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Reference: S1160
Period: Victorian
Year: 1879
Silversmith: George Fox
Place: London
Price: $ 1 750.00
Weight: 500 (excluding glass inkwells) grams
Dimensions: 26.5cm long, 19.2cm across, 7.5cm high
Condition: Good, slight kink to base. Hinges and glass wells in excellent condition. It appears that an inscription has been removed, but this does not detract from the piece.
Description: Inkstand of superb quality, by reknowned maker George Fox. Both the inkwells and borders are pierced with an attractive design, and are adorned with 8 classical lion faces, 4 on each corner and 4 (with rings in mouth) around the inkwells. The stand also has a beaded border and bun feet. The lids, which are both individually hallmarked, have rose finials. The glass inkwells fit snugly into their holders.
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Inkstand
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Inkwell
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Finial
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Lion with ring
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Glass inkwells
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Detail 1
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Detail 2
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Lion detail
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Hallmark
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Hallmark inkwell lid
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