Description
Birmingham 1909 unusual Edwardian period English hallmarked solid silver and cut glass inkwell by Henry Matthews, having a solid silver top extending down to the wonderful chased and applied silver edge shoulder decoration, which appears to "drip" down over the cut glass body. Very unusual.
Lovely facet cuts to glass over entire base.
Size-3 1/8 inches diameter by 2.25 inches high.
With a minor mark to silver lid, in very good condition overall.
An unusual and lovely piece, which would look lovely on any desk or table, and doubles as a great paperweight.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 4839A
Birmingham 1909 Edwardian period solid silver and cut glass inkwell, made by Henry Matthews.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
4839A
Description
Birmingham 1909 unusual Edwardian period English hallmarked solid silver and cut glass inkwell by Henry Matthews, having a solid silver top extending down to the wonderful chased and applied silver edge shoulder decoration, which appears to "drip" down over the cut glass body. Very unusual.
Lovely facet cuts to glass over entire base.
Size-3 1/8 inches diameter by 2.25 inches high.
With a minor mark to silver lid, in very good condition overall.
An unusual and lovely piece, which would look lovely on any desk or table, and doubles as a great paperweight.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 4839A
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.