Lot 16
  • 16

A George II silver oblong inkstand, Eliza Godfrey, London, 1746

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 28cm., 11½in. wide
comprising: crested inkwell and sander with detachable covers, table bell, on armorial engraved stand with pen depressions and stylized paw supports, bell unmarked, with scratchweight 6=17

Condition

All pieces marked except bell, good clear marks, armorials with some wear, two supports pushing very slightly into body, general condition reasonably good; the coat of arms is too worn to read
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