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Judd Cast Iron Inkstand (Single and Double)
| 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 | 5” x 4 ½” x 4” high (single) / 7 ¾” x 4 ½” x 4” high (double) |
| Patent | November 25, 1879 |
The pressed glass inkwell is held in a bronzed cast iron inkstand. The lid is attached to a bar on the frame and lifts upright when in use. On top is a pen rack that can hold three pens. The backstop has an engraved star and spade design. The rounded corners have a daisy impression. On the bottom, the piece is marked Pat. Date November 25, 1879.
This inkstand was sold in a “single” inkwell version, and a “double”.
Sold for $61 in November 2023
2nd example sold for $249 in June 2024
Double sold for $95 in October 2024
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