ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER & BRONZE '4LB WEIGHT' INKWELL c.1896
Antique late 19th Century Victorian solid silver & bronze desk Inkwell in a shape of a 4lb weight. When you haven't seen a comparable in your lifetime, it is always exciting, and why we love Victorian novelties. The Victorians pushed the boundaries of style and design in the late 19th century and created some fabulous art and objects. This wonderful inkwell falls into that category. Taking a form of a Victorian four pound imperial measure scale weight of the 1870-80 period the silver mount and ring handle lift to reveal a hidden cavity and liner to keep ink. Given the heavy weight of the solid bronze body, it also acts as a desk weight for papers and letters.
Reference Number: J9236
DESCRIPTION
Antique late 19th Century Victorian solid silver & bronze desk Inkwell in a shape of a 4lb weight. When you haven't seen a comparable in your lifetime, it is always exciting, and why we love Victorian novelties. The Victorians pushed the boundaries of style and design in the late 19th century and created some fabulous art and objects. This wonderful inkwell falls into that category. Taking a form of a Victorian four pound imperial measure scale weight of the 1870-80 period the silver mount and ring handle lift to reveal a hidden cavity and liner to keep ink. Given the heavy weight of the solid bronze body, it also acts as a desk weight for papers and letters. The hallmarks and registered design number indicate it was made and retailed by the eminent firm of Asprey & Co, who since 1781 have been a leading global brand in luxury goods and accessories. The company throughout this time has gained the patronage of royalty and nobility and those appreciative of fine craftmanship and exquisite design. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1896 (a), Maker Asprey & Co.
CONDITION
Some minor paint loss and original casting marks to the bronze body. Some minor chips to the original glass liner. Otherwise excellent condition.
SIZE
Height: 16cm
Width: 6.6cm
Weight: 1300g
