A Fine Hennell Sterling Silver Inkstand Standish c1805 Start Price USD 12,898.00 Current Price USD 12,898.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Monday, December 01, 2008 Location Paradise Valley, AZ See more about 'A Fine Hennell Sterling Silver Inkstand Standish c1805' Description A Fine Robert & Samuel Hennell Sterling Silver Inkstand Standish c1805-1806 Item Discription  A fine sterling silver Inkstand created by renowned English Silversmiths Robert & Samuel Hennell  An exceedingly rare circular standish form Gorgeous period proportions Truely a classic Hennell design Hennell inkstands are extremely rare & highly sought-after by the most advanced collectors world-wide A fabulous, time-enhanced, deep silver-blue patina assumed from proper care and gentle hand polishing over the previous 200+ years All sterling pieces belonging to the stand are original & present and in mint condition The underside base is missing two of it's original sterling square nuts (two original nuts are still present and could eaisly be reproduced) The three cut crystal sterling mounted pots are in mint condition; no damage, cracks, chips or repairs All touch marks match and are original Hennell marks (too many to photograph)  Entirely and masterfully hand-wrought from a very thick, sturdy gauge sterling silver The total weight of this beautiful stand, including the pots, is 716 grams This piece stands approximatley 5 1/2 inches, the diameter of the tray is approximatley 5 1/8 inches Never monogrammed Light tarnish  Overall fine estate condition (museum quality)  Quality lives when price is forgotten   Terms & Conditions Our terms & conditions are designed to build confidence, trust & satisfaction. Product Returns are always accepted without question. Simply return your purchase within 3 days from the date received and we will cheerfully refund your purchase price less postage, shipping & handling fees. Feedback: Your complete satisfaction is our top priority and how we ultimately measure our success. We presently enjoy over 1500+ Positive Feedbacks and take great pride in our Service Excellence. However, we do occasionally make mistakes. If an oversight does occur, please allow us an opportunity to satisfy you prior to leaving feedback. We love happy customers. Product Condition: Most worthwhile collectables have experienced some normal and gentle use over the years. Therefore, photographs often are the greatest testament to actual condition. Please study our pictures carefully and feel free to ask questions prior to bidding.  Product Descriptions: If descriptions are significantly incorrect, we will refund your entire purchase price, plus postage, insurance & handling. Shipping & Insurance: We are pleased to combine shipments to reduce costs. All items purchased are carefully packed, insured and shipped via USPS Priority Mail or USPS Priority Mail International. In the event of a lost or damaged shipment, the processing of an insurance claim will be the buyer’s responsibility. Interested parties should investigate Insurance limits prior to bidding as value limits may be imposed. Any uninsured loss will be the responsibility of the buyer. Please review our other listings featuring fine sterling & other fantastic designer items & collectables Place a Bid!