Inkipedia
Brass Traveling Box – Three Compartments
| Categories | Travel |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1825 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” x 2 ¾” x 2 ⅛” high |
This traveling inkwell is an oval-shaped brass box with a domed lid. Inside, it has three lift-out compartments: an inkwell on the left side with a sliding circular lid, a pounce holder (blotting powder) on the right side, and a central square storage section with a hinged lid for holding nibs, seals, wax, and other writing accessories.
Sold for $141 in December 2024
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