William IV period Sheffield plated inkstand with central taperstick holder. Circa 1835 - 1840William IV period Sheffield plated inkstand with central taperstick holder. Circa 1835 1840. The stand is raised upon four bracket feet and features a very fine leaf, flower and scroll raised border. Two glass inkwells sit either side of a taperstick holder with snuffer. In very good order with no dents or splits to the stand or taperstick holder. The glass inkwells have some damage to the top rim of one and bases of both, as shown in the pictures.