Japonesque sterling silver ink stand. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1881. Square with concave sides and fluted corners on cast scroll and bead supports. Centrally mounted baluster bowl with hinged cover. Applied creepy-crawly bugs and leaves; acid-etched irregular and whiplash tendril that appears to contain a monogram. Allover spot hammering. Fully marked including maker's stamp and pattern no. 6337 (first produced in 1881). 

Dimensions: H 3 x W 7 1/4 x D 7 1/4 in. Weight: 12.3 troy ounces. #CA667