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Glass Inkwell in a Cast Iron Stand
| Categories | Cast Iron, Mechanical - Levered or Rotating Lids |
| Material | Cast iron, Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 5 ¼” wide; 5” high |
The pressed glass inkwell is held in a cast iron inkstand. The lid is attached to a bar on the frame and, when in use, lifts upright, resting on a bar with openwork diagonals. A slot in the rear holds letters, a blotter, etc. On top is a pen rack that can hold three pens. Its base with detailed patterns has disk corners each impressed with a star.
Sold for $70 in November 2023
Sold for $50 in August 2024
Double sold for $50 in August 2025
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