(2) English & German Silver Inkstands

Lot description

(lot of 2) Silver inkstands, including: (1) silver (content unknown) inkstand, likely German, cast model of a putto holding an envelope, above the pieced stand with rocaille and c-scrolls, pseudo-hallmarks, (1) English sterling silver presentation inkstand, maker's mark W.C into a circle, possibly for William Richard Corke, Corke Brothers & Company, London, cut-glass ink bottle with hinged cover, the stand engraved "B. Tudor St. John/ from Andy & Dick/ July 17th, 1901," stand and cover with matching sets of hallmarks, denting to cover; largest: approx 3 5/8"h, 6 5/8"l, 3 7/8"w, 5.82ozt total (weighable silver only)