{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-silver-capstan-inkwell-arusha-school","title":"Vintage 1940s Silver Capstan Inkwell, Arusha School","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a very special Vintage Sterling Silver Capstan Inkwell or Ink Stand from the 1940s. It comes in a presentation bag and would be a greatcalligraphy gift or used as desk decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by Adie Brothers Ltd and it was Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique inkwell was given as a gift to Miss Reed in 1949 by the Arusha School in Tanzania. Arusha was a well known international school and Miss Reed was Assistant Mistress from 1934 to 1949. It's a lovely piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a beautiful capstan shape, made of Sterling Silver with an inscription on the front and the Hallmarks on the side. The hinge works well and it lifts to show a built in liner for ink. It is filled and has a plastic base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver is shiny with some tarnish in places, particularly to the inside of the lid. The lid also has a dent to it in \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ethe centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 304g and measures 8.5cm diameter (just under 3 1\/2 inches). The height is approximately 6cm (2 1\/2 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47149776568663,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/vintage-1940s-silver-capstan-inkwell-arusha-school-5680-p_2f164a25-88b2-4d25-b144-cc775fdd710b.jpg?v=1695897392","url":"https:\/\/www.beechesvintage.com\/products\/vintage-1940s-silver-capstan-inkwell-arusha-school","provider":"Beeches Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}