A FINE GEORGE III PERIOD STERLING SILVER INKSTAND BY PETER & WILLIAM BATEMAN, C. 1810 the early 19th century Georgian silver encrier or standish of oval design with reeded edge, raised on four ball feet, centred by a pot, the lid with candle holder and engraved with a crest of a griffin with human bust, flanked by a glass inkpot and pounce pot, with candle snuff beside, with a pair of recess for pens, hallmarked to the underside London 1810 and with maker's mark, 520 grams (16.71 oz troy) in weight excluding glass, 21cm wide x 11cm high Use this link for a bespoke instant shipping estimate to your location: https://app.thepackengers.com/en/product_widgets/r9DLTheHxd/destination/new

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