Inkipedia
French Porcelain Triple Pump Inkstand
| Categories | Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Type | Pump |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1860 |
| Measuring | 12 ½” x 10” x 5 ¼” high |
The porcelain base is painted dark blue with gilded detailing and a colorful spray of flowers covering the front tray area. The three pump inkwells have porcelain cylinders used, when the screw mechanism is deployed, to force the ink into the front font. Each font still has its bronze lid.
Sold for $850 in June 2013
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