Two Victorian silver inkstands, both by Garrard's, London, 1873 and 1838

the shell-shaped inkpot resting on four snail-shaped feet, fitted with a red glass inkholder; another shaped rectangular, on four scroll supports, fitted with a central seal box capped by taperstick with two detachable conical extinguishers, two mounted-glass bottles, both fully marked exept for one extinguisher and one cover, 1838 (11)

Both in good condition, all glass bottles are original. The shell-shaped inkwell with one of the feet slightly bent and prevents it from resting on all four feet. Both with small scratches of use. Both clearly marked and with no visible repairs.
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