16th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2108
 

2108

A Victorian Silver Inkstand
by Edward, John and William Barnard, London, 1848, The Taper Candlesticks by Robert Harper, London, 1861

shaped oblong and on four scroll feet, the border engraved with foliage scrolls, with a central tapering container with detachable taperstick cover and with two silver-mounted cut-glass bottles, engraved with an inscription

24.5cm wide, weighable silver 11oz 14dwt, 365gr

The inscription reads 'Presented to the Rev'd C. Carwithen by the Parishioners of Minaton as a token of their regard and esteem 1843.'

Not Sold

 

Fully marked on base, taperstick, extinguisher, nozzle and each bottle mounts. The hinged covers of the bottles, the container and the bottle supports each part marked. There is some wear to the marks, particularly those on the container but in general they are still legible. There is some surface scratches and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving. The fixing bar underneath is lacking and has been replaced with a wire. There are some chips to the glass bottles and bruises to the hinged covers of each. The cover of one doesn't close properly.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Jul, 2022

To include attractive and beautiful pieces of jewellery, with a selection of fine jewels by Boodles, Bulgari, Chopard, Tiffany, Hennell and Cartier, a strong selection of vintage collector’s and luxury modern watches, and fine pieces of period silver.

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Sunday 10 July 11am-4pm, Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.

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