Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery
Live Auction, 5 March 2018
Jewels
About this Item
London, England
A Victorian silver presentation inkstand, Stephen Smith, London, 1882
of Egyptian inspiration, the urn-shaped two-handled well with hinged cover surmounted by a bell-shaped finial, engraved 'Presented with a purse of 235£ to the Rrvd. Thomas Woods Weston. On the completion of 25 years faithful Ministry in January 1883. As Vicar of St John's Church Tonbridge Wells. By his Parishioners and Friends as a token of their esteem and regard.', flanked by a pair of sphinx, on a rectangular ebonized tray with carved recesses, the rim of the tray applied with stiff-leaf border, 43,5cm long
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