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Art Deco Carvacraft Bakelite Double Inkwell
| Categories | Art Deco, Plastic - Bakelite - Gutta Percha |
| Type | Carvacraft |
| Material | Bakelite |
| Manufacturer | Carvacraft |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1930's |
| Measuring | 11 ¼” x 6 ¾” x 2 ½” high |
Presented is an Art Deco “Carvacraft” butterscotch double inkwell made by John Dickinson & Co Ltd. Red and black inkwells with liners are revealed when sliders are pulled back. There are two slots for pens in the front. Great Art Deco design with the Carvacraft label visible on the underside.
Example #2: Art Deco double inkwell in Phenolic Bakelite Catalin by Carvacraft – green with highlights in swirling orange.
Example #3: Single inkwell, two pen holders
Sold for $450 in June 2023. Similar sold for $492 in June 2024; sold for $1000 in October 2024
Example #2 sold for $1137 in February 2024
Example #3 sold for $726 in September 2024
Example #4 ((single) sold for $518 in May 2025
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