Victorian Engraved Silver Treasury Inkstand
£1850 | 1850 | 1850
Stock number: AS311
Victorian Engraved Silver Treasury Inkstand
A fine Victorian silver Treasury Inkstand.
It is in the typical form of a low oblong box, resting on four ball feet. It has a double lid, centrally hinged back to back, which is engraved with straps and cartouches at each corner. Inside each cartouche a man's or woman's head is engraved.
Under one lid is a long narrow compartment for pens. Under the other lid are two square ink boxes with clear glass liners (1 modern replacement) for ink, and a vacant central compartment for sealing wax, seals and pounce [a fine powder made from fish bones to smooth the surface of the paper before writing].
This style of inkstand is referred to as a 'Treasury Inkstand' because it was first commissioned in 1686 by the Lord Chamberlain of England for the Treasury and the Privy Council in London. This is a slightly smaller version than the originals.
This fine Victorian silver Treasury Inkstand was made in 1870 by Robert Garrard of London.
- Length:
8 inches (20.3 cm) - Width:
5 1/4 inches (13.5 cm) - Height (covers closed):
1 3/4 inches (4.5 cm) - Weight:
28.9 oz (900 g)
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