Lot 275
A modern Treasury inkwell
Auction: 28 May 2008 at 12:00 BST
£1,020
Description
by Atkins Brothers of Sheffield 1927, retailed by Davidson Henderson & Sorley Glasgow, of simple rectangular outline with raised borders, the hinged cover with three small compartments two fitted for inkwells and with pen box to opposing side, with two swing loop handles, raised on four ball feet
Dimensions
23cm x 15.5cm x 7cm 67oz
Footnote
Provenance:
From the estate of the Rt Hon Sir John Gilmour of Montrave, Fife.
Notes: inscribed to underside of lid
'Presented to Col The Rt Hon Sir John Gilmour, Bart, DSO, LLD, M.P from the Electors of Pollock in recognition of his twenty one years service as Member of Parliament for East Renfrewshire and Pollock Division January 1910 - January 1931'