Lot 8
George III desk inkstand of rectangular form,
Description
Condition Report
George III desk inkstand of rectangular form, with shaped gadrooned scroll rim and sunken fluted channels, three compartments of floral open work design with two associated cut glass bottles with white metal mounts for ink and pounce and central associated white metal ornate candlestick holder, raised above four open work bracket feet. Length measures 12 inches (30.5cm), weight not inclusive of cut glass jars 27.54ozt (856.7gms). Hallmarked London William Plummer 1770.
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Purchasing information-
The desk stand is in good condition. There are minor surface scratches and areas of discolouration to the whole. The underside is very badly tarnished. The three compartments are removable by means of two rods located beneath the stand. On the bases of two of the compartments there are black marks. The decoration is all undamaged. The central lid has a bent rim which means it does not fit in the compartment properly. The candlestick is in good condition, and the decoration is tarnished but unrubbed. The glass jars are a little scuffed and dirty but otherwise undamaged. Their lids are in similar condition. The hallmark on the base is clear and unrubbed. There are no hallmarks on any of the other pieces, and nothing to suggest that they are original or that they belong together.
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