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A handsome Victorian silver-plated inkwell stand by Creswick & Co. of Sheffield, dating to circa the 1850s. This substantial desk … Read more A handsome Victorian silver-plated inkwell stand by Creswick & Co. of Sheffield, dating to circa the 1850s. This substantial desk accessory combines practical writing function with the decorative character expected of quality mid-19th-century British metalware. The seller identifies the piece as British, silver plated and by Creswick & Co. Designed for the Victorian writing desk, the stand presents an architectural composition intended to accommodate ink while providing an elegant focal point for a study, library or office. The silver-plated finish gives the piece the visual richness of silver while highlighting the modelling and detailing of its construction. The piece reflects an era when writing accessories were important elements of a well-appointed desk. Inkwells and inkstands were frequently produced as decorative objects in their own right, combining utility with increasingly elaborate Victorian design. The Creswick & Co. attribution and Sheffield origin add particular interest. Sheffield was one of Britain's foremost centres for silver and silver-plated metalware, and the listing specifically identifies Creswick & Co. as the manufacturer. Dating to circa the 1850s, this is an attractive early Victorian desk object suitable for a collection of antique writing accessories, English metalware or traditional decorative arts. Maker: Creswick & Co. Origin: Sheffield, England Date: Circa 1850s Period: Victorian / Mid-19th Century Material: Silver plate / silver-plated metal Maker's pictorial mark for ; Creswick & Co. Sheffield Registered 1855\.1877 Dimensions; Stand ; Height 135 mm Width 325 mm Dept mm 215 mm Ink wells each; Height 65 mm Rims 70 mm in diameter Bases 47 mm in diameter Chamberstick; Height 45 mm 90 mm in diameter Gross weight including the ink wells ; 1673.4 grams See less
- Dimensions
- 12.6ʺW × 8.27ʺD × 5.12ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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