George III Sterling Silver Inkstand

Description:

George III Sterling Silver Inkstand, London, 1761-62, Edward Aldridge I & Edward Aldridge II, maker, with three later silver-plate mounted glass wells flanked by a pen rest, an unmarked silver drawer to underside, an engraved armorial, and gadrooned rim, on four paw feet, lg. 10 1/4 in., stand only approx. 20.8 troy oz.
Estimate $500-700

Silver-plated glass rims and silver drawer unmarked. One glass well with flaked loss to corner. Otherwise in good overall condition with minor surface wear.


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