English Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Inkwell with Pen Tray, William IV

About This Piece

A fine William IV era English sterling silver pen tray and cut-glass inkwell by Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield. The rectangular tray features floral and leaf motifs around the edges; the interior of the inkwell is richly decorated with floral and scroll motifs, with a scrolling cast and applied finger handle. A distinguished desk piece of considerable weight and presence.

Hallmarks & Provenance

English sterling silver, Sheffield, 1836. Marked with the Lion Passant for sterling, Sheffield assay mark, date letter "q" for 1836, the Monarch’s mark, and maker’s mark for Henry Wilkinson & Co (mark entered 1831).

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: Sheffield, England
• Date: 1836 (William IV)
• Maker: Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield (mark entered 1831)
• Assay: Sheffield
• Material: Sterling silver with cut-glass inkwell
• Length: 9½"
• Height: 2½"
• Total weight: 322 grams (including attached inkwell)
• Item ID: 122202

Condition

Very good.

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