A Ferdinand VII early 19th century Spanish silver inkstand, Madrid 1816 by Mo over FRZ (untraced)

of elongated octagonal form with moulded edge, raised on four shaped feet. Fitted with three cylindrical containers, one with a detachable drill pierced lid pounce, another with four holes for quills, the other topped by a bell. Fully marked to central reserve , underneath of each container, the lid and bell unmarked, assay scrape to bell.

Length – 19.5 cm / 7.75 inches

Weight – 708 grams / 22.76 ozt