Inkipedia
Brass Traveling Inkwell with Pen Wipe
| Categories | Travel |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 2 ⅛” x 1 ⅝” x 1 ½” high |
This traveling inkwell with pen wipe is cased in brass with an ink bottle and pen brush inside. There is a push-bottom to open the outer lid, and, inside, a lever to open the spring-loaded lid over the inkwell. The outside off the inkwell is hand decorated and marked “Ink” on the lid.
Sold for $230 in December 2024
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