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Inkstand with inkwells
This silver inkstand with two pear-shaped inkwells was made in 1843-4 by Marshall & Sons of Edinburgh.
The stand is on four cast, double-scroll feet and is decorated all over with chasing, embossing and engraving. The glass inkwells have silver-mounted necks and lids.
Basic writing materials were pen, ink and paper, but quill cutters, sand dredges, and writing sets were all part of the letter-writer's equipment. Writing sets could be made in the most fashionable styles for men and for women.
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000-100-001-067-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.MEQ 1141 C |
Date: |
1843 - 1844 1843 - 1844 1843 - 1844 1843-4
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Material: |
Cut glass, silver-mounted neck and lid. Inscription: M&S Cut glass, silver-mounted neck and lid. Inscription: M&S Silver. Inscription: M & S; [Edinburgh mark]; M [gothic]
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Dimensions: |
3.25" H x 1.50" rim D x 1.40" base D 3.25" H x 1.50" rim D x 1.40" base D Back 4.25" H x 4.75" L x 6.00" deep; front 1.25" H x 9.50" L
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What: |
Inkstand Inkwell Inkwell
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Subject: |
Gold and silver (NMAS Classification) Gold and silver (NMAS Classification) Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
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Who: |
Marshall and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith) Marshall and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith) Marshall and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
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Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description: |
Triangular silver inkstand on four cast double-scroll feet, decorated all over with chasing, embossing and engraving, by Marshall and Sons, Edinburgh, 1843 - 1844 Pear-shaped cut glass inkwell with a silver-mounted neck and lid, for use with inkstand MEQ 1141 A, by Marshall and Sons, Edinburgh, 1843 - 1844 Pear-shaped cut glass inkwell with a silver-mounted neck and lid, for use with inkstand MEQ 1141 A, by Marshall and Sons, Edinburgh, 1843 - 1844
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