A George II silver inkstand.

<li>Displaying general surface wear, marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with age and use.

<li>Many surface nicks and pitting type marks are visible to the top of the inkstand.

<li>With similar marks and heavier scratches to the undeside.

<li>The underside with some heavy scraping or file type marks. And heavier contact marks around the screws/nuts.

<li>Evidence of some previous repairs to the border.

<li>Further likely repairs around joins of some feet.

<li>Hallmarked to the underside and these marks in good order.

<li>The glass pots are later, some minor nibbles and one pot with internal cracks.

<li>The lids are not hallmarked but test around 94% Ag.

<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns. Fellows does not guarantee the standard of silver unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

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