DescriptionGeorge III sterling silver inkstand, John Cramer, London, 1812 Of rectangular form, resting on four ball and claw feet, with two cut crystal inkwells, in the center a candlestick with a carrying ring, on the sides a pen holder. The shaped border is decorated at intervals with acanthus leaves, while the inkwell mounts and the candlestick feature a matching decoration. Sterling silver marked with 5 hallmarks: Maker's mark: John Cramer Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of the sterling 925/1000 fineness Leopard's head with crown: city of London Date letter year: 1812 Duty mark: head of King George III Dimensions HxWxD 13cm x 32.5cm x 23cm Weight Weight excluding ampoules: 1,598 grams Provenance Private collection Conditions Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. Marked on the base, lid, dish, inkwell lids and seals.