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SALE Rare Antique Dutch 19th Century .833 Silver Inkwell

Silver : Antique : 833 Silver Inkwell

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~~$645~~ $275 USD SALE
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This beautiful antique inkstand was produced in Steenwyk, Netherlands in 1867. It is .833 silver. It has all the proper hallmarks. It is 5 3/4 inches long, 3.5 inches wide, and 5.5 inches high. It has fancy etched engraving over the entire piece. There are 2 crystal bottles with removable lids. One is for the ink, the other is a pounce pot. Pounce was dried cuttlefish bone powder that was sprinkled over the ink to prevent it from bleeding. There is also a small hole on one side of the handle base probably to hold the quill. The base of the inkstand has some form of plaster fill to give it weight and sturdiness. At one time this had a parchment covering. The crystal ink bottle has some chips and there is some silver missing from the inner neck. It appears that one foot has been repaired. It is still a very desirable and lovely piece.

Item ID: sterling inkwell