RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 30th August, 2023

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ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER & BRONZE '4LB WEIGHT' INKWELL c.1896

Antique late 19th Century Victorian solid silver & bronze desk Inkwell in a shape of a 4lb weight. When you haven't seen a comparable in your lifetime, it is always exciting, and why we love Victorian novelties. The Victorians pushed the boundaries of style and design in the late 19th century and created some fabulous art and objects. This wonderful inkwell falls into that category. Taking a form of a Victorian four pound imperial measure scale weight of the 1870-80 period the silver mount and ring handle lift to reveal a hidden cavity and liner to keep ink. Given the heavy weight of the solid bronze body, it also acts as a desk weight for papers and letters.

Reference Number: J9236

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"THE THIRST EXTINGUISHER" SILVER PLATED COCKTAIL SHAKER, ASPREY & CO c.1930

MID 20thC SOLID SILVER & ROYAL DOULTON 'BLACKJACK' MUG, ASPREY & CO c.1941

ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER & ENAMEL CIGAR BOX, SAMPSON MORDAN c.1892

Antique 19th Century Victorian solid silver & enamel quite wonderful cigar box, made by one of the leading silversmiths of the day. The eminent firm of Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd was founded 200 years ago in 1823 and made famous for their invention of the mechanical pencil.

Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1892 (R), Maker Sampson Mordan & Co.

Reference Number: J9232