Inkipedia
Ornate Pump Inkstand
| Categories | Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Type | Pump |
| Material | Gilt Bronze, Porcelain |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1860 |
| Measuring | 6 ¾” x 5 ¾”x 4 ¼” high |
A hand painted porcelain pump cylinder rests in an ornate gilt bronze base with a shell design and a pen rack.
To see how a pump inkwell works, check out this video:
(1) French pump inkwell – YouTube
Sold for $194 in January 2024
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