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Judd Cast Iron Inkstand (Single)
| Categories | Mechanical - Levered or Rotating Lids |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | H L Judd |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 5 ⅜ x 5 ¾” x 5 ¼” high |
| Patent | On the bottom, it is signed “Pat. Nov 25, 1879” |
The pressed glass inkwell is held in a bronzed cast iron inkstand. The lid is attached to a bar on the frame and lifts upright when in use. On top is a pen rack that can hold three pens. In the rear is a slot to hold letters or a blotter. The backplate has a design of open arches. The base is rounded on the corners and pointed on the sides. On the bottom, it is signed “Pat. Nov 25, 1879”.
Link to Judd’s double version: Judd Cast Iron Double Inkstand – The Society of Inkwell Collectors (SOIC) (inkwellresearch.com)
Sold for $96 in December 2023 / Sold for $75 in June 2025
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