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Antique Watch Inkwell by Birmingham silversmith John Grinsell & Sons.

This remarkable antique inkwell is an exquisite piece that was crafted by the renowned and highly esteemed Birmingham silversmith, John Grinsell & Sons.

This inkwell is charming, featuring a hobnail-cut glass base, which is beautifully adorned with a lid that has a pocket watch securely fixed within a hinged housing. This unique design allows the pocket watch to pivot, enabling it to be propped up, thus allowing easy access to the inkwell. The pocket watch, which is an elegant and timeless creation of London Watchmaker Sir John Bennett, is expertly engraved with the number 2654406, adding to its historical significance. Hallmarked John Grinsell & Sons Ltd, Birmingham, 1910.

A fascinating feature of this inkwell is the ribbed sterling silver top of the lid, which can be easily twisted to remove the pocket watch. The craftsmanship of this piece is truly exceptional and speaks volumes of the superior quality and workmanship that John Grinsell & Sons were renowned for.

This antique inkwell is highly sought after by collectors of antique silverware and vintage desk accessories due to its remarkable craftsmanship and unique design.

John Grinsell & Sons

John Grinsell & Sons was a renowned British silversmith firm that operated from 1826 to 1937. Located in Birmingham, England, the company was recognised for producing exceptional silverware of the highest quality. John Grinsell & Sons were founded by John Grinsell, a talented silversmith who was later joined by his son, John William Grinsell, in the business. The firm’s work spanned from the Georgian era to the Edwardian era and beyond, and it was well known for its extensive range of silverware, including tea and coffee sets, candelabra, cutlery, and other ornamental pieces. The company was recognized for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, and its pieces are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of antique silverware.

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