A Swedish Parcel-Gilt Silver Figural Inkstand, maker's mark GM, Stockholm, 1881

A Swedish Parcel-Gilt Silver Figural Inkstand, maker's mark GM, Stockholm, 1881

oval base raised on lion mask and paw feet, central engraved cartouche, the base engraved with strapwork and fitted with a central seal box topped by a bell with standing putto handle, flanked by two cut-glass bottles, the finials formed as children with a tablet and portfolio

marked on stand and bell

40 oz 10 dwt excluding glass

1,260 g

length 12 1/4 in.

31 cm