Late-Victorian Nickel-Silver Standish with Etched Glass Inkwells

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A late-Victorian nickel-silver standish, centred by a compartment with classical figure flanked by etched glass inkwells. Height 32 cm. Width 42 cm

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Standish - Although the word is little used nowadays, a standish is an inkstand on feet and usually in silver or silver plate, containing some of the following: inkwells, a pounce pot, a sealing wax container and a pen rest. Standishes are also found in less common materials including boulle, marble, brass and wood.

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