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Auction House:
Cordy's
Number of lots recorded:53
Lots with images:53
Prices available:53
Category:
Writing - Inkwells & inkstands
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*** A rare historical brass inkstand belonging to Capt. Robert Falcon Scott 'And was with him at the South Pole', 19th century cast brass with twin hinged lidded pots, decoratively cast with various scrolling designs, the rectangular body with wide curved… ***
*** A 19th century novelty inkwell 'Puss in Boots', carved wood head and legs with a cow's horn as the body. Minor old damage. Height 24 cm. ***
*** An Edwardian silver standish, the tray raised on four ball and claw feet, with two pen wells, two silver lidded crystal ink pots and hinged lidded container to the centre, with engraved presentation inscription, London 1910 by Reid & Sons, 900gm (without… ***
*** A late Victorian silver and tortoiseshell standish, the tortoiseshell base with silver gadrooned rim and two pen holders, crystal silver topped inkwell to the centre, London 1899/1900 by J Batson & Son (Henry John Batson & Albert Edward Batson). Diameter… ***
*** A Victorian silver ink standish, with pierced oval boat shaped tray raised on claw feet, mounted with a central taper stand flanked by cut crystal ink bottles with high domed, hinged lids. Birmingham 1861. Width 29 cm ***
*** An impressive Edwardian heavy silver inkwell, the plain cylindrical body with serpentine square rim with shell corners and four large scrolling handles terminating with shell feet, the hinged lid enclosing a silver topped glass liner. London 1905 by Peter… ***
*** A 19th century French Sevres ink stand, two ink pots and a square lidded pot to the centre, pen trays to either side, gilded Griffin feet at each corner, green and gilded embellishments. Height 12 cm. Width 25.5 cm depth 14 cm ***
*** An impressive late 19th century brass desk stand and garniture set, the desk stand with fitted glass inkwell, the large hinged cover with eagle finial, the tapered flared base with cast and pierced decoration including classical bearded masks, bracket… ***
*** A late 19th/early 20th century desk standish, the two curling ram's horns with silver plate engraved ends, the central silver plate ink wells with matching engraving, the central stand in the form of a stag, with presentation engraving, requires some… ***
*** A heavy Georgian Revival silver inkstand, of oblong shape with gadrooned borders, the pair of fixed inkwells with original glass liners. London 1919 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. 660gms (minus glass liners). Length 23 cm ***
*** A Victorian silver inkwell desk stand, the scrolling oval tray with facetted glass inkwell, baluster taper stick and lid only for ponce pot, glass body absent. Sheffield 1856 by Henry Wilkinson & Co, noted inkstand makers. Silver weight 333gm. ***
*** A decorative late 19th century brass inkwell modelled as a seated baby bear, with glass eyes, the hinged head opening to reveal a deep well. Forepaws outstretched to hold a nib wipe, now absent. Height 12 cm. ***
*** A Victorian silver inkstand, the plateau of oblong shape with gadrooned rim and husk mouldings at each corner supporting a single cut crystal inkwell with a hinged silver cover and with a trough to hold a pen, raised on four splay legs. Birmingham 1899 by… ***
*** A Victorian silver desk standish, by Henry Wilkinson & Co., Sheffield 1856. 333gm, the scrolling oval tray with facetted glass inkwell, baluster taper stick and lidded ponce pot., a noted ***
*** A 19th century French Boulle tortoiseshell and brass inlaid inkstand, of box form with two pen troughs and carrying handle flanked by cut glass inkwells, a single drawer to the frieze, width 28.5 cm. ***
*** A rare Victorian bois durci desk standish with pen rest and lidded four compartment box, moulded with scrolls and floral sprigs. Small chip edge, width 16 cm ***
*** A Japanese brass inkwell, the well formed as a lidded rice bucket surmounted by Tanuki who wears a lotus leaf cape, it fits on a hammer finished tri-form dish, two mice seek rice grains dropped from the jar ***
*** A 19th century French Sevres ink stand, two ink pots and a square lidded pot to the centre, pen trays to either side, gilded Griffin feet at each corner, green and gilded embellishments. Professional repair to foot. Height 12 cm, width 25.5 cm, depth 14 cm ***
*** A mid 19th century Anglo-Indian silver inkstand, twin handled rectangular form with ornate applied cast leaf, flower and scroll border in the French manner, with two crystal cube shaped inkwells and central finial (thread damaged), with presentation… ***
*** A William IV silver heavy gauge snuff box, London 1831 by Charles Reily & George Storer, mother-of-pearl base, square form, the lid thumb piece inset with an amethyst and engraved with decorative scripted initials, internally fitted with air-tight seal. 4… ***
*** An Edwardian silver inkstand of Georgian style, the oblong tray with shaped border standing on four pad feet and supporting a silver mounted crystal inkwell. W.16 cm. Together with a silver mounted mother-of-pearl dip pen. London 1902 by William Hutton &… ***
*** A 1920s large silver Art Deco capstan