Victorian Silver Gilt Mounted Green Glass 'Tea Kettle' Syphon Inkwell - Marquess Coronet
Gabriel Riddle, London 1838
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A rare Victorian silver gilt mounted green glass Inkwell of 'Tea Kettle' Syphon form. The hinged lid made in the form of a Coronet of a Marquess and opening to reveal the makers stamp medallion. The spout also with a hinged silver gilt lid.
By Gabriel Riddle, London, 1838
Sold - £895.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, the lid hinge just a little wobbly and a couple of flea bite chips to the glass.
Dimensions
H
80 mm
(3.15 inches)
W
75 mm
(2.95 inches)
D
103 mm
(4.06 inches)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS111215.445A
Medium
Glass & Silver Gilt
Literature
Once full of ink the syphon inkwell retains a permanent level of ink in the spout that is replenished by atmospheric pressure.
The attached Mordan advertisement from 1835 describes these Tea Kettle Inkwells as ""The New Fountaion Inkstand"" and expands on their virtues.
