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Judd Cast Iron Inkstand with Pen Wipe
| 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 | 8 ⅛” x 5 ⅛” x 4 ½” high |
| Patent | “Pat. Nov 25, 1879” |
The pressed glass inkwell is held in a cast iron inkstand. The irregularly shaped base features incised decorations, including a small animal that looks like a cat or a ferret. The lid is attached to a bar on the frame and lifts upright when in use. On top is a three-station pen rack. In the rear is a slot to hold letters or a blotter. The backplate has a design of open arches. On the bottom, it is marked “Pat. Nov 25, 1879”. On the left side is a pen wipe. On the right side is a container holding needles. Needles were used like staples to bind sheets of paper together.
Estimated value: $175
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