London 1878 by Henry William Dee for William Leuchars
A Victorian sterling silver mounted shagreen inkstand

Of dished oval form with scroll wire work ends, the central inkwell with hinged lid similarly mounted. Engraved LEUCHARS & SON 38 & 39 PICCADILLY & 2 RUE DE LA PAIX PARIS. Marked throughout, incuse HWD, and with French swan control mark.

Length – 31.4 cm / 12.3 inches