Lot 17
  • 17

A George II silver inkstand, Robert Innes, London, 1754

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 25cm., 10in. wide
the plain crested oblong stand with re-entrant corners and volute supports fitted with baluster pounce pot and inkwell similarly crested, central associated bell, maker's mark illegible, London, 1744

Condition

some scratches, wear to crest on stand, cover on inkwell stuck, bell does not fit depression, otherwise good marks and generally good condition
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