Burnell and Rowe

Description

This is a handsome George V Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Inkwell. The glass cube has a golden tint to it and slice cut chamfered edges. The silver lid is basically square with outward bowed sides and points at the corners. There are no initials or personalisation of any kind.

The inkwell was made in Birmingham by Horace Woodward & Co and dates to 1920. The firm was established around 1850 by George Cartwright and Joseph Hirons, with Horace Woodward joining as a partner in 1853. They were silversmiths and electroplaters, active in both Birmingham and London and were involved in the Great Exhibition (1851) and many other international fairs. In 1865 Woodward became the sole proprietor and the name of the firm was changed to Horace Woodward & Co. Woodward left the company in 1883 but it continued under his name until it was bought by Adie Brothers in the early 1920s.

Condition is very good, with no chips or cracks in the glass, no dings or dents in the silver and just the superficial surface wear that has to be anticipated after over 100 years of good service. The hinge works well and the lid sits flush. Please make sure to view all the photographs.

The inkwell is 4.9cm / 1.9ins square and stands 4.9cm / 1.9ins high with the lid closed. It weighs 220.8g / 7.8oz.

The hallmarks, on the outside of the collar, are nice and clear to read. They show the lion passant for Sterling Silver, the Birmingham date letter v for 1920 and the distinctive H W & Co quatrefoil makers' mark for Horace Woodward & Co.

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