Standish
Category
Wooden objects
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Walnut
Measurements
35 mm (H)290 mm (W)210 mm (Diameter)
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Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1196231
Summary
Shaped walnut standish, cf SPE.G.071.L, three lobe design, ebonised concave sides, velvet lined circular cut out for inkwell above ebonised dished pen rest. Brown leather lining to underside, on three bun feet.
Marks and inscriptions
42 r/t (written in black ink on circular paper label)