Sterling silver inkwell with dedication of Harold Macmillan to Amintore Fanfani - London 1962, mark of Garrard & Co of rectangular in shape, resting on four claw foot, bearing the inscription-dedication of Lord Maurice Harold Macmillan, prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1957 to 1963 to Amintore Fanfani : "To my friend and collegue Amintore Fanfani as a memento of a very happy visit to Rome and as a token of the friendship which links our two countries - Harold Mcmillian, February 1963". Fully hallmarked London 1962-63, silversmith Garrard & Co. Dimensions 5.8 x 28 x 18 cm. Gross weight 2733 gr, net weight 2266 gr. Item condition grading: **** good.

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