Lot 18
Victorian capstan inkwell, embo 1894
Description
Condition Report
Victorian capstan inkwell with hinged lid the whole embossed in high relief with floral scrolls, vacant cartouche, thread detail decoration and cut glass liner. Height measures 2 inches (4.5cm). Hallmarked John Grinsell & Sons London 1894.
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Overall in good/fair condition, there are general surface scratches and marks, and patches of tarnishing, more so to the detail of the embossed decoration. There are a few small dints here and there. The hinge is in good working order, when the lid is shut it does rise slightly leaving a small gap. To the underside the glass is in a star design, with a few minor marks and chips. The underside of the silver is quite uneven, marked and pitted, there is a split to the seam of the rim on the base and a few signs of repair. The embossing has worn a little therefore in places there is a little loss of detail. The sponsors mark is clear and distinct to the underside of the lid, however the hallmarks are a little distorted, with only the date letter and standard mark visible.
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