Inkipedia
Figural Beet Inkwell
| Categories | Figural - Inanimate |
| Type | Produce |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” wide; 5 ¼” high |
This brass inkwell is designed to resemble a beet. The body of the inkwell is rounded and textured to mimic the naturals lines and grooves of a beet’s bulb. At the top, a long, curved root serves as a finial when opening the hinged center. The base resembles spread out leaves.
Sold for $200 in September 2024
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