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2012.160
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Description

Silver inkstand made by Matthew Boulton - two cut glass pots, round integral silver centre container, with taper holder and snuffer acting as a lid.

Inscription

On base of tray: Anchor / Head facing right / MB / Lion / J

Notes

Alan Cole
Matthew Boulton (1728-1809 ) Midlands manufacturer and partner of James Watt. Together they developed and produced much more efficient steam engines.

Appleton book: Silver inkstand - two cut glass pots silver centre with extinguisher. £2000.00.

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Place of Creation

Birmingham, United Kingdom, Europe

Creator

Date Created

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Collection

Appleton

Series

Inkwells

Object Type

Inkstand

Category

Inkstand

Materials

Glass

metal

silver

Dimensions

w: 288, h: 126, d: 188