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Silver-Gilt Inkwell Presented by Queen Victoria to Sir John Kirkland

Silver-Gilt Inkwell Presented by Queen Victoria to Sir John Kirkland

Silver-Gilt Inkwell
Edward Barnard & Sons
Hallmarked London, 1841

This stunning silver-gilt inkwell holds a fascinating royal provenance, having been gifted by Queen Victoria to Sir John Kirkland, her closest confidante during the Crimean War. A cherished possession throughout his life, Sir John regarded this royal inkwell as one of his most valued treasures.

Crafted by Edward Barnard & Sons, the esteemed London-based silversmiths to the Crown since 1680, the inkwell showcases the superior quality and craftsmanship for which the firm was renowned. Throughout their illustrious history, Edward Barnard & Sons was a favored choice among the most distinguished clientele, including the royal family. Their works are displayed in prestigious collections such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

The double inkwell is crafted in an exuberant Rococo style, featuring two cut glass ink containers resting on a bed of lush acanthus leaves. The inscribed plaque, wreathed in olive and oak branches and topped with a royal crown, bears the inscription: “The Gracious Gift of Her Majesty Queen Victoria to Sir John Kirkland 19. February. 1853.” Created in 1841, this exquisite inkwell is a prime example of the exceptional and prestigious items produced by Barnard & Sons for British royalty and their inner circle.

14” wide by 12 1/2” deep by 6” high

Provenance:
The Collection of Sir John Kirkland, London
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
$15,575.00

Original: $44,500.00

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Silver-Gilt Inkwell Presented by Queen Victoria to Sir John Kirkland

$44,500.00

$15,575.00

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Silver-Gilt Inkwell Presented by Queen Victoria to Sir John Kirkland

Silver-Gilt Inkwell
Edward Barnard & Sons
Hallmarked London, 1841

This stunning silver-gilt inkwell holds a fascinating royal provenance, having been gifted by Queen Victoria to Sir John Kirkland, her closest confidante during the Crimean War. A cherished possession throughout his life, Sir John regarded this royal inkwell as one of his most valued treasures.

Crafted by Edward Barnard & Sons, the esteemed London-based silversmiths to the Crown since 1680, the inkwell showcases the superior quality and craftsmanship for which the firm was renowned. Throughout their illustrious history, Edward Barnard & Sons was a favored choice among the most distinguished clientele, including the royal family. Their works are displayed in prestigious collections such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

The double inkwell is crafted in an exuberant Rococo style, featuring two cut glass ink containers resting on a bed of lush acanthus leaves. The inscribed plaque, wreathed in olive and oak branches and topped with a royal crown, bears the inscription: “The Gracious Gift of Her Majesty Queen Victoria to Sir John Kirkland 19. February. 1853.” Created in 1841, this exquisite inkwell is a prime example of the exceptional and prestigious items produced by Barnard & Sons for British royalty and their inner circle.

14” wide by 12 1/2” deep by 6” high

Provenance:
The Collection of Sir John Kirkland, London
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans

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Silver-Gilt Inkwell
Edward Barnard & Sons
Hallmarked London, 1841

This stunning silver-gilt inkwell holds a fascinating royal provenance, having been gifted by Queen Victoria to Sir John Kirkland, her closest confidante during the Crimean War. A cherished possession throughout his life, Sir John regarded this royal inkwell as one of his most valued treasures.

Crafted by Edward Barnard & Sons, the esteemed London-based silversmiths to the Crown since 1680, the inkwell showcases the superior quality and craftsmanship for which the firm was renowned. Throughout their illustrious history, Edward Barnard & Sons was a favored choice among the most distinguished clientele, including the royal family. Their works are displayed in prestigious collections such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

The double inkwell is crafted in an exuberant Rococo style, featuring two cut glass ink containers resting on a bed of lush acanthus leaves. The inscribed plaque, wreathed in olive and oak branches and topped with a royal crown, bears the inscription: “The Gracious Gift of Her Majesty Queen Victoria to Sir John Kirkland 19. February. 1853.” Created in 1841, this exquisite inkwell is a prime example of the exceptional and prestigious items produced by Barnard & Sons for British royalty and their inner circle.

14” wide by 12 1/2” deep by 6” high

Provenance:
The Collection of Sir John Kirkland, London
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans

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