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Writing — Inkwells & inkstands - Recreations & Pursuits - Shapiro Auctioneers
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| Number of lots recorded: | 25 |
| Lots with images: | 25 |
| Prices available: | 25 |
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Writing - Inkwells & inkstands
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| *** | Gilded figural inkwell, in the form of a globe, resting on four prone lions, and a square stepped base, the base embossed with, the words 'The British Empire Exhibition 1924', silver marks to the base, 'The Goldsmith's and Silversmith's Co. Ltd, London'… | *** |  |
| *** | Palais Royale Inkstand, early 20th century, French the square inkwell with lion finial above scrolling gilt-metal cagework mounts, enclosing four carved shell cameos, on a square alabaster and gilt-metal stand, with four shackled negro slaves linked by… | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century European boulle desk standish of rectangular form, fitted with twin original glass ink bottles, flanking a lidded pen stand, leading to a well inlaid with a figural cartouche, featuring classical figures on a raised platform, under a pair of… | *** |  |
| *** | George V sterling silver ink stand, mark of John Grinsell & Sons, London, 1908, engraved 'Samuel Hordern from his Father 1908' and 'To Samuel Hordern from his grandfather 1954', with unusual clock and barometer cut crystal inkwells, pen rest, brush and… | *** |  |
| *** | Austrian cold painted bronze Quail inkwell with three chicks and porcelain bowl, marked 'GESCHUTZT'. Height 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Silver inkwell stand, mark of Walter & John Barnard, London, 1894, with two cut crystal ink bottles with silver mounts, hallmarked, stand engraved to the underside, approx. Weight 449 grams (stand) | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian sterling silver ink stand, mark of Thomas Bradbury & Son, Sheffield, 1854, with two cut crystal ink bottles and candle, engraved with scrolls and flowers, on four scrolled feet, hallmarked, weight (including. Ink bottles) 702 grams width 23 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | Late 19th century black and slate and bronze desk standish, c1890, modelled with a central downcast figure of a man on a rocky outcrop, flanked by serpent mounted inkwells, leading to a deep well on the rectangular stand. Length 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Cast iron inkwell, in the form of a lobster, hand painted finish. Height 10 cm. Length 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Gilded bronze inkstand late 19th century with two cut crystal ink bottles, surmounted by battle trophy flanked by two centurions in armour, height 31 cm, length 47 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney. | *** |  |
| *** | Henry Nicholas Mills, large crystal ink well, with fluted body, sterling silver mounts, London 1889. Height 13 cm. Provenance: Guinevere Antiques, Kings Road, London | *** |  |
| *** | Mahogany campaign writing slope box on stand, 19th century, enclosing a fitted interior with leather writing surface, trays, inkwell, candle holder and drawers, height 55 cm width 43.5 cm depth 28 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Late 19th century European black Variegated marble desk Standish, c1900 the rectangular body, having a central well fitted with a brass mounted combination paperweight and pen rest, flanked by twin matching hinged inkwells, enclosing ceramic inserts, a… | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian silver inkwell, mark of Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield, c. 1840, with two silver mounted cut crystal ink bottles, hallmarked, approx. Weight 381 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian sterling silver desk Standish, Sheffield 1882 modelled with a central foliate capped posy vase, flanked by twin cut crystal ink bottles having plated mounts, seated in the pierced rectangular tray, having a pair of shaped handles | *** |  |
| *** | Edwardian sterling silver inkstand, mark of Stokes & Ireland Ltd (probably), Chester, 1907, the shaped rectangular stand raised on four feet, with two cut crystal ink bottles, hallmarked, weight 796 grams length 24 cm | *** |  |
| *** | French first Empire inkwell with applied gold warrior and chariot, wreaths and swans, height 12 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman | *** |  |
| *** | Josef Sosikovskij, Warsaw, c. 1878-1908 Russo-Polish boar hunting theme inkwell assayer's mark in Cyrillic, 84 silver standard. Height 9 cm weight 167 grams | *** |  |
| *** | Charles Francis Annesley Voysey (British, 1857-1941), brass inkwell, c. 1890, with glass liner, height 7 cm width 10 cm depth 10 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Inkwell modelled as the head of a Scottsman, incised Mrs. E. Hall 19/2/25 Victoria. Height 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian brass inkwell, c1880 modelled in rectangular form, fitted with twin glass bottles, flanking a standish with a surmount in the form of a recumbent deer, all naturalistically formed on bracket feet. Length 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Edwardian cut glass and sterling silver ink well, bearing marks Him, Birmingham 1904 | *** |  |
| *** | Bronze globe inkstand, 19th century, surmounted by an eagle, with glass inkbottles. Height 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Victorian brass double inkwell, together with brass letter opener, stamped France Yfar (2) | *** |  |
| *** | Oak letter File box, with faux painted wood grain finish, seven slots, together with one glass ink well | *** |  |