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Brass Travel Inkwell
80607
Height
1 1/2" (4 cm)
Width
1 3/4" (4.5 cm)
Depth
1 3/4" (4.5 cm)
A brass topped Travel Inkwell with bolt down top.
This is the fairly standard model of portable inkwell that was commonly used with writing slopes or in the fitted secretaire of a campaign chest. The well is glass with a brass top section with lid fixed by a hinged thumb bolt. The brass has developed a good dark patina.
Early to mid 19th Century.
This inkwell is the 2nd from the left on the back row as you view the video.
This is the fairly standard model of portable inkwell that was commonly used with writing slopes or in the fitted secretaire of a campaign chest. The well is glass with a brass top section with lid fixed by a hinged thumb bolt. The brass has developed a good dark patina.
Early to mid 19th Century.
This inkwell is the 2nd from the left on the back row as you view the video.
Height
1 1/2" (4 cm)
Width
1 3/4" (4.5 cm)
Depth
1 3/4" (4.5 cm)
Period
Early to mid 19th Century
Medium
Brass & Glass
Origin
England
Style
Travel Inkwell