A Victorian sterling silver ink stand, London 1897 by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths

Of rectangular form with rounded corners, gadrooned rim, raised upon four gadrooned splay feet. The field with a pen recess and a detachable inkwell of oval form with hinged lid with a compressed knop finial, containing a clear glass ink container. Fully marked underneath and part-marked to the inkwell components.

Length – 17.5 cm / 6.95 inches

Weight – 325 grams / 10.45 ozt