Hi Deborah,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The marks on this suggest it's from the mid 20th Century
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage silver plated inkstand
Probably by Elkington & Co., Birmingham, England, mid-late 19th Century
The scalloped tray with pierced backsplash and three reserves and container for ink/quill (center), and two flanking glass silver-plate mounted vessels (for ink), with a gadrooned pen tray, on short paw feet. Marked 1519 / C/C and with maker's marks for Elkington & Co. etc below.
4-1/2 inches tall, 9-1/2 inches wide, 7 inches deep.
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia