ARTS AND CRAFTS SILVERPLATED DOUBLE INKSTAND AND A VIENNESE ENAMEL STYLE INKPOT
ARTS AND CRAFTS SILVERPLATED DOUBLE INKSTAND AND A VIENNESE ENAMEL STYLE INKPOT
the double inkstand apparently unmarked, in the Liberty taste with a tapering rectangular hinged box with raised oval section to lid, and 'nailed' trim to edges and all atop a rectangular base, all surfaces hand hammered, with two white metal inkpots inside, base: 5 1/2 x 9 in.; together with a painted enamel inkstand formed as an autumn leaf with a glass 'persimmon' inkwell with painted and hinged lid, marked under base with unclear mark, curled stem forming a handle, l: 6 in. (2)
Condition: Silvered inkwell: some flaking to interior, appears to have pewter inkpots with some nibbles to edges. Underside has hammered surface, slightly oxidized. Inkstand is possibly highly polished pewter rather than plate. Painted inkwell: lacking liner. Some small nibbles and paint loss to edges of leaves.. Color of enamels best in third photo..
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ARTS AND CRAFTS SILVERPLATED DOUBLE INKSTAND AND A VIENNESE ENAMEL STYLE INKPOT
the double inkstand apparently unmarked, in the Liberty taste with a tapering rectangular hinged box with raised oval section to lid, and 'nailed' trim to edges and all atop a rectangular base, all surfaces hand hammered, with two white metal inkpots inside, base: 5 1/2 x 9 in.; together with a painted enamel inkstand formed as an autumn leaf with a glass 'persimmon' inkwell with painted and hinged lid, marked under base with unclear mark, curled stem forming a handle, l: 6 in. (2)
Condition: Silvered inkwell: some flaking to interior, appears to have pewter inkpots with some nibbles to edges. Underside has hammered surface, slightly oxidized. Inkstand is possibly highly polished pewter rather than plate. Painted inkwell: lacking liner. Some small nibbles and paint loss to edges of leaves.. Color of enamels best in third photo..
For a detailed condition report please request more information.