Inkipedia
Girl Sitting on a Fence
| Categories | Figural - Persons |
| Type | Girl |
| Material | Brass, Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” x 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” high |
A crystal inkwell, blown, cut and faceted with hinged brass fitting and a dome-shaped lid fits into a holder attached to a brass fence. A girl wearing a bonnet and old-fashioned dress (reminiscent of Kate Greenaway’s style) sits atop the fence. Two brackets in front form a pen holder.
Sold for $66 in July 2024
Content disclaimer. The information posted is the owner’s best knowledge and may not have been vetted by the SOIC. We welcome comments, corrections, and additions, working to make our website information comprehensive and accurate.
Join the Society of Inkwell Collectors (SOIC) – it’s free!
Founded in 1981 as a non-profit organization,
we are documenting inkwells (and accessories).
We’re here to help and inform!