Unusual Early Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand, hallmarked London, 1845-1846, by Joseph Angell & Son, of Orientalist inspiration, rectangular with shaped "padoga" sides and Mandarin masque-crested feet, with tapering octagonal ink and water wells centered by a figural taperstand of a knight, h. 7", l. 10-1/2", d. 7-1/2", 30.50 t. oz.

In good used condition. Light surface wear and scattered bumps and dings commensurate with age and use. The hinges on both lids have been repaired, one with silver solder, the other with lead, but both are clean and professional. One inkwell has some tiny splits at the corners; both are lacking their glass liners. The standard of the taperstand is slightly tilted, and there are a few dents around the sleeve of the lower edge. Fully hallmarked on the underside; marks excellent. The wells, lids and taperstand part-marked. Engraved on one pen tray with a crest of a bull's head. A handsome piece with no significant condition issues beyond the expected signs of age.