Thomas Diller (1807-1871), Shell Inkstand. Photo Freeman's
detachable snuffer, cover of inkpot with monogram ALL, mounts engraved with scrolling foliage, birds and buildings; hallmarked London, 1841; silver-gilt mounts, glass inkpot, clam shell; height: 15cm., 6in. Estimation 800 — 1,200 GBP
Provenance: Sotheby's, Chester, 15 January 1985, lot 149
Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS. Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com