Georgian, Sheffield Plated crested inkstand raised on four bun feet. Circa 1820 - 1830.

Georgian, Sheffield Plated, crested inkstand raised on four bun feet. Circa 1820 - 1830. The lion rampant crest has been formed by rubbing in a square of silver to the cover of the inkstand. Inside the inkstand is a single inkwell and a covered compartment, possibly a wafer box. The cover of the inkstand has a shell handle to open it.

In excellent order with surface wear commensurate with age. Hardly any copper bleed.

Approximate dimensions are 12 cm length, 9 cm width and 5.5 cm height.

Approximate total weight is 508 grams.