Inkipedia
Judd Cast Iron Inkstand
| Categories | Mechanical - Levered or Rotating Lids |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Manufacturer | H L Judd |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 7 ¾” x 3 ¼” x 5” high |
| Patent | Patented Nov 25, 1879 |
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 disc. On top is a pen rack that can hold three pens. The circular shell base can hold writing implements.
Sold for $75 in November 2023
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