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A George V silver desk inkwell, Hukin & Heath, Birmingham 1916, canted and shaped square form with allover engine turned decoration and fitted glass liner with star base, width 9cm, 8.1oz grossNo damage or repair, cartouche on lid has engraved intials, very minor nibbles to inner top rim of glass, hinged lid working perfectly, hallmarks clear.
A French porcelain two handled pedestal ovoid vase, in the Empire taste, decorated with medieval courtier, the verso with moored sailing boats, gilt borders, 21cm high, c.1835; a French canted square desk inkwell, green cartouches and stylised roses, foliate and anthemion feet and borders, 10cm wide, c.1860
A silver frame, Asprey, London 1927, with engine turned decoration containing a perpetual calendar, 24.5cm x 20.5cm, an oval silver photograph frame and a silver mounted ink well CONDITION REPORT: Photo frame slightly worn silver and mark, the fabric backing to the easel back is stained and very tatty. No glass to front. Perpetual calendar silver a little worn, backing fairly tidy but the retaining ribbon to the easel stand has broken off. Calendar itself rather faded. Inkwell looks overall good but small chip to lower edge of glass well.
A George V silver urn shaped mustard, with pierce-decorated body, domed hinged cover and blue glass liner, by Nathan & Hayes, Chester 1912, 13cm high, a pair of George II silver circular salts, on pad feet, marks worn maker possibly W.I, London 1755, 6.5cm wide, a pair of Victorian silver oval pierced salts with blue glass liners, a George III silver baluster castor, by Crispin Fuller, London 1796, a silver oval mustard and a silver capstan inkwell, 14oz weighable. (8)Urn mustard - good overall, lid does not quite sit flat, liner intact. Pair of circular salts - both have pushes visible to the interior from the legs, marks very worn. Pair of oval salts - good, liners intact. Oval mustard - good, liner intact. Castor - base is buckled and split, with soldered repairs, castor has a lean, and several small dings/dents to the body. Inkwell - good overall, lid does not quite sit flat and the weighted base is a bit loose. Glass liner intact. Hase engraved initials to lid and inscription '25th Jun 1911' to body.
Ca. 1100-1200 AD.A bronze inkwell with its distinctive hexagonal-shaped body, flat base, and straight walls adorned with finely incised decorations. The fitted lid, topped with a pointed finial, not only added a decorative element but also served to protect the contents of the inkwell from evaporation or contamination. The upper surface of the lid features a decorative band, further enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the inkwell. These inkwells served as essential writing accessories, primarily used for holding ink or pigments. The hexagonal shape of the inkwell provided an elegant and functional design, allowing for stability and preventing it from rolling or tipping over. The flat base ensured a steady placement on writing surfaces, while the straight walls facilitated easy access to the ink or pigments within. Size: L:105mm / W:75mm ; 345g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
High Quality 19th Century Writing Slope once owned by Lewis Randle Starkey MP (1836-1910). What is obvious from this box is that they were makers of quality and their use of a Bramah Lock (Brass lock plate stamped "Bramah J.Dyus London") and Berry Patent wells are testament to this. This box is remarkable for its completeness original tools and travelling inkwell and vesta case (likely to be Berry's). This is a double action slope opening first to reveal three reusable faux slates to use with a pencil. This section then opens again to reveal a a slope to one side. The piano hinges are all solid brass and the lock a top-notch Bramah (no key), a true sign of quality, this would have been an expensive box in it's day. The leather exterior is embossed in a quilted design and has a heavy duty cast brass carry handle to the top, coordinating with the brass escutcheon. The handle engraved "Lewis R Starkey". Pen knife by Joseph Rodgers and Sons of Sheffield. The company's trade mark was a star and cross. Rodgers was one of a handful of cutlers with a Royal Warrant. Cutlers to Her Majesty refers to Queen Victoria.Lewis Randle Starkey (13 March 1836 – 16 September 1910) was a British Conservative politician. He was the eldest son of John Starkey of Spring Lodge, Huddersfield and his wife, Sarah Anne, daughter of Joseph Armitage, a millowner of Milnsbridge, Yorkshire. Following education at Rugby School and the University of Berlin he entered "commercial pursuits" in Yorkshire.[2] In October 1857, he was commissioned a lieutenant in the 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment of Yeomanry. In 1858 he married his namesake, Constance Margaret, daughter of Thomas Starkey. He was appointed a deputy lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire on 6 December 1867,[4] and was promoted to captain in the Yeomanry on 22 February 1868.In 1868 he was chosen by the Conservative Party to be a parliamentary candidate for the Southern Division of the West Riding of Yorkshire, but failed to be elected. He was the party's candidate again at the next general election in 1874, and was elected in the place of the sitting Liberal member of parliament, Henry F Beaumont. By this time, he was living at Heath Hall, near Wakefield. Starkey only served one term in the Commons, losing his seat at the 1880 general election.Having left parliament, Starkey and his family moved to Norwood Park, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire in 1881.[8] He held the office of High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire in 1891, was an alderman on Nottinghamshire County Council, and was appointed a deputy lieutenant of the county in January 1891 He was a director of the Midland Railway. Starkey's eldest son was John R Starkey, who became MP for Newark, and a baronet. Lewis Randle Starkey died in September 1910, aged 74.
SWANSEA PORCELAIN SHELL INKWELL, formed as an upturned shell picked out in gold, three smaller shells forming the finial and quill holders mounted on the upper surface, painted by William Pollard with wild flowers and strawberries, marbled gilt exterior, 10cms diamProvenance: private collection SwanseaComments: cover and liner remade, small rim chip and hairlines, gilt rubbed, ink stains to crazing
A Collection of Assorted Silver and Silver Plate, the silver including dressing-table items; condiment items; a capstan inkwell a toastrack and other items, the silver plate including a three-light candelabrum and other items; Together With a silver overlay green glass decanter and six glasses (two trays)
A Collection of Assorted Silver and Silver Plate, the silver including a cased bowl and spoon; an inkwell; dressing-table jars and other items; the silver plate including a cased set of mother-of-pearl handled fish knives and forks and other items; Together With assorted other items including table linens; costume jewellery and various coins (two trays)
Horse hoof inkwell, mounted in silver plate, the lid of the inkwell is engraved 'Black Magic' 1920-1930. Note: The Singapore Polo Club is one of the oldest sporting and social clubs in Singapore, founded in 1886 by the Officers of the King's Own Regiment, 1st Battalion, the club is still in existence today.
An Edwardian oak stationery cabinet. With rising lid and drop front with a fold-down writing surface, fitted with drawers, stationery racks and an inkwell, height 21cm, width 32cm, depth 18.5cm.There are no damage issues to report, two internal dividers are loose, there are two vacant metal runners on the front, presumably once holding a calendar.The Morroco leather shows a little wear.
A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) BLACK AND GOLD LACQUER LETTER BOX (FUBAKO) AND A STERLING SILVER INKWELL WITH GLASS LINER. The box of rectangular form, decorated with autumn foliage, 23.5cm wide, the tapering square section inkwell engraved with flowers and grass, stamped OKUBO Sterling, 2cm highThe box with some minor flaking and wear to the edge of the rims, the inkwell with some discolouration/tarnishing to top, minor wear.

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