{"product_id":"antique-english-silver-inkwell-and-tray-birmingham-1905-da0476","title":"Antique English Sterling Silver Inkwell \u0026 Tray | Birmingham 1905 | DA0476","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully preserved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique English silver and cut crystal inkwell dating to Birmingham, 1905\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented with an elegant silverplate tray. A wonderful example of early 20th-century English deskware, this piece combines the brilliance of deeply cut crystal with the refined gleam of silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial square inkwell features a richly cut geometric pattern with a hinged silver collar and lid, bearing Birmingham hallmarks dating the piece to 1905. Its compact proportions and beautifully weighted crystal give it wonderful presence despite its smaller scale. Paired with the ornate tray, it creates a striking vignette for a writing desk, library, console, or collected tabletop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce an everyday essential on a gentleman’s or lady’s writing desk, antique inkwells have become highly decorative collectibles—beautiful reminders of an era when correspondence was an art in itself. Style it alongside antique books, silver desk accessories, framed photographs, or equestrian pieces for a layered English country look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique English cut crystal and silver inkwell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirmingham hallmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated 1905\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinged silver lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrnate coordinating silverplate tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTray:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.5” L x 6.5” W\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInkwell:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 1.25” x 1.25”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTop\/lid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 1.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReference: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDA0476\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique condition with age-appropriate patina and signs of use consistent with its more than 120-year history. These natural characteristics add to the authenticity and charm of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful addition to an English country interior, traditional library, writing desk, or collection of antique silver and desk accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GCF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46399851987151,"sku":null,"price":688.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8038\/8303\/files\/IMG_0339_3f180d32-1964-4c7f-b872-9ab533857dca.jpg?v=1794764894","url":"https:\/\/www.shoplilliangrey.com\/en-ca\/products\/antique-english-silver-inkwell-and-tray-birmingham-1905-da0476","provider":"Lillian Grey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}