Lot 1297 , A George IV silver rectangular inkstand by Joseph Craddock & William Ker Reid, 28 oz.

A George IV silver rectangular inkstand by Joseph Craddock & William Ker Reid, with gadrooned border, two mounted glass wells, chamberstick and two pen recesses, on ornate scroll feet, London, 1822, 10in, 28 oz.
Estimate £400-600

There is an old repair to the edge of the inkstand (old split). The decoration is a little worn around the edge of the stand. One of the glass wells has a large chip to the base rim and the other well has a few very minor chips around the base rim. The sconce rim on the taperstick has taken a little knock. Hall marks clear. Overall condition is otherwise good.


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Sold for £800