Edward Ker Reid - Year 1862 - Inkwell - Silver, Crystal

Victorian silver and cut crystal inkstand. England, London, 1862 – Edward Ker Reid. Elegant English inkstand from the Victorian era, crafted in English 925 fine silver, set on a lobed-profile base, richly hand-engraved with exuberant decoration of swirls, foliage, cartouches and vegetal motifs, revealing the high quality of British jewelry making in the mid-19th century. At the center features a cut crystal reservoir with thick walls, decorated with geometric facets in a diamond pattern, capped by a silver lid with sober lines, creating a harmonious contrast between the crystal’s shine and the refined chased silver. The base presents an elegant six-petaled flower design, imparting balance and strong decorative presence to the piece. It bears official London town hall hallmarks dated 1862, as well as the mark of the renowned silversmith Edward Ker Reid, active between 1855 and 1871, guaranteeing authenticity and quality of manufacture. A representative piece of English production from the Victorian period, originally intended for high-status desks and writing cabinets. It is currently an excellent example for collectors of English silver, writing objects, or classical decoration. Condition: Very good overall, showing light signs of use consistent with the piece’s age. The crystal remains intact.

Origin: England (London)
Era: Victorian, 1862
Silversmith: Edward Ker Reid (1855–1871)
Material: 925/1000 silver and cut crystal
Decoration: Hand-engraved vegetal motifs and cartouches
Hallmarks: London, 1862
Weight: 545.4 grams
Dimensions: 19 cm (base diameter)