Antique Silver Double Inkwell by Robert Gainsford

$6,400.00

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Antique Silver Double Inkwell by Robert Gainsford

$6,400.00

Description

DATE: Georgian, c.1825

A fine antique double inkwell by silversmith, Robert Gainsford. He first came about in 1797 as a partner with Alexander Goodman and George Fairbairn in the firm of "Goodman & Co.", silver platers of Sheffield. Following the end of that partnership on 25 June 1808, he began to work on his own, Gainsford & Co., 90 Eyre Street, Sheffield. This lovely piece features Gainsford's makers marks, dating it to the year 1825.

This large double inkwell features a ornately decorated plate with floral and scroll motifs, that stands on four legs that presents two faceted crystal ink pots, each one topped with a silver lid with further and matching, English hallmarks.

STONES

Crystal Glass

MEASUREMENTS

Ink Pots: 5.9 x 6.5cm

Tray: 9.8 x 4.7 inches

WEIGHT

Ink Pots: 186.5g each

Tray: 305.5g

MARKS

English hallmarks for sterling silver, Sheffield assay office, 1825

Robert Gainsford makers marks

CONDITION