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Eastlake Style Inkwell – Patented 1878
| Categories | Cast Iron |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1878 |
| Measuring | 4 ⅛” x 4 ⅝” x 2” high |
| Patent | Patented September 9, 1878 |
An Eastlake style six-sided inkwell with a hinged lid. There is a stepped pen rack across the front that holds three pens. Marked on the top behind the inkwell “PAT. SEP. 9, 1878 B.B.”
Sold for $67 in December 2024
Sold for $77 in March 2025
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