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Sat, Jan 14, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Jan 15, 2017 11:00AM EST
Lot 1015

KING GEORGE V BRITANNIA SILVER INKSTAND

Estimate: $500 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
KING GEORGE V BRITANNIA SILVER INKSTAND, ELLIS JACOB GREENBERG, 1916, L 9":Ellis Jacob Greenberg, Birmingham, 1916. Of rectangular form, with applied and molded rim, lid opening to reveal two glass inkwells, each with marked silver collar, flanking a central lidded nibs box, and the front with dip pen, raised on four corner ball feet. Hallmarked Ellis Jacob Greenberg, Birmingham, 1916 with Britannia mark. Also with unidentified mark bearing initials "PO". The dip pen is marked "Sterling" and "Tiffany & Co.". Weighing 35.62 troy ounces measurable.

Condition

The lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Some minor shallow dints and bumps. Heavier contact marks and some staining to interior. One inkwell is missing silver rim.