The Wellby Collection

Inkstand

David Willaume II (1693 - 1761)

silver

1738 - 1739

max 24.1 cm length

Heraldry:: arms of Sykes of Yorks (Sykeshurst and Sledmere)
Inscription/Mark: London sterling hallmarks for 1738-9, leopard's head, lion passant and date letter on the inkwell and the shaker
Maker's mark: very worn, interpreted by M. Wellby as for David Willaume II (struck on the base)

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Place of Creation: London

WA2013.1.331

Inkstand, silver, consisting of a tray with two circular and two long recesses; lobed outline. Standing on the circular recesses are an inkwell and a sandshaker with a detachable pierced grille. Engraved in the centre with arms with crest and mantling, interpreted by M. Wellby as Sykes of Yorkshire (Sykeshurst and Sledmere). Scratched beneath the base scratch weight: '29-13'.

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Bequeathed by Michael Wellby, 2012.