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Double Inkstand with Clock / Calendar
| Categories | Dual Purpose Inkstands |
| Type | Clock |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1878 |
| Measuring | 8” wide, 6 ¼” tall, 7” deep |
| Patent | The clock shows a patent date of Oct 29, 1878. |
A cast iron inkstand holds two inkwells and a utility cup. Attached to the base is a large horseshoe-shaped pen rack which frames a combination clock / calendar. The base is marked “N.M.S. NY, No. 202 A & B”.
The combination clock / calendar has 31 Arabic numerals for the days of the month on the outer ring. The 30-hour clock has Roman numerals along with a small hourly indicator. The clock shows a patent date of Oct 29, 1878.
Sold for $350 in June 2023
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