Antique Inkwell Writing Desk in Silver Plated Metal from Leoni W.T. & Co

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A silver-plated metal box-style inkwell from the historic walter trickett & co. Manufactory in sheffield (marked w.t. & co., early … Read more A silver-plated metal box-style inkwell from the historic walter trickett & co. Manufactory in sheffield (marked w.t. & co., early 20th century). It features a domed lid with the engraved monogram “b g m,” lion-head side handles, and animal-paw feet. The interior includes a pen compartment and two original cut-glass vials with silver-plated metal caps. Preserved in excellent period condition, with functioning hinges, intact vials, and a natural historical patina.

technical details:

type: inkwell / desk set

origin / manufacturer: w.t. & co. (walter trickett & co. - sheffield, marcato)

period: early 20th century

subject and style: antique / rectangular casket with lion-head handles and paw-shaped feet

materials: silver-plated metal, cut-glass vials

dimensions: width 20 cm | depth 14 cm | total height 10 cm

condition: excellent period condition; solid structure, functioning hinges, intact glass, and natural period patina


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