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English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, 1830

Name: English Silver-Gilt and Agate Inkstand, 1830
Price: 3825 USD
Availability: InStock

$3,825

Atena

Montesson, FR

Condition Notes: Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with age and use. less

Description: Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of foliage … more Inkwell in agate set in a vermeil mount. The agate cut is closed by a finely chiseled lid of foliage patterns and whose grip is adorned with a head of putti. The handle, which is decorated with winding foliage. Allowed the presentation of the feathers. The inkwell rests on a very worked base in relief and engraved with foliage motifs. Four legs of lions complete this composition. Inside, the inkstand is composed of two inkwells and two penholders. Dim: w: 3.9 in – d: 3.9in – h: 3.5in. Silver marks: london 1836 hallmark silversmith: jeb for john eldershaw brunt. John eldershaw brunt born in 1800. Commenced business as goldsmith in 1822 at 36 museum street, bloomsbury. He moved to 14 greville street and from 1836-1839 he traded as goldsmiths and jewellers with c.e. Sparrow and later entered in partnership with william james trading under the style of mesdames brunt & james. The partnership was soon dissolved and brunt continued alone until the 1860s. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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