Lot 225 , A good Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell inkstand, Length approx 6 ½”/164mm Depth approx 5”/125mm Weight base only 7.7oz/219grms.

A good Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell inkstand, by William Comyns, hallmarked London 1902, the cast and shaped three quarter gallery decorated with scrolls, cherubs and birds, the tortoiseshell base inset with single glass well and pen rests, on four scroll feet, Length approx 164mm.
Estimate £400-600

Good, clean condition. Hallmarks clear.


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Sold for £400