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Rolling Pin Traveling Inkwell

Categories Travel
Type Etui
Material Metal
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Undetermined
Date or Era circa 1880
Measuring 6 ¾” long

Complete Victorian writing etui and inkwell in the form of a rolling pin. The outer casing is nickel with a spiral design, and both ends have a rolling pin handle. Only one end opens, and underneath is the inkwell with a screw-on lid that holds the glass bottle inside. Along with the inkwell, the rolling pin stores writing tools: dip pen, pencil, ink eraser.  These pieces pull out from their casings and can be reversed back into their holders to make a full-sized tool. The tools have matching spiral handles.

Estimated value: $200

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