A Victorian Silver-Mounted Glass Inkwell The Silver Mounts by John Thomas Heath and John Hartshorne Middleton, Birmingham, 1893
the glass body ribbed globular, the plain silver mounts with hinged, slightly domed cover with ball finial, opens to reveal an internal glass liner 90mm diameter
Fully marked on neck mount and further part marked inside. The marks with some minor wear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some mostly minor chips to the glass. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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the glass body ribbed globular, the plain silver mounts with hinged, slightly domed cover with ball finial, opens to reveal an internal glass liner 90mm diameter
Fully marked on neck mount and further part marked inside. The marks with some minor wear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some mostly minor chips to the glass. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
