Antique English Edwardian silver and cut glass watch inkwell by Mappin and Webb, London. Set in a massive piece of cut glass with hobnail cut star to base and pen holder to the front. The inkwell has been cleverly blown within the huge glass base. The large "goliath" 8 day running watch is held in a silver frame with a solid silver swing mechanism which allows it to lie flat, shutting the inkwell but simultaneously allowing the time to be seen , also to raise it at a 45 degree angle over the inkwell for easy viewing or back further still, clearing the inkwell completely. The inkwell is marked "Mappin and Webb Nice Importe Anglaterre".All the silver is hallmarked for Mappin and Webb, Birmingham 1913. It has an intrigueing inscription date of 1894-1914. A really fabulous and unusual desk piece and would make a paperweight fit for a gale, weighing in at a massive 7.5 lbs or 3.54 kilos. English 1914. 7.5 inches high with watch up by 4.75 inches wide and 6.25 inches deep ( 18.75 cm by 11.875 by 15.675).