A REGENCY BRASS AND PEWTER INLAID TORTOISESHELL INKSTAND, CIRCA 1820, ATTRIBUTED TO WELLS & CO.

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May 20, 12:59 PM GMT

Estimate

800 - 1,200 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property from the Estate of John Bedford

A REGENCY BRASS AND PEWTER INLAID TORTOISESHELL INKSTAND, CIRCA 1820, ATTRIBUTED TO WELLS & CO.

with brass carrying handle and with cut-glass inkwells together with a pair of Regency brass-inlaid rosewood book carriers, circa 1815 (3)

17cm. high, 27cm. wide, 20cm. deep; 6 3/4in., 10 1/2in., 8in. trays 33cm. wide, 1ft. 1in.

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