inkwell, circular, mildly domed hinged lid above the octagonal plain flared base, no liner. Birmingham 1829 by Henry Matthews. Diameter 15.3 cm ***
*** An Edwardian silver and turtle-shell inkwell, circular flared form with decorative pierced and scroll mounts to the body and hinged lid enclosing the original silver topped clear glass inkwell. London 1903 by J. Batson & Son, diameter 11.5 cm. ***
*** A late Victorian silver mounted glass paperweight inkwell, domed form, broad embossed and pierced decorative mount over the domed heavy glass body. London 1896 by William Comyns & Sons. Diameter 8 cm, star-cut base. ***
*** An Ataahua (Beatson of Blenheim) paua and silver inkstand, the shaped base with small sectional paua panels mounted with twin silver ink pots, double pen rest flanking an unengraved plaque, length 23 cm. The pots with maker's mark. ***
*** A late Victorian silver plate and horse hoof inkwell holder, engraved 'Judy, died 1891', glass inkwell absent. 12 cm x 15 cm x 8 cm. ***
*** An Art Deco sterling silver inkwell, with blue liner. Birmingham 1926. ***
*** A late Victorian silver plate and horse hoof inkwell holder, with 'Judy, died 1891' engraved to the front, lidded and with glass inkwell. 12 cm x 15 cm x 8 cm. ***
*** A silver inkstand, capstan shape with depression for pen, original glass inkwell, Birmingham 1928. Diameter 16 cm. ***
*** A silver and cut crystal inkwell, the cut crystal circular base surmounted by a shoulder heavily chased and engraved with floral designs and with a short neck and hinged cover similarly repousse. Birmingham 1896 by T.H. Hazlewood & Co. Diameter 8.5 cm ***
*** A good millefiore glass inkwell, with original stopper. Height 13 cm ***
*** A silver topped glass cube inkwell, with plain hinged lid. Birmingham 1923 by A & J Zimmerman Ltd. Width 9 cm. ***
*** A Victorian brass double inkstand, highly decorative with grotesque masks and dolphin feet, the lids hinged to reveal brass ink pots. 32 x 16 x 15 cm. ***
*** An early 1900s silver inkwell, capstan shape. Birmingham 1918. ***
*** An ivory inkstand, the glass ink bottle concealed in an ivory canister with Prince-of-Wales feathers carved to the lid, the oblong base carved with shamrock, thistle and roses to the corners. Width 15.5 cm. ***
*** A Regency rosewood standish, two ink bottles, pounce pot and drawer to the front, two depressions for pens. Width 28 cm, depth 21.5 cm, height 5 cm. ***
*** A Victorian brass inkwell, in the form of a grotesque devil type creature. 7 x 8 cm ***
*** An Edwardian silver and cut glass inkwell, the oval facet cut glass body with a silver hinged lid fitted to an oval tray with Art Nouveau open handles, raised on tapered legs. Birmingham 1905. Length 17 cm ***
*** A silver inkwell modelled as a bell. Birmingham 1929 by A. & J. Zimmerman. Height 12 cm ***
*** A George III silver topped travelling inkwell, square form glass body, the plain conforming silver top with screw down circular hinged lid. London 1817. 4.3 x 4.3 cm. ***
*** A brass Art Nouveau letter rack, in the manner of WMF and an inkstand with foliate decoration. Provenance: The Estate of Emeritus Professor Brian Coote CBE, FRSNZ (1929 - 2019) ***
*** A copper inkwell in the form of a fat monk bird with three legs, the head lifts to reveal a white ceramic inkwell, glass eyes. Height 10 cm ***
*** An unusual silver inkwell in the shape of a crown, with intricate pierced rim. Birmingham 1928 by Mappin & Webb. Hinge faulty. Diameter 10.5 cm ***
*** A silver lidded glass inkwell, the glass cube shaped base with a hinged silver lid with guilloche engraved surface, Continental and British hallmarks. Birmingham 1928 and maker's mark Henry Matthews. Small chip to well edge. 8.5 x 8.5 x 5.5 cm ***
*** An alabaster ink stand, with single inkwell, the base and lid inlaid with a fine line of coloured stone, width 20 cm. ***
*** A Victorian brass standish, the elaborate stand decorated with a bearded face, scrolls and flowering tendrils, pen rest and two inkwells, raised on three scrolling feet. 43 x 22 x 14 cm. ***
*** An early 1900s silver topped crystal inkwell with original glass liner, hobnail decoration to base. Sheffield 1912. 6 x 6 x 4.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century brass standish, with cast frame supporting a section mounted for inkwells and ponce pot (absent), width 34 cm. ***
*** An Egyptian themed small inkwell, in etched and lacquered brass with images of Anubis et al and with a milk glass liner. c.1925. ***
*** An Anglo-Indian ebony desk standish, drawer to the front, the top with various compartments for office accessories. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. 36 cm x 26 cm. ***
*** Dark brown leather travelling ink well case shaped like a violin case, very good external condition and as will be seen very much used. Very collectable and definitely very scarce. 8.5 x 20/3.5 x 3 cm ***
*** An early 20th century Ballantyne's advertising glass inkwell, square form with wrythen lobed lid, the interior with Ballantyne's advertising including images of the 'S.S. 'Maori' ', 'Coach, West Coast Rd', etc., the card advertising with printed detail… ***
*** Nickel travelling inkwell, complete with stopper and double clip to keep it locked. Used. 4.5 x 2.3 x 4.5 cm ***