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Charles X Porcelain Pump Inkstand
| Categories | Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Type | Pump |
| Material | Bronze, Porcelain, Wood |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1835 |
| Measuring | Base: 8 ¼” x 11 ⅜” |
This ornate inkstand with bronze fittings on an ebonized wood base has a central porcelain pump inkwell (missing plunger mechanism). It is flanked by glass inkwells with separate lids.
To see how a pump inkwell works, view this video:
Sold for $316 in September 2023
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