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Bradley & Hubbard Inkstand with Pen Holder
| Categories | Cast Iron |
| Material | Cast iron, Glass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Bradley & Hubbard |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 4 ⅞” x 5” high |
| Patent | Patent Applied for |
This inkstand is marked “Bradley & Hubbard”. It is made of cast iron with a brass finish. An octagonal base has an attached pen rack and holds a pressed glass swirl inkwell with loose matching cover.
It bears the Bradley & Hubbard mark on the underside – a stylized oil lamp within a triangle encircled by “Bradley & Hubbard Mfg Co”. It is also marked “6033 – PAT APLD FOR”. Bradley & Hubbard was a well-regarded American manufacturing company known for producing high-quality metalware, including lamps, clocks, and desk accessories, from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century.
Sold for $145 in March 2025
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