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An English sterling silver double inkwell, the silver stand with two hinged covered compartments, the inside with two silver rimmed crystal inkwells and wooden pen insert, the sides with two handles, raised on four oval ball supports. The covers engraved with inscription, among other “Presented to The East Asiatic Company Limited of Copenhagen by its European Port Agents”, the side engraved wit EAC flag. Maker William Hutton & Sons Ltd., London 1927. H. 8 cm. L. 32 cm. D. 22 cm.

Provenance: East Asiatic Company's main office in Copenhagen.

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact varia@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Varia, funiture & carpets, 31 May 2017

Category

Silver ▸ Silver

Estimate

10,000–15,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

24,000 DKK