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Inkstand 1840

14.5 x 15.0 x 15.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 53665

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Inkstand

Inkstand 1840

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Inkstand

Inkstand 1840

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  • Description

    Chased gilt metal inkstand of urn form on domed, lobed base; domed lid chased with foliage and set with green stone ball finial and four malachite cabochons. Inkwell with two scroll handles with helmetted mask finials set on domed base chased with foliage; glass liner
    Provenance

    Presented to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert on her birthday, 24 May 1860.
    Appears in the background of the portrait of the queen by John Patridge (RCIN 403222). 

  • Physical properties

    Measurements

    14.5 x 15.0 x 15.3 cm (whole object)

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