Inkwell

Description

Silver ink well mounted with pebbles, containing internal glass ink well, by Kirwin &Co., hallmarked Edinburgh, 1909

Museum reference

X.2023.101

Object name

Inkwell

Production information

Kirwin & Co. , Maker
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

1909

Materials

Silver, Pebble, Glass, Leather

Physical description

Silver round base, lid mounted with pieces of stone, small silver balls, and decorated with engraved detail somewhat resembling a targe. The bottom is covered with leather, worn. Contains glass inkwell.