Silver King George III Inkstand

Object/Artifact

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

Ink stand: The mid-18th century silver inkstand, once owned by King George III, features ornate, intricate designs and elegant claw feet.
Ink stand

The mid-18th century silver inkstand, once owned by King George III, features ornate, intricate designs and elegant claw feet.

Name/Title

Silver King George III Inkstand

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000150

Description

Silver inkstand, circa mid-18th century; tag in ink bottle reads "Made in London by William Plummer, George III 1765."

Context

Given to Mrs. Jordan by the advisory team of the Kuwait Oil Company as a farewell gift when they retired in 1961; said to have been used by King George III in 1776.

Made/Created

Artist

William Plummer

Ethnography

Cultural Region

City

London

Country

England, United Kingdom

Continent

Europe

Region

Western Europe