Lot 690
  • 690

A George V silver inkstand and portfolio with the Astor crest, Crichton, London, 1912-13

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • inkstand marked throughout, portfolio marked on cover

  • silver, leather, glass
  • length of inkstand 10 in.; portfolio 11 1/2 in.
  • 25.4 cm; 29.2 cm
the rectangular inkstand with incurved corners, mounted with two square wells with glass liners, center crested, with associated silver pen, the rectangular portfolio with silver cover crested to match, the reverse and back cover covered in green leather.

Condition

inkstand with some overall wear and light scratches and a few small dings, underside missing two nuts; portfolio with a little wear to cover, leather binding with scuffs, losses and nearly detached from cover
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