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Green Glass Tea Kettle Inkwell
| Categories | Ink Bottle, Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Type | Tea Kettle |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1838 |
| Measuring | 3” x 4” x 3 ¼” high |
A silver gilt mounted green glass inkwell of ‘tea kettle’ syphon form. The hinged lid is made in the form of a Coronet of a Marquess and opens to reveal the maker’s stamp medallion. The spout has a hinged silver gilt lid. The crown opens to reveal a medallion and wafer holder.
Made by Gabriel Riddle, London, 1838. Once full of ink the syphon inkwell retains a permanent level of ink in the spout that is replenished by atmospheric pressure.
Sold for $1100
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