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2022 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 2)

Sun, Jul 10, 2022 01:00PM EDT
Lot 831

Sterling Inkstand w Marble Base, Pen Tray & Pencil

Estimate: $400 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
3 sterling writing related items. 1st item: Victorian sterling silver double inkwell stand with chased Gothic revival decoration and scrolled trifid feet, hallmarked for Martin, Hall & Co, Sheffield, Sterling, 1869-70. All detachable silver elements also marked, including silver capped crystal ink bottles and candlestick. Later silvered wax candle and custom-fitted marble base included. Inkstand 5 1/2" H x 9" W x 7" D. 2nd item: Edwardian sterling silver pen tray, rectangular form with crimped rim and repousse bird and figural mask decoration, hallmarked for London, 1901-1902, William Comyns & Sons Ltd, illegible monogram to center. Inscribed "James Ramsay Dundee" to underside. 9 3/8" W x 1 3/8" D. 3rd item: Small unmarked silver metal pencil, lacking lead, with inset stone or glass shield shaped end. 4 1/2" L.

Private Nashville, TN Collection.

Condition

Ink bottles have some minor chipping to base (not visible when inserted in stand), otherwise all items excellent condition.