Original S. Silliman Co. barrel-form traveling inkwell circa 1860. Measuring 2.25 inches high by 1.5 inches wide. Excellent condition including original blown glass stopper. In the 1800s, the S. Silliman Company in Chester, CT, made itself known nationwide for its wooden inkstands and inkwells. Indeed, it is said that Abraham Lincoln had a Silliman inkwell in his Springfield, IL, law office, and in 1837 a Silliman inkwell was gifted to President Martin Van Buren.

Small English stamp box in faux tortoiseshell case 1880-1900. Very good condition with normal traces of usage. Measures 2 x 1.5 x 1.25" x 1".

Very fine French Louis XVI style bureau plat, or flat top writing desk. Restrained and elegant design, typical of its period counterparts. Two drawers and two extensions. Kingwood with bronze mountings, hand-tooled black leather writing surface and complicated satinwood inlay. Circa 1900. Beautiful condition. Dimensions: 51.5" long, 25" wide, 31.75" high to surface, 24.75" clearance, 16.5" extension each side.

18th century Dutch chair with marquetry inlay of flowers, birds, and butterflies. Newly upholstered slip seat. Professionally re-glued. Excellent condition. Some old repairs commensurate with its age. Measures 35" high to the back, 18.5" high to the seat crown, 18" wide and 22" deep with a 14.5 x 16.5 inch seat. This would be lovely as a vanity or desk chair.

Antique S. Silliman traveling inkwell made from lignum vitae wood fitted with its original blown glass bottle. Chester, CT, circa 1860. Excellent condition. Height 2 and one eighth inches. In the 19th century, the S. Silliman Company in Chester, CT, made itself known nationwide for its wooden inkstands and inkwells. Indeed, it is said that Abraham Lincoln had a Silliman inkwell in his Springfield, IL, law office, and in 1837 a Silliman inkwell was gifted to President Martin Van Buren. Lignum vitae is a dense, hard, and heavy wood that comes from trees in the Guaiacum genus, which are native to the Caribbean and northern South America.