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Rotating Hotel Inkstand with Bell
| Categories | Dual Purpose Inkstands |
| Type | Hotel Bell |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | A D Hibbs |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 6 ½” diameter of the inkwell holder; 8 ¾” high |
| Patent | Applied for |
Made of cast iron, this inkstand holds glass inkwells with lids (one lid missing). A pen rack (space for up to eight pens) and a push button bell comprise the top of the inkstand. The circular holder and the pen rack / bell each rotate full circle. There is a depressed area for storing nibs, etc. between the inkwells. Impressed mark around the center stem reads “A. D. Hibbs – Pat Apl – 26 – 1870”.
Estimated value: $350
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