VINTAGE STERLING SILVER CAPSTAN INKWELL - LARGE SIZE - HALLMARKED BIRMINGHAM 1918
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VINTAGE
CAPSTAN
STERLING SILVER (925 )
HALLMARKED
DESKTOP INK WELL
LARGE SIZE - RARE, FULLY WORKING CONDITION
MADE IN ENGLAND
HALLMARKED BIRMINGHAM ASSAY OFFICE - 1918
SILVERSMITH - ABRAHAM BROTHERS. BIRMINGHAM __________________________________________________
A RARE PRESENTATION CAPSTAN, DESKTOP INKWELL
This lovely, LARGE SIZE, CAPSTAN INKWELL was manufactured by ABRAHAM BROS' SILVERSMITHS in Birmingham. England and hallmarke...d at the Birmingham assay office in 1918.
Subsequently presented and inscribed on the inkwell
Presented toP.E.N. MORTIMERas a mark of esteem fromTHE STAFF OF THE COLONIAL BANKTRINIDAD 27 - 1 - 1923
HALLMARKED UNDER THE INSCRIPTION - IN SHIELDS
1) A BROS ( Silversmiths mark - ABRAHAM BROTHERS )
2) ANCHOR ( Birmingham assay office mark )
3) LION PASSANT ( Sterling silver (925) indicator )
4) t ( Date stamp for 1918 )
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HALLMARKED ON THE INNER LID - IN SHIELDS
1) LION PASSANT ( Sterling silver (925) indicator )
2) t ( Date stamp for 1918
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SIZE
FLAT BASE AT 5 inches diameter2 1/2 inches high
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WITH A PERFECT CONDITION, INNER FITTING GLASS INK WELL LINER - ( SEE PICTURES )
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Some very minor age related wear. Nothing that detracts and mentioned for accuracy
INTACT AND FULLY SEALING, OPERATING LID HINGE
INTACT WOODEN BASE - ( See pictures)
A LOVELY, FULLY FUNCTIONAL, RARE , LARGE SIZE, CAPSTAN INK WELL
A LOVELY, HISTORICAL, DESKTOP ITEM------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please do not hesitate to E-Mail if you require any further information. This item is original and genuine . WOULD MAKE A NICE GIFT COMPLETELY ORIGINAL-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE. PAYPAL ACCEPTED MEMBER OF THE WRITING EQUIPMENT SOCIETY - W E S I have other items on EBAY, please view them for a further selection of quality pens. All feedback given will be reciprocated. If your purchase is not as described, a FULL REFUND will be offered provided the item is returned as dispatched. Deliveries to the UK will all be posted using Royal Mail first class, signed for and recorded delivery. Deliveries to all other destinations will be sent by air mail, recorded and signed for delivery. This allows tracking in the event of an item being lost, and provides a degree of insurance. Please see postage and payment details for the costs to your country of residence on this particular item.
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CAPSTAN
STERLING SILVER (925 )
HALLMARKED
DESKTOP INK WELL
LARGE SIZE - RARE, FULLY WORKING CONDITION
MADE IN ENGLAND
HALLMARKED BIRMINGHAM ASSAY OFFICE - 1918
SILVERSMITH - ABRAHAM BROTHERS. BIRMINGHAM __________________________________________________
A RARE PRESENTATION CAPSTAN, DESKTOP INKWELL
This lovely, LARGE SIZE, CAPSTAN INKWELL was manufactured by ABRAHAM BROS' SILVERSMITHS in Birmingham. England and hallmarke...d at the Birmingham assay office in 1918.
Subsequently presented and inscribed on the inkwell
Presented toP.E.N. MORTIMERas a mark of esteem fromTHE STAFF OF THE COLONIAL BANKTRINIDAD 27 - 1 - 1923
HALLMARKED UNDER THE INSCRIPTION - IN SHIELDS
1) A BROS ( Silversmiths mark - ABRAHAM BROTHERS )
2) ANCHOR ( Birmingham assay office mark )
3) LION PASSANT ( Sterling silver (925) indicator )
4) t ( Date stamp for 1918 )
-----------------------------------------
HALLMARKED ON THE INNER LID - IN SHIELDS
1) LION PASSANT ( Sterling silver (925) indicator )
2) t ( Date stamp for 1918
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SIZE
FLAT BASE AT 5 inches diameter2 1/2 inches high
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WITH A PERFECT CONDITION, INNER FITTING GLASS INK WELL LINER - ( SEE PICTURES )
----------------------------------------------------
Some very minor age related wear. Nothing that detracts and mentioned for accuracy
INTACT AND FULLY SEALING, OPERATING LID HINGE
INTACT WOODEN BASE - ( See pictures)
A LOVELY, FULLY FUNCTIONAL, RARE , LARGE SIZE, CAPSTAN INK WELL
A LOVELY, HISTORICAL, DESKTOP ITEM------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please do not hesitate to E-Mail if you require any further information. This item is original and genuine . WOULD MAKE A NICE GIFT COMPLETELY ORIGINAL-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE. PAYPAL ACCEPTED MEMBER OF THE WRITING EQUIPMENT SOCIETY - W E S I have other items on EBAY, please view them for a further selection of quality pens. All feedback given will be reciprocated. If your purchase is not as described, a FULL REFUND will be offered provided the item is returned as dispatched. Deliveries to the UK will all be posted using Royal Mail first class, signed for and recorded delivery. Deliveries to all other destinations will be sent by air mail, recorded and signed for delivery. This allows tracking in the event of an item being lost, and provides a degree of insurance. Please see postage and payment details for the costs to your country of residence on this particular item.
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