What-is-it question XXXII.

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What-is-it question XXXII.

Postby 2209patrick » Fri Apr 06, 2007 5:45 pm

This set of items was made by Robert Hennell, London, and dated 1845.
What was this set called?

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Postby 2209patrick » Sat Apr 07, 2007 8:24 am

Here's a clue.
It has nothing to do with food.
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Postby dognose » Sat Apr 07, 2007 2:50 pm

Hi Pat ,
A combined standish and candle holder?
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Postby 2209patrick » Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:26 pm

Hello Trev.

You are correct again. It's called an inkstand or standish.

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Postby wev » Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:21 pm

Is that all you wanted? I thought it might have a more esoteric designation.
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Re: What-is-it question XXXII.

Postby metfast » Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:39 am

This is great fun keep up the good work.
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