{"product_id":"1935-birmingham-sterling-silver-capstan-ink-well-with-glass-insert-and-bakelite-base","title":"1935 Birmingham Sterling Silver Capstan Ink Well With Glass Insert And Bakelite Base","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1935 Birmingham Sterling Silver Capstan Ink Well With Glass Insert And Bakelite Base\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous 1935 Birmingham Sterling Silver Capstan Ink Well With Glass Insert And Bakelite Base, is in pretty good condition with a few scuffs and blemishes commensurate with age and use, particularly on the lid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Diameter: 12.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5.2cm (2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid Diameter: 5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hallmarks are a little faded and the makers mark difficult to read:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnchor\u003c\/em\u003e: for the Birmingham Assay office\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLions Passant\u003c\/em\u003e: for 925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eL\u003c\/em\u003e: Date Code Letter for 1935- the start of King George V reign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e:-  Makers Mark For \u003cem\u003eS Blackensee \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/em\u003e. Frederick Street \u0026amp; Great Hampton Street, Birmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely addition to a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-office\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehome office\u003c\/a\u003e or as general \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/novel-novelty-home-decor\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage home decor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following links for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-silver-silver-plate-pewter-and-silver-coloured-metal\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage silver items\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThis type of ink well, with a wide weighted circular base, tapered sides and a hinged lid with glass or ceramic liner, is called 'Capstan' as they are shaped like a nautical capstan: the rotating, spool-like drum used on ships to pull heavy ropes (see final image). The weighted flat base made them particularly stable for use on ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: Accessories are shown for illustration only and are not included. The photos of the base were taken with and without flash- the actual colour is a dark brown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S Blackensee \u0026 Sons (SB\u0026S Ltd)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57267312591223,"sku":null,"price":98.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/1935_Birmingham_Sterling_Silver_Capstan_Ink_Well_With_Glass_Insert_And_Bakelite_Base.jpg?v=1783510569","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/products\/1935-birmingham-sterling-silver-capstan-ink-well-with-glass-insert-and-bakelite-base","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}