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Perry & Co Pneumatic Fountain Inkwell
| Categories | Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Material | Stoneware |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Perry & Co. |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” diameter; 2 ½” high |
Perry & Co. of London made this blue stoneware inkstand. It is attached to a scalloped edged underplate. Marked “Perry & Co London Patent”, it has a funnel type opening and a filling hole. Missing is the rubber stopper which could be used to increase the pressure as it was lowered into the ink cavity. Pictured is a version of this inkwell that has the stopper, along with an advertisement for the “Patent Pneumatic Fountain Inkstands”.
Sold for $135 in April 2024
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