PAIR OF 20thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER GROTESQUE INKWELLS, LONDON c.1880

£4,595.00

Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of solid silver inkwells, crafted in a grotesque style reminiscent of a demon wearing a carnival mask, ears modelled as quill rests, these inkwells are the work of two different silversmiths, created in different years yet perfectly matching. Each features a removable glass liner concealed beneath the lid. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1880 & 1884 (E & I) Makers mark DHCH (Daniel & Charles Houle) & WG (William Gwillim).

Reference Number: A10308

This item is eligible for the Pushkin’s Promise scheme.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of solid silver inkwells, crafted in a grotesque style reminiscent of a demon wearing a carnival mask, ears modelled as quill rests, these inkwells are the work of two different silversmiths, created in different years yet perfectly matching. Each features a removable glass liner concealed beneath the lid. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1880 & 1884 (E & I) Makers mark DHCH (Daniel & Charles Houle) & WG (William Gwillim).

Reference Number: A10308

This item is eligible for the Pushkin’s Promise scheme.

Antique 19th Century Victorian pair of solid silver inkwells, crafted in a grotesque style reminiscent of a demon wearing a carnival mask, ears modelled as quill rests, these inkwells are the work of two different silversmiths, created in different years yet perfectly matching. Each features a removable glass liner concealed beneath the lid. Hallmarked English Silver (925 standard), London, year 1880 & 1884 (E & I) Makers mark DHCH (Daniel & Charles Houle) & WG (William Gwillim).

Reference Number: A10308

This item is eligible for the Pushkin’s Promise scheme.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Height: 7 cm // 2.76 in
Width: 7 cm // 2.76 in
Depth: 7 cm // 2.76 in
Combined weight: 480g

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