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Judd Cast Iron Double Inkstand
| Categories | Mechanical - Levered or Rotating Lids |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | H L Judd |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 9 ¼” x 6” x 5 ⅛” high |
| Patent | “Pat Nov. 25, 1879” |
Two pressed glass inkwells are held in a bronzed cast iron inkstand. The lids are attached to a bar on the frame and lift upright when in use. On top is a pen rack that can hold three pens. In the rear is a slot to hold letters or a blotter. The backplate has a design of open arches. The base is rounded on the corners and pointed on the sides. It’s marked “Pat Nov. 25, 1879” on the bottom.
A second example with a slightly different frame is also pictured. Rather than having an open loop in the center front, the front tab is filled in. It also has a different finish.
Link to Judd’s single version: Judd Cast Iron Inkstand (Single) – The Society of Inkwell Collectors (SOIC) (inkwellresearch.com)
Estimated value: $125 – Sold for $150 in August 2024 – Sold for $159 in January 2025 – Sold for $143 in August 2025
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