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Edward VII 9 Carat Gold Mounted Crystal Inkwell, 1907
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Edward VII 9 Carat Gold Mounted Crystal Inkwell, 1907
BF488

This Inkwell is a lovely example of Edwardian Novelty Items. It is designed as a square crystal inkwell with starburst cut base and plain body. The lid is designed as a 9 carat gold encasement for an open-faced watch. The lid is hallmarked with the maker’s mark of J.G & S and 9 carat hallmarks for Birmingham, 1907. The rim is stamped with the pattern number 4461. This inkwell is fitted with an American open-faced gold plated watch by Elgin, Circa 1920. Excellent Condition. 3 3/8 Inches Sq... Click for details

$3,500
Sterling & Copper Mounted Pairpoint Inkwell Circa 1885
Sterling & Copper Mounted Pairpoint Inkwell Circa 1885
BC798

This elegant patinated Copper and sterling silver mounted pairpoint glass inkwell was made by La Pierre of Newark and New York, Circa 1885. The pairpoint glass inkwell was executed in a control bubble pattern. The spherical copper hinged lid was made with a patinated finish with silver strapwork motif around the midsection, and is hinged on a silver collar with La Pierre's hallmark and marked with "silver and copper". This lovely inkwell is a collector's dream. It would complement any 19th ... Click for details

$645
Gorham Art Nouveau Figural Nude Sterling Silver Tray
Gorham Art Nouveau Figural Nude Sterling Silver Tray
AY637

A dynamic American Art Nouveau Figural Nude Sterling Silver Card Tray made by Gorham Mfg. Corp., Providence, Rhode Island. This shaped tray depicts the profile of a cigar-smoking gentleman exhaling from a cigar. The smoke then spirals up to form a figural “portrait” of a naked woman. This is truly a great Art Nouveau collectible. Circa 1905. Fully Hallmarked with Gorham’s stamps. Fabulous Patina. Excellent Condition. The tray measures approx. 6 in. X 4 in. and weighs 3 troy ounces.

$850
American Sterling Silver Double Inkwell on Stand  1900
American Sterling Silver Double Inkwell on Stand 1900
AV260

A large Antique American Sterling Silver Double Inkwell Stand decorated with a pierced galley on three sides and trimmed with a classic gadroon border. The stand is mounted on four figural scroll feet and is formed to hold two square Crystal Inkwells and a number of pens in an oval well. The two plain square crystal inkwells are carved with a classic brilliant cut design on the bottom and are mounted with simple sterling silver hinged covers. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn, New York, circa 190... Click for details

$2,000
American Sterling Double Inkwell & Stamp Box on Stand
American Sterling Double Inkwell & Stamp Box on Stand
AX112

A large Antique American Sterling Silver Double Inkwell & Stamp Box on Stand made by Bailey, Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia, circa 1900. The stand is beautifully embellished with applied design of wreaths, crowns and cornucopia and then trimmed with a lovely braiding. This motif is carried forward on the fabulous stamp box that is mounted between the two inkwells. And the two crystal inkwells are also mounted with hinged sterling silver covers in the same design. Even the oval pen well is highli... Click for details

$4,500
Antique Crystal, Sterling & Tortoise Shell Inkwell 1909
Antique Crystal, Sterling & Tortoise Shell Inkwell 1909
BE953

A square shaped Antique English Cut Crystal Inkwell with a Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Mount and Cover. The sterling silver cover is fitted with tortoise shell and inlaid with a delicate scroll design. Made in Birmingham, England. Dated 1909. Fully Hallmarked with a full set of English stamps. Excellent Condition overall. Tortoise shell is in excellent condition as well. The inkwell measures 3 ½ in. X 3 ½ in. and stands 3 1/8 in. high.

$1,200
Antique American Crystal & Sterling  Inkwell  C. 1900
Antique American Crystal & Sterling Inkwell C. 1900
BE209

An Antique American Square Swirled Crystal Inkwell with a Sterling Silver mount and hinged cover. The sterling silver is beautifully decorated with an ornate repousse scroll and flora design. Made by Theodore B. Starr, New York, circa 1900. Fully Hallmarked. Excellent Condition. Lovely Patina. The inkwell measures 3 ½ X 3 ½ and stands 4 ½ in. high.

$1,200
Antique Sterling Silver Repousse Magnifying Glass
Antique Sterling Silver Repousse Magnifying Glass
AY610

Large Antique Silver Magnifier. Fine repousse handle with flower and leaf decoration. The end with a plain mount.[good place to engrave] Marked sterling on the handle right below the magnifying glass. Nice condition. Works well. 12 3/4 inches in length. Glass 4 inches round. Circa 1880

$850
Antique Silver Double Stamp Box Wilcox Silver Co 1910
Antique Silver Double Stamp Box Wilcox Silver Co 1910
BF197

American Sterling Silver double stamp box. Rectangular in shape with an applied scroll edge and a hinged cover. Inside mounted with 2 sloped compartments for two different denominations of stamps. A ligh gilding inside. Hallmarked on front of box with sterling and the Wilcox Silver Mark for Sterling Silver. 2 1/4 by 1 ½ inches, Height 1 inch. Nice condition. Old script mono on the cover.

$225
Victorian Silver Inkstand, Martin, Hall & Co. 1885
Victorian Silver Inkstand, Martin, Hall & Co. 1885
AT577

This stately Victorian period sterling silver Inkstand was made by Martin Hall & Co. of Sheffield, England, in 1885. It is fully hallmarked on the Inkstand as well as the collars and hinged lids of the two sterling mounted cut glass inkwells. The inkstand is designed as a gadrooned plinth with a pierced gallery, the plinth supporting two inkwells set in a pierced gallery style holder. The inkstand has a barley twist design handle in between the two bottles and a depression for pens in the fro... Click for details

$3,800
Pairpoint Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell  C.1900
Pairpoint Crystal & Sterling Silver Inkwell C.1900
BE428

A substantial Pairpoint Crystal Inwell with a Sterling Silver mount and cover. The large, round sterling silver cover is adorned with a fabulous beaded border and is the perfect accompaniment to this classic orb shaped inkwell. American, circa 1900. Hallmarked Sterling. Excellent Condition. The inkwell measures approx. 5 ½ in. in diameter and stands 5 ¼ in. high.

$1,850
Antique Austrian Silver Desk Blotter  C.1900
Antique Austrian Silver Desk Blotter C.1900
BD830

A substantial Antique Austrian Silver Desk Blotter designed in a classic French style. The large, oval finial is awash in an ornate figural fauna motif and is bordered by a beautiful beaded edge. And the four corners of the blotter are decorated with a soft scroll design. A century ago, blotters were necessary for blotting the ink from paper after using a fountain pen. Nowadays, they make perfect paper weights while adding a fabulous flourish to any desk. Made in Austria, circa 1900. Nice Patina... Click for details

$2,250

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