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Dimensions in centimetres
Length depth base (14.5 cm)
Width (15 cm)
Height (13.5 cm)
Small 19th Century Silver Plate Inkwell Form Head Of Egyptian Ancient Pharaoh
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£950.00
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- This is an inkwell fit for an ancient Pharaoh! Get ready to take notes like a true ancient Egyptian ruler with this fine traditional small antique Victorian silver plate inkwell from head of an Egyptian Pharaoh. Writing on your own timeline!
- Handmade by the known Sheffield silversmith makers Lee & Wigfull.
- Very unusual & rare, made from silver plate over base metal.
- A feature that stands out is the superb detail to the Pharaoh's head incredible collectors piece.
- It has smooth groves on the flanks for you to rest your pen, no pen included, so you are aware.
- A nice small size being 15 cm high and 14.5 cm depth.
- Exceptionally well cast detail.
- The head lifts to reveal a small cobalt blue glass bowl for the ink to sit in.
- Circa late 19th century Victorian era.
- Stamped with makers mark L & W underneath.
- George Shad ford Lee & Henry Wigfull where active in Charlotte Street Works, Sheffield, together with Henry Wigfull. The firm was described as Manufacturing Silversmith, Electron Player and Britannia Metal Smith. The partnership between George Shad ford Lee and Henry Wigfull was dissolved in 1870. The business was continued by Henry Wigfull under the same style and address (John Street Works, Sheffield).
- The firm was converted in 1899 into a limited liability company under the style of Lee & Wigfull (Sheffield) Ltd. The firm used the trademarks ALBION SILVER and INSIGNIA PLATE.
- The word “pharaoh” means “Great House,” a reference to the palace where the pharaoh resides. While early Egyptian rulers were called “kings,” over time, the name “pharaoh” stuck. As the religious leader of the Egyptians, the pharaoh was considered the divine intermediary between the gods and Egyptians.
- Having beautiful intricate hand carved detail to the feathers & face which really stands out stunning piece.
- So collectible and highly sought after.
- A beautiful present gift.
- It weights under 1 kg approximate.
- Condition report.
- Offered in fine used condition.
- Having various general wear, charming patina, scuffs, scratches, silver plate loss commensurate with usage & old age.
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Dimensions in centimetres
Length depth base (14.5 cm)
Width (15 cm)
Height (13.5 cm)