A Portugese mid 19th century shaped oblong inkstand on shell and foliate feet and with central pivoting scroll handle, the broad rim pierced, stamped and chased with flowers, foliage and scrollwork, fitted with a foliate and floral-decorated cylindrical inkwell and matching pounce pot, the covers with ball finials, a central wafer box, two candle holders with foliate-decorated everted rims, and an open work scrolling foliate pen holder with vacant shield-shaped cartouche, the front of the inkstand with presentation inscription dated 1865 - 11in., 47.75oz.