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Cast Iron Inkstand with Letter Scale
| Categories | Dual Purpose Inkstands |
| Type | Dual Reservoir with a letter scale |
| Material | Brass, Cast iron |
| Markings | Brass letter weight scale |
| Manufacturer | Landers Frary & Clark |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | Patent dated 8/10/1875 |
| Patent | US000166569 |
A double reservoir cast iron inkstand with integrated letter weight scale, made by Landers, Frary, and Clark of New Britain, Connecticut. Patented by Andrew Turnbull of New Britain, Connecticut on 8/10/1875 as US000166569.
See also: Combination Scale and Inkstand – The Society of Inkwell Collectors (SOIC)
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