A Victorian electrotype globe inkstand

A Victorian electrotype globe inkstand, engraved mark, designed by John Leighton (1822-1912) for the 1851 Great Exhibition, with a central gilt globe inkwell, opening to reveal a facetted glass well, the circular base with nine panels of various craftsmen and an outer border with the names of celebrated names in their field, 23cm (9in) diameterCondition Report: Some play to the hingeWell slightly twistsGlass with some very minor chipsSome rubbing to the high pointsLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer