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Brass Inkstand with Pen Wipe and Cobalt Inkwells
| Categories | Bronze - Brass - Copper |
| Type | Pen Wipe |
| Material | Brass, Porcelain |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
This ornate brass inkstand, designed with leaves and floral patterns, has a handle. At the center, there’s a square-shaped pen wipe made of black bristles, perfect for cleaning pen nibs. On either side of the pen wipe are cobalt porcelain inkwells with hinged lids, adorned with gold enameled leaf designs. The inkwells stay securely in place with brass feet fitted for the recesses in the base.
See this Inkipedia listing for a similar inkstand, possibly from the same manufacturer: Brass Inkstand with Letter Holder – The Society of Inkwell Collectors (SOIC)
Sold for $256 in October 2024
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