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Pump Inkstand on a Brass Saucer Base
| Categories | Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Type | Pump |
| Material | Brass, Porcelain |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1860 |
| Measuring | 5” diameter base |
A simple pump inkwell – white porcelain body on a brass saucer base with pen rack and brass fitting. A porcelain weight connected to the brass lid controls the flow of ink into the font with its original cover. Written on the bottom are the numbers “1593/5”.
To see how a pump inkwell works, check out this video:
Sold for $85 in October 2024
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