Inkwell, tray and pen
2006/10698/1-3
1900-1950 / Commemorative / Glass / Metal / Ministers, Preachers & Associates / Object / Other
Silver; glass
1901
Decorative inkwell, tray and pen hallmarked for and given to Gypsy Smith in 1901. The tray is elaborately chased with squirrels, butterflies, doves and flowers. It is engraved:
TO GYPSY SMITH
IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION OF HIS
MISSION SERVICES IN COLCHESTER, 1901
"Count your Blessings"
The inkwell, tray and pen are part of a small archive of objects in connection with Gypsy Smith in the museum's collection. See also a selection of other objects from the Gypsy Smith archive in the Online Collection.
1901
Decorative inkwell, tray and pen hallmarked for and given to Gypsy Smith in 1901. The tray is elaborately chased with squirrels, butterflies, doves and flowers. It is engraved:
TO GYPSY SMITH
IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION OF HIS
MISSION SERVICES IN COLCHESTER, 1901
"Count your Blessings"
The inkwell, tray and pen are part of a small archive of objects in connection with Gypsy Smith in the museum's collection. See also a selection of other objects from the Gypsy Smith archive in the Online Collection.
