Author Adrien Von Ferscht and suggested that the mark WH indicates that this inkstand was likely made in a workshop or by an artisan silversmith working exclusively for Wang Hing & Co.
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quill pen apparently unmarked, one bracket foot of stand not flush to flat surface, chased and engraved decoration crisp, overall good condition
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