inkwell

Object NameInkwell

Made FromGlass

Dateprobably 1850-1900

TechniqueCast, blown, ground, polished, engraved

SizeBase H: 2.9 cm, W: 10.1 cm, D: 5.3 cm; Bulb H: 7.4 cm, Diam (max): 4.7 cm

Accession Number2005.2.7

Credit LineGift of Harry and Margaret Fancy

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

probably England

Physical DescriptionColorless glass; cast, blown, ground, polished and engraved. The inkwell has a rectangular glass base with a separate blown and ground bulb to hold the ink. The bulb, which was filled with ink, was placed into the larger round opening in the base, and would have gravity-fed the inkwell through a channel connecting them. There is an arrow engraved on the bulb, which when lined up, allows ink to flow through the channel.
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