Inkstand
John Grinsell & Sons
Category
Silver
Date
1917
Materials
Glass, Silver
Measurements
100 mm (H)255 mm (W)180 mm (D)
Place of origin
Birmingham
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Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset
NT 1257332
Summary
Stand; Inkstand, the base rectangular with depression for pens, the centre with an inkwell with a ceramic liner, the cover incorporating an eight-day timepiece with double sided enamel dial, removable and with glazed cover. With H.C.Stevens Strongest Mucilage Glue, and green ink.
Marks and inscriptions
Presented to Henry John Ralph Bankes Esq. of Kingston Lacy, Dorset on attaining his majority 4th July 1923 by the inhabitants of Wimborne Minster and neighbourhood. (on the base)
Makers and roles
John Grinsell & Sons