Inkipedia
Lock-down Traveling Inkwell
| Categories | Travel |
| Material | Glass, Silver |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1850 |
| Measuring | 3 ½” x 1 ¾” x 1 ¾” high |
French mid-19th century solid silver lock-down traveling inkwell. It has a faceted glass bottle and a silver mounted top decorated with period engraving. The silver screw-down key works perfectly and inside has the original leather seal. The inkwell is stamped with the French “minerva” silver hallmark and there is also a small silver “bigorne” stamp.
Sold for $142 in November 2023
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