Mt. Washington Black Glass Inkstand

Square shaped black amethyst glass inkwell with rectangular panels on each side impressed with flowers and leaves. The inkwell was designed and patented by Samuel Darling of Providence RI on August 30, 1887 (Pat. #369,101) and subsequently sold to the Mt. Washington Glass Co.,New Bedford, MA who manufactured it.

The top of the inkwell is fitted with a metal collar and knob which screws and unscrews to regulate the flow of ink. The center of the inkwell is a clear glass ribbed neck with an opening at the bottom for dipping the pen. The interior of the inkwell contains a tin reservoir for the ink. The bottom of the reservoir retains the original paper label with instructions and ” Mt. Washington Glass co., New Bedford, Mass. Headquarters in America for rich cut and decorated glassware. Sole Prop’s & Mfr’s of Darling’s Patent Ink Stands.” The front edge of the inkstand is impressed “Pat. Aug. 30 1887”.