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Levered Cap Inkwell
| Categories | Mechanical - Levered or Rotating Lids |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Date or Era | Circa 20th century |
| Measuring | Length: 3 1/8” (8 cm), Width; 3 1/8” (8 cm), Height 3 3/4” (9.6 cm) |
This inkwell looks to represent the fields of engineering, mechanical, and hydraulics.
Components are possibly either of:
- Gate Valve Hand Wheel, and Water Main/Well Cap (Water Industry)
- Ship Hatch Wheel, and Capstan (Nautical homage)
A hand wheel turns a lifting lever to open a cap that covers a pipe.
There is a band that encompasses the shaft that appears to be rows of waves, which sits on a ‘bevel gear’ base.
Missing Inkpot. Will fit an Inkpot with these measurements:
- Flange Size: 3.6 cm
- Outside body Size: 3.1 cm
- Max Height not to exceed: 4.5 cm
Sold for $140 in March 2025
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