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Lot 351
  • 351

a silver inkstand, probably Italian, circa 1830

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 27cm, 1150gr all in, 10 1/2 in wide, 36oz 19dwt all in
swing handle, fitted with inkwell and cover, sander and cover, nib vase and cover, cylindrincal quill holder and three associated writing implements, a Granddukedom of Tuscany standard control mark (1824-1832)

Condition

mark on stand, 3 fleur de lys and 2 underneath, split in rim of basket, one foot loose, internal rim of inkwell partially missing, otherwise some dents but overall condition pretty good. with a Granddukedom of Tuscany standard control mark (1824-1832)
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