Ink bottle
John Roberts & Co.
Category
Silver
Date
1810
Materials
Silver and glass
Place of origin
Sheffield
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 935615.3
Summary
One of two silver mounted glass bottles belonging to oblong inkstand engraved with numerous names and inscription dated 1830. Made by John Roberts and Co., Sheffield, 1810.
Provenance
Stamford collection, devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Makers and roles
John Roberts & Co., silversmith