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English Ink Stand  - Stock No 2009/542
Description A rare 19th Century English Boulle work ink stand.  In excellent overall condition for its age. Features Mahogany veneer inlaid with intricate brass floral cut pattern.  Insignificant small portions of inlay have been damaged over time.  Carries cut lead glass inkwell with brass collar in very good condition.  A small portion of the detail of the intricate inlay is below.  An exceptional and rare piece.  Measures approx  315 mm wide by 180 mm deep and 115 mm high with inkwell.
Condition Exc
Price $950.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



English Walnut Standish  - Stock No 2010/596
Description A very nice 19th century English walnut  standish with two cut glass inkwells.  In very good condition for its age apart from the obvious repair to the right side of the black handle.  A nice piece and worthy of a good home. 
Condition G
Price SOLD                                                                                                    



Brass Ink Stand  - Stock No 2009/478
Description An impressive cast ink stand with two hinged lid inkwells and letter rack.  Approx 300 mm wide, 175 mm deep and 215 mm high. 
Condition Exc
Price $220.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Brass and Copper Standish  - Stock No 2009/480
Description English Brass and copper inkwell.  Unmarked glass wells with hinged brass and copper tops.  Perfect hinges and collars.  Pen rests front and rear.  Features ornate copper filigree work and third centre bowl for clips, pins etc.  A rare piece in excellent condition.   Approx 225 mm wide, 125 mm deep and 100 mm tall.  Dated to circa 1890
Condition Exc
Price $800.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Cast Bronze Double Inkstand - Stock No 2009/445
Description Cast bronze double inkstand with gallery in Renaissance style, centred by a recessed dish for nibs, attached concave walls, hinged covers and finials and supported on four bun feet.  Circa 1860.  Approx . 290 mm x 140 mm.
Condition VGC
Price $300.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Cast Bronze Inkstand - Stock No 2009/444
Description Late 19th Century cast brass double inkstand surmounted by a high relief gallery, bearing winged angels.  Two cut glass inkwells fitted with brass rims.  Pierced base and pen channel decorated with foliate design  Approx . 340 mm x 240 mm.
Condition VGC
Price $140.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Cast Bronze Inkstand - Stock No 2009/446
Description Late 19th Century cast bronze inkstand.  Pierced base and low relief decoration with brass well and nib cleaner.  Marked "Geschust" on underside.  Approx . 230 mm x 180 mm.
Condition VGC
Price $150.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Paul's Inkwell Set - Stock No 2009/436
Description Set of three moulded glass inkwells on fitted cast iron stand.  Each Inkwell is marked "Paul's Inks Birmingham".  One inkwell has slight chips to collar of inkwell and mild staining.  Otherwise in perfect order.  Approx  260 mm x 100 mm.
Condition VGC
Price $110.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Two glass inkwell - Stock No 2009/452
Description Two pressed glass inkwells with multi-colour bakelite covers on wooden stand.  Approx 280 mm x 150 mm.
Condition VGC
Price $80.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Brass desktop set - Stock No 2009/455
Description 19th century brass desk top set surmounted by a horse.  A very handsome piece in perfect condition.  Unmarked porcelain inkwells with hinged brass tops.  Approx.  300 mm x 280 mm and 260 mmm  high.
Condition Exc
Price $900.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Ebony Inkwell - Stock No 2009/474
Description A cylindrical ebony inkwell of some  62 mm in diameter and 65 mm in height.  Circa 1920, English manufacture.
Condition Exc
Price $80.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Travelling Inkwell  - Stock No 2010/639
Description An intriguing leather covered travelling inkwell made of copper and brass internals and still fitted with original glass bowl.  Approx . 55 mm in length, 40 mm in width and 30 mm high when closed.  A  difficult piece to accurately date but manufacturing technique and materials suggests mid 1850' s.
Condition GC
Price $110 + GST



Onoto Travelling Ink Bottle - Stock No 2009/425
Description Bakelite Onoto Travelling Ink Bottle in perfect condition.  Contains original bottom disk, cardboard padding and the original bottle of part-dried Stephens Blue ink.  Unmarked
Condition Exc
Price $70.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Double Oak Stained Inkstand - Stock No 2009/450
Description Stained oak inkstand with letter rack and holder for five pens.  Approx  300 mm x 195 mm and 190 mm high.
Condition GC
Price SOLD                                                            



Oak Inkstand - Stock No 2009/453
Description Shield shaped double oak inkstand supported on four feet with recesses for two inkwells and pens. Centred by a hoop handle and shield cartouche.  Approx  300 mm x 230 mm.  Without inkwells.  We can supply inkwells to fit this piece at extra charge.
Condition GC
Price SOLD                                                                                             



