26th Jan, 2022 10:00
Country House Sale
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Edward VII silver desk inkwell with accompanying writing box
the inkwell with twin handles and bearing marks for Hukin and Heath, London, 1900, inscribed 'Major General Robert Stephenson Baden-Powell' 21.5cm wide overall, 616g approx overall with a 19th Century maple writing box, the brass plaque inscribed 'Harold Soames', 35.5cm x 15cm x 23cm (2)
Provenance: Major General Robert Stephenson Baden-Powell was the founder of the worldwide Scout movement and was awarded military honours during the Boer war. The box belonged to Harold Soames - an artist - who was his father-in-law.
Sold for £850
Estimated at £400 - £600
Edward VII silver desk inkwell with accompanying writing box
the inkwell with twin handles and bearing marks for Hukin and Heath, London, 1900, inscribed 'Major General Robert Stephenson Baden-Powell' 21.5cm wide overall, 616g approx overall with a 19th Century maple writing box, the brass plaque inscribed 'Harold Soames', 35.5cm x 15cm x 23cm (2)
Provenance: Major General Robert Stephenson Baden-Powell was the founder of the worldwide Scout movement and was awarded military honours during the Boer war. The box belonged to Harold Soames - an artist - who was his father-in-law.
At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 26th Jan, 2022
