Edwardian Lion Presentation Inkwell
An Edwardian silver plated lion presentation inkwell, circa 1902, with rubbed registration lozenge, a well cast crowned lion sejant erect upon a tapering circular base holding a shield between its front paws inscribed, 'To Lily, on the Occasion of Her 21st Birthday, Nov 22nd 1902, From Stan'; registration lozenge to base, otherwise unmarked. Height 9.06 in.
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- Edwardian - The Edwardian period of English furniture and decorative arts design is named for Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. It follows the Victorian period, in turn was followed by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In Australia, designs of this period are also known as being in the Federation style.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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ink wells / ink stands, material
- silver items 303
- silver plate items 84
