Inkstand London 1779 by Charles Aldridge & Henry Green

A George III pierced gallery inkstand - also known as a "standish" with three silver-mounted cut-glass bottles (one replaced) for different inks, pounce and cleaning shot (used to clean the pen). There are very minor chips on the original glass pots which are pointed out in the accompanying images. It measures 7.5" (19cm) across the front, 8.5" (21.5cm) at the widest point and 6.25" (16cm) deep.