Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1873 by Hirons, Plante & Co., this striking, Antique, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the Egyptian Revival taste, featuring a cast model of a sphinx to the centre, 2 glass ink pots and engraved decoration throughout. The ink stand measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep and the silver weighs 34.5 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in London in 1798 by Henry Greenway, this handsome, George III, Antique, Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is plain in style, and features 2 glass bottles for ink and pounce, and a silver box to the centre. The ink stand measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 5.5"(14cm) deep, and the silver weighs 17.5 troy ounces.