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Traveling “Pocket” Inkwell
Categories | Travel |
Type | |
Material | Leather, Metal |
Markings | Unmarked |
Manufacturer | Undetermined |
Origin | England |
Date or Era | circa 1890 |
Measuring | 1 ⅝” x ¾” x 1 ⅝” high |
Examples of a “pocket” or traveling inkwell with a leather cover on sheet metal interior. The spring-loaded cover with thumb release button opens to access a glass ink bottle. The top is embossed with lettering – “INK”.
Estimated value: $50
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