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French Pump Inkwell
| Categories | Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Material | Brass, Porcelain |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1865 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” high |
A white porcelain pump style inkwell with a saucer base decorated with green and gold stripes. A porcelain weight connected to an ornate brass lid controls the flow of ink into the font with its original cover. There is a quill hole on each side.
To see how a pump inkwell works, check out this video:
Sold for $125 in February 2024
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