An Edwardian sterling silver inkstand. The ink bottles hallmarked 1905 by Atkin Brothers, the stand hallmarked Sheffield 1906 by Z Barraclough & Sons (James Henry & Herbert Barraclough). Oval with Chippendale edge, with two oval cut glass bottles. Engraved with a family crest and motto "Courage Et Esperance" (Courage and Hope). 9.4" (24cm) across, 5.6" (14.2cm) deep, 7.1 troy oz (220g) weighable. (not including the glass bottles or their tops)