A LATE GEORGE III SILVER SHAPED RECTANGULAR INKSTAND BY REBECCA EMES AND EDWARD BARNARD I

A LATE GEORGE III SILVER SHAPED RECTANGULAR INKSTAND BY REBECCA EMES AND EDWARD BARNARD ILONDON 1814The square taperstick with a chained extinguisher and a gadrooned rim, sitting on a central box, flanked by the cut glass cube wells with silver covers, the stands with two pen wells, the gadrooned rim with shells and foliage at the quarters, on four winged flower and paw feet, 25cm (9 3/4in) long, 642g (20.65 oz) weighableCondition Report: Well collars- maker, standard, date, duty; covers- maker, standard, dateGlass- both with minor nibbles overall, one with chip inside collar, the other with two angle chips to side both approx 0.5cm x 0.5cm and one corner base chipTaperstick-maker, standard, date, duty; extinguisher- unmarked (bruise to one side); sconce- duty, standard, date; holders- maker, duty, standardBase- full marks (all well struck)In most cases the makers marks poorly struck. Generally in good condition, no dents or splits, sits well.Presentation engraved to box and a later In Memoriam dated 1869 to a pen wellCondition Report Disclaimer