Lot 354
An early twentieth century silver mounted small capstan inkwell, the typical circular form with...
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Lot 354
An early twentieth century silver mounted small capstan inkwell, the typical circular form with...
Lot 354
Lot Description
An early twentieth century silver mounted small capstan inkwell, the typical circular form with reeded borders and the hinged lid opening to a removable glass ink pot, hallmarked Hayes & Co., Birmingham 1913, diameter measuring 3 1/8 inches (8 cm). Together with a small silver mounted jewellery box of trefoil shape and raised on three stylised paw feet, silk lined interior, hallmarked Birmingham 1915, maker's mark rubbed but probably Joseph Gloster Ltd., maximum length measuring 2 1/2 inches (6.5 cm). (2).
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
Both items appear in fairly good overall condition, displaying some general wear, tarnishing, surface marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. Minor dints. Slight knocks to feet of jewellery box and base lining is very worn. Fading and some dirty marks to material lining. Both hinged lids appear in good working order although the hinged lid of the inkwell does not sit quite flush. Some rubbing and distortion to hallmarks of jewellery box. Hallmarks to inkwell are clear and legible.
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