Mahogany Single Inkwell - Stock No 2009/454
Description Mahogany base and pressed glass single inkwell with bakelite top with pen rest.  Unmarked glass and bakelite top.  Approx  175 mm square.
Condition VGC
Price $100.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Brass Inkwell - Stock No 2009/440
Description Brass decorative inkwell with hinged top and white china liner (lightly chipped).  Approx  130 mm square.  In good condition.
Condition VGC
Price $35.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Desk Stand - Stock No 2008/373
Description Spelter and Brass Standish, ornate with provision for two inkwells.  We can supply inkwells to order at an extra charge.
Condition GC
Price $110.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Brass Inkwell - Stock No 2008/374
Description Ornate brass inkwell with porcelain insert
Condition EXC
Price $90.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Silver Capstan Inkwell - Stock No 2008/363
Description A very original small, sterling silver capstan inkwell approx 65mm in diameter across its base.  In virtually mint condition and hallmarked in Birmingham with a date mark of 1909.  Carries original glass liner.
Condition EC
Price $140.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                                 



Silver Capstan Inkwell - Stock No 2008/364
Description An original sterling silver inkwell approx 75mm across the diameter of the base.   Birmingham hallmarked and date marked 1919.
Condition VGC
Price SOLD                                                                                                              



Brass and glass inkwell - Stock No 2007/217
Description Unmarked glass and brass top inkwell.  Circa 1905 - 1910.  British made.
Condition EC
Price SOLD                                                                                                     



Brass and glass inkwell - Stock No 2007/218
Description A perfect example of a late 19th century inkwell. Crystal cut top and sound brass collar and hinge. Brass and glass in perfect condition.
Condition EC
Price SOLD                                                                                                               



Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell - Stock No 2007/219
Description In excellent conndition, this hallmarked inkwell was made in 1916 from British sterling silver.  It is hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office and features minor blemishes only.  Complete with glass insert well.  Approx 11 cm diameter at base.
Condition VGC
Price $320.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                              



Wooden and glass double inkwell - Stock No 2007/220
Description Featuring a flat base and two square cut crystal ink wells.  Both inkwells feature brass collars and hinges in excellent condition. Save for one small cormer of one inkwell, the square cut glass of the wells are perfect.  These feature crystal cut tops in excellent condition.  The provenance of this item dates it to circa 1887.  Measures approximately 250 mm x 155 mm.
Condition VGC
Price $260.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                              



Wooden and glass double inkwell - Stock No 2007/221
Description Featuring two square cut crystal ink wells with silver collars and hinges in excellent condition. The glass of the wells are both perfect and the crystal cut tops in excellent condition.  Circa 1890.  Measures approximately 270 mm x 165 mm.
Condition VGC
Price $320.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                              



Silver plated travelling inkwell - Stock No 2007/224
Description Circa 1905.  This piece is starting to show signs of plating wear.  Otherwise in excellent mechanical condition and featuring a novel 'flip-top' screw sealer.
Condition GC
Price $125.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                              



Brass inkwell - Stock No 2007/226
Description A cast and finished brass inkwell approx 60mm square and 35 mm high.  In excellent order.  Made probably between 1905 and 1910.  Marked as English made an complete with glass interior well.
Condition VGC
Price $105.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                              



Sterling Silver Standish - Stock No 2006/107
Description A fine sterling silver double inkwell made in 1897.  Unmarked glass and collars on bottles.  Features Makers Mark "RM/EH" and Sheffield Assay Office Standard and Date Marks.  Some doubt whether it has ever been used.
Condition EC
Price $1,050.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                              



Silver Capstan inkwell - Stock No 2006/106
Description Sterling silver capstan inkwell with glass insert.  Made 1996.  Bears Birmingham Assay Office Standard and Date Marks. Unused.  Photographed unpolished.  Approx 8 cm diameter at base.
Condition Mint
Price $280.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                              



Glass & Silver Inkwell - Stock No 2008/309
Description Both glass and Sterling Silver cap and collar are in perfect condition.
Condition EXC
Price $120 + GST                                                                                                          



Pair glass and brass inkwells - Stock No 2006/105
Description Glass and brass collars in perfect condition.  No chips or dents in brass.  Flip top style.  Very difficult to date accurately but glass resembles mid 19th century manufacturing style.
Condition VGC
Price $80.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                              



Brass and crystal inkwell - Stock No 2007/240
Description In very good condition with no damage.  Marked "British Made".  Circa 1890 to 1920.
Condition VGC
Price $75.00 AUD + GST                                                                                                                              



Pewter Inkwell - Stock No 2008/307
Description Circular pewter inkwell made circa 1890.  Approx 9cm in diameter.  Features original glass insert. Excellent overall condition.
Condition EXC
Price $160 AUD + GST                                                                              



Glass Pen Stand - Stock No 2009/431
Description Glass single pen stand and paper clip tray.  Circa 1950s.  Unmarked.
Condition EXC
Price $30 AUD + GST


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