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Scotland

Ink stand 1860

9.5 x 11.0 cm (diameter) | RCIN 34524

Prince Consort's Dressing Room & Writing Room, Osborne House

Scotland

Ink stand 1860

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Scotland

Ink stand 1860

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Description

An inkwell of grey and pink granite, in the form of a curling stone with a silver handle and silver plate engraved with date; upper section swivels to reveal inkwell.

Provenance

Given to the Prince Consort by Queen Victoria in 1860.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Scotland
(nationality)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

granite, silver

engraved (incised)

Measurements

9.5 x 11.0 cm (diameter)
Groupings
Object type(s)
containers
containers for writing equipment
ink-wells
tools and equipment
desk equipment
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Sports and games equipment
Curling-stones
Places

Place of Production

Scotland

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