Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Super Seller
Details
- Dimensions
- 4.9ʺW × 5.7ʺD × 5.3ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Antique Silver Finish
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Needs Restoration
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- It weights under 1kg approximate. Condition report. Offered in fine used condition. Having various general wear, charming patina, scuffs, scratches, … moreIt weights under 1kg approximate. Condition report. Offered in fine used condition. Having various general wear, charming patina, scuffs, scratches, silver plate loss commensurate with usage & old age less
- Description
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1 Fine British Small Antique Victorian Silver Plate Inkwell Form Head Of Egyptian Pharaoh.
Handmade by the known Sheffield silversmith … more 1 Fine British Small Antique Victorian Silver Plate Inkwell Form Head Of Egyptian Pharaoh.
Handmade by the known Sheffield silversmith makers Lee & Wigfull.
Very unusual & rare, made from silver plate over base metal.
A feature that stands out is the superb detail to the Pharoeh's head incredible collectors piece.
It has smooth groves on the flanks for you to rest your pen, no pen included so you are aware.
A nice small size being 15 cm high and 14.5 cm depth.
Exceptionally well cast detail.
The head lifts up to reveal a small cobalt blue glass bowl for the ink to sit in.
Circa late 19th century Victorian era.
Hallmarked stamped with makers mark L & W underneath.
George Shadford Lee & Henry Wigfull were active in Charlotte Street Works, Sheffield, together with Henry Wigfull. The firm was described as Manufacturing Silversmith, Electro Plater and Britannia Metal Smith. The partnership between George Shadford Lee and Henry Wigfull was dissolved in 1870. The business was continued by Henry Wigfull under the same style and address (John Street Works, Sheffield).
The firm was converted in 1899 into a limited liability company under the style of Lee & Wigfull (Sheffield) Ltd. The firm used the trade marks ALBION SILVER and INSIGNIA PLATE.
The word “pharaoh” means “Great House,” a reference to the palace where the pharaoh resides. While early Egyptian rulers were called “kings,” over time, the name “pharaoh” stuck. As the religious leader of the Egyptians, the pharaoh was considered the divine intermediary between the gods and Egyptians.
Having beautiful intricate hand carved detail to the feathers & face which really stands out stunning piece.
So collectible and highly sought after.
A beautiful present gift.
It weights under 1kg approximate.
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Dimensions in centimetres approximate
Length depth base (14.5 cm)
Width (15 cm)
Height (13.5 cm) less
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Super Seller
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