Heading : Tunbridge Ware Inkwell Stand and Pen c1865

Period : Victoria

Origin : Probably Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Decoration : Inkwell is square form with canted edges, triangular moulded panels on the flanks, and hobnail diamonds on the underside with brass fittings. Stands on a velvet covered cavetto, stand decorated with geometric border, and a Berlin woolwork design. The pen with banded geometric pattern. Four turned bun feet.

Condition : No chips, cracks, or losses to the glass, hinge in good working order. There is significant wear to the velvet wear the bottle stands. No losses or lifting to the Tunbridge ware. Very good overall.

Restoration : None

Dimensions : Top of the bottle is 9cm above the table top when on the stand. Stand length 15cm, 9cm width. Pen is 19.3cm.

Weight :  249 grams

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