Writing set
Category
Glass
Date
1897
Materials
Glass and metal
Measurements
160 x 135 mm; 190 mm (Length)80 mm (Diameter)45 mm (Diameter)
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Lytes Cary Manor, Somerset
NT 254790
Summary
Presentation writing set in glass, mounted with silver gilt fretwork, dated 1897. Inscribed 'To Mother and Father, 1847 from their loving children 1897, November 19'. Inkwell with 18th century cover made from a repousse watch case, and glass spiral fluted well; on rectangular glass stand with centre well; pair of candlesticks, square glass and silver gilt base with fluted glass stick; pen tray in glass with silver gilt fretwork edge and silver gilt feet.
Marks and inscriptions
To Mother and Father, 1847 from their loving children 1897, November 19 (inscribed)