Royal: A George III Silver-Gilt Inkstand, Samuel Meriton, London, 1788

Property from a Canadian Private Collection

Royal: A George III Silver-Gilt Inkstand, Samuel Meriton, London, 1788
shaped stand on paw feet, central seal box below taperstick, flanked by inkwell and sander in blue glass, engraved with crowned cypher of Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), consort of George III
marked throughout

6 oz excluding glass
187 g
length 6 1/8 in.
15.5 cm

Condition Report:
Inkwell cover and taperstick nozzle each with a small dent to rim. The stand with feet slightly dented out of place. Some nicks in the glass. Otherwise good condition.