A Victorian silver inkstand, Henry Holland & Son, London, 1877
Auction Closed
March 24, 08:41 PM GMT
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A Victorian silver inkstand
Henry Holland & Son, London, 1877
oval, two-handled stand inscribed and dated 1880 also crested, engraved with palmettes and zig-zags, fitted with two silver-mounted inkwells, crested hinged covers, and central Etruscan style taperstick
35cm long
657gr, 21oz
The inscription reads: Presented/ to the/ Honbl Edward Knatchbull Hugessen/ Coldstream Guards/ on his marriage/ with/ Miss Amy V. Beaumont./ By some of the tenantry/ on his father's estate/ 2nd NovR 1880
Amy Beamont was the daughter of 1st Lord Allendale and his wife Lady Margaret de Burgh, daughter of 1st Marquess of Clanricarde.