Details
The shaped oblong stand and its four feet cast with scrolls and acanthus, applied to each side with monogram SI, supporting two inkwells with associated removable glass liners, the low domed covers chased with acanthus and with writing winged putti finials, and with a chamber candlestick with flower-form nozzle, the loop handle formed as a scrolling vine with leaves, engraved on the base with a crest and with detachable snuffer, marked throughout, the liners marked for William Bateman, London, 1835
1212 in. (31.7 cm.) long
47 oz. 8 dwt. (1,474 gr.) weighable silver
The crest is that of Beriah Botfield, Esq. (1807-1863).
Provenance
Beriah Botfield, Esq. (1807-1863), of Norton Hall, by whom bequeathed to the Thynne family,
John Alexander Thynne, 4th Marquess of Bath (1831–1896), of Longleat, then by descent to,
Furniture, Porcelain and Silver from Longleat; Christie's, London, 13-14 June 2002, lot 416.
Literature
1942 Inventory, Norton Hall Schedule C, Silver and Plate at Drummonds Bank, Oak Silver Chest, '12¼ in. oblong silver-gilt double inkstand with centre taperstick, the ink vases with cupid knobs 16.0.0'.
Special notice
Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
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