ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER INKSTAND, ROBERT HENNELL c.1850
19th Century Victorian silver large lidded inkstand, of rectangular casket form, with a hinged lid, engraved with Rococo scrolls and foleage, with vacant cartooches, resting on four cast scroll feet, inside mounted wit twin cut glass and silver mounted removable inkwells, a removable wick burner a vacant compartment for writing quills.
Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1850 (p), Maker's mark R.H (Robert Hennell).
Reference Number: A8219
DESCRIPTION
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian solid silver large lidded inkstand, of rectangular casket form, with a hindged lid, engraved with Rococo scrolls and foleage, with vacant cartooches, resting on four cast scroll feet, inside mounted wit twin cut glass and silver mounted removable inkwells, a removable wick burner a vacant compartment for writing quills. Of very fine quality and extremelly heavy gauge
Each part is hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), London, year 1850 (p), Maker's mark R.H (Robert Hennell).
The firm Hennell Ltd is a long-lasting family business of silversmiths founded in 1725 by David Hennell (1712-1785). His son Robert Hennell I (1741-1811) joined the company in partnership in 1763 and became sole owner of the business after his father’s retirement. He was soon joined by his son Samuel Hennell (1778-1837) and his nephew Robert Hennell II.
After his apprenticeship with his uncle and the engraver John Houle he gained his freedom in 1785 and started working mainly as an engraver. In 1808 he entered his first mark on his own, becoming soon one of the most prolific silversmiths of the Regency period.
The firm - based from 1817 at 3 Lancaster Court, Strand - specialised in domestic silver, salts, cruets, tea and coffee sets often delicately engraved or finely pierced.
After Robert’s retirement in 1833 his sons took over the business.
The firm is still running in London Bond Street with the name Frazer & Haws and Hennells.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 8.5cm
Width: 26 x 14cm
Weight: 2335g
