nib 12.5cm (13).
A group of various small metal collectables including a 19th century circular brass inkwell, with small pietra dura mosaic to the top and glass inkwell under lid, diameter of base 14cm, a brass hand warmer with pierced top and sides, 4 x 7.5 x 7.5cm, a Houghton-Butcher metal cased field camera, a small circular brass pot with rampant lion impressed to the top, height 3.5cm, diameter 8cm, a bronze kangaroo figure, height 9.5cm, various horse adornments, a pewter aquamanile in the form of a lion, height 8cm, a pair of cased opera glasses etc (qty).
Three items of silver topped glass comprising a blown glass inkwell of dome shape, with pierced silver floral and scroll top and lid, and star cut base, hallmarks rubbed, 5.5 x 7.5cm, a square blown glass jar with hallmarked silver screw lid (missing internal stopper), height 12.5cm, and a small square pressed glass bottle with silver and enamelled screw lid (3).Condition Report: The inkwell is in good condition, no chips, possibly a new pin has been put in the hinge as it isn't flush but otherwise good condition. The large jar has no obvious chips or cracks but there are some dents to the lid. The small bottle has some wear and dents to the lid.

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