{"product_id":"edwardian-cut-crystal-sterling-silver-inkwell-1902","title":"Edwardian Cut Crystal \u0026 Sterling Silver Inkwell, 1902","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdwardian cut crystal inkwell with a hallmarked sterling silver hinged lid and collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1902\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial square crystal body is wonderfully clear and weighty, with deeply cut geometric decoration to the base that catches the light beautifully. The gently sloping shoulders lead to a simple silver collar and domed hinged lid, giving the piece a very elegant, understated look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the heavy cut crystal and the softly aged silver makes this a particularly attractive antique desk piece. Originally made for a writing desk at the beginning of the Edwardian era, it is now just as lovely displayed in a study, library or amongst a collection of antique silver and desk accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver bears hallmarks dating the piece to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1902\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. There are gentle signs of age and use to both the silver and crystal, entirely in keeping with a piece that is more than 120 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1902\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edwardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut crystal and sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA really lovely, substantial example — and I think this one looks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore special and valuable than the Art Deco inkwell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because of the hallmarked sterling silver and early date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions 8cmx8vmx7.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robyn and Wren ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53641064382730,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/5386\/6250\/files\/CE541C92-B8DF-40FF-85EF-5BB3A7C6F5D6.jpg?v=1788812325","url":"https:\/\/robynandwren.co.uk\/products\/edwardian-cut-crystal-sterling-silver-inkwell-1902","provider":"Robyn  and Wren ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}