Name/Title
InkwellEntry/Object ID
2005.024.001Tags
Needs new photographyDescription
One Sheffield plate inkwell, with three cut-glass containers with silver lids. Stand has handles. Giffin crest engraved on lid and center tray. Inkstand is double sided with an ink pot, sand shaker and a third glass container that sits in the center with a handle attached on each side.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2005.024.Source or Donor
Chicora AntiquesAcquisition Method
PurchasedCredit Line
PurchaseInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkTranscription
Lion passant, Sovereign's head facing right, date letter with crown on top (P)Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
InkwellNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, Writing EquipmentNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Dimension Notes
See parts for dimensions of piecesMaterial
silver plate, cut glassLocation
Location
Room
104Building
Nathaniel Russell HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Category
PermanentLocation
Room
303Building
Nathaniel Russell HouseCategory
PermanentLocation
Room
104Building
Nathaniel Russell HouseCategory
PermanentCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Glass containers are cloudy, there is a chip on top of powder container, some ink stand in ink bottle, silver plate is scratched.General Notes
Note
Notes: In Sheffield Plate Hallmark with crown on top of letter appears on small objects eg. 1802, pg.67 of Hallmarks on English Silver by John Bly
Account: 172005
Book Value: 800Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
November 17, 2005Updated By
sferguson@historiccharleston.orgUpdate Date
May 1, 2023