Ink stand with inkwells

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Overview

Rectangular electroplated silver base with spherical feet on each corner. Ornate floral/icon engravings around bevelled edge of base. Flat central port of base has fitting attached; four posts are screwed to the base, all attached underneath by butterfly screws (one missing). The posts are 25mm high and have two spherical knobs on the ends and a small hook on the outside edge creating a pen-rest on either edge of the base.
Rods of silver have been welded together to form a "cage" for the two inkwells. Engraved under the "cage" are the words 'TOODYAY RIFLE CLUB/1917/S. J. LEE"

Two small square inkwells. Square glass bodies with bevelled corners and edges. Small lip at entrance to deep conical well. Electroplated silver fittings and hinged domed circular lids.
One of the inkwells has light engravings on surface of lid, reads "S J Lee, E R Lee, E R Lee". Evidence of deteriorated rubber or similar washers.

Engraved under the stand are the words 'TOODYAY RIFLE CLUB/1917/S. J. LEE"

Historical information

Toodyay Rifle Club trophy issued prior to the opening of the Pelham Reserve rifle range in 1922.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.772
Width
143 mm
Height or length
200 mm
Depth
49 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Stamped arm with pennant symbol PHILIP ASHBERRY & SONS/SHEFFIELD/114/T/E.P.B.M/MADE IN ENGLAND

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Historic significance
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Image CC BY 4.0 Phil Hart

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Image CC BY 4.0 Phil Hart

Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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Ink stand with inkwells
Ink stand with inkwells

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