| W486 |
$50 |
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| W.L. Mason and Co inkwell, marked
Keene NH USA, clear pressed
glass inkwell with black hard rubber collar and self filling funnel
inside. Sadly the interior funnel collar as broken away from the
funnel, although still intact inside the mouth of inkwell. Base
measures 3.25 diameter and is 2.75 inches tall. Roughly bell shaped. |
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| W507 |
$125 |
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| Swiv-o-Dex Inkwell, early model in
burgundy bakelite with ribbed
black glass inkwell. Base measures 5.25 deep and is 4 inches across at
widest point. Height is 4 inches with inkwell in upright position.
Inkwell swivels in all directions. Imprint inside the "cup" that holds
inkwell reads: Zephyr American Corp Swivodex Trade Mark Pat Pending New
York, NY. Very good condition. |
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W563 |
$100 |
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| Victor No. 95 Inkwell - Clear
pressed glass with cross hatch on bottom, black bakelite sliding lid
with red bakelite circle indicating it was originally for red ink.
Measures 3 x 3 7/8 inches and is 1.5 inches tall. Beveled edges. One
rough spot on rear right corner - you can't see it, but you can feel it
when you rub your finger over it. Hard to find these bakelite inkwell
covers intact and this inkwell is in very good condition. |
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| W617 |
$75 |
Davis Automatic Inkstand, black hard rubber top piece and
automatic inkstand in the clear glass inkwell. Inkwell is dome shape
and measures 3 in diameter at base and 3 inches tall. The lid is
embossed: Davis Automatic Inkstand, New York, Made in USA, Pat Dec 23,
1913, October 18, 1914, April 20, 1926. Excellent condition and color
of black hard rubber just may be the best we've seen on a Davis. |
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| W624 |
$160 |
Paragon No. 548 double inkstand with unusual bakelite lids. Heavy
clear pressed glass with 3 stepped pen grooves across front and center
rear section for clips, nibs and things. Dark red lid on left, black
lid on left for red and black inks. Unlike most inkwells of similar
design, these lids do not slide forward or backward for dipping your
pen, they are set into a recessed area. In the center of the lid is a
small circular swing open hinged "trap door" that when pushed just
slightly, it separates to allow you to dip your pen. The trap door on
the red inkwell lid is missing. Base measures 8.25 in across, 5.25 in
deep and is 1.25 inches at highest point in rear. There is a light
flake to glass about center of rear of the small nib/clip compartment.
Overall very good and first time we've seen this unusual
lid
configuration.
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| W629 |
$95 |
Cast Bronze Inkstand - Cecho-Slovakia Mark ca. late 1920s. This
stately bronze inkstand with hinged lid measures 6.5 x 6 inches at base
and is 3.25 inches at highest point in rear. White porcelain inkwell
insert appears to be original and has one small chip on rim. Stamped on
base: Cecho-Slovakia. There are use marks to top surface on inkstand
and
the hinged lid as seen in the photo. I've lightly polished the stand,
but am hesitant to do much more for fear of ruining the nice finish! |
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| W631 |
$150 |
Sengbusch Partners Inkstand No. 351, clear pressed glass dual
sided inkstand with double inkwells. This style of inkstand was
designed to be placed in the center of a large desk and used by two
people, one on either side. Each side has triple pen grooves across the
front. There is a compartment in center between the inkwells for clips
and nibs and doo-dads. Inkwells are self filling style - note that one
inkwell is missing it's self closing mechanism/unit inside. Inkwell
lids are hard rubber - black ink lid is showing some spotty oxidation.
The red inkwell lid is almost totally oxidized to brown, but has an
inlaid bright red ring in the top - most unusual. Base measures 8 x 8.5
inches. There is a small chip on the inner edge of hole for one
inkwell. Also a chip on one corner. Normally, I steer clear of
Sengbusch inkwells and inkstands with chips to the glass, but this one
is unusual enough - very few double partners inkstands found, plus the
red inlaid lid. These features make it a good find for the Sengbusch
collector! |
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| W640 |
$300 |
Tatum's Revolving Inkstand - Double clear glass Snail inkwells in cast
iron stand. Cast iron stand is very ornate with 3 pen rests across the
top. Tatum's Revolving is embossed in the base.
The snail inkwells are clear and embossed Tatum Cinti. One inkwell is
in perfect condition. The second inkwell has a repaired crack in it, it
holds water, but isn't the best crack repair I've ever seen! Base
measures 5.25 wide x 3.75 inches deep and height is 3.75 inches. Finish
to the stand appears to be original, showing some hints of verdigris
which I have not removed. Aside from the repaired crack in the snail,
overall condition is very good.
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| W664 |
$85 |
Sengbusch Model 51 Inkwell - This clear pressed glass Sengbusch
inkwell made in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is one of the cleanest we've had
in
some time. Shiny crisp black bakelite cap with bright red center inset
around the pen hold. Pressed diamond pattern on base. Measures 3 in dia
and is 3 inches in height. Original cork inside lid is not stained, the
entire inkwell and self closing unit inside appears to have never been
used. Excellent-plus condition! |
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W669 |
$85 |
Sengbusch Model No, 51 Self Closing Inkstand with original box - Clear
pressed glass with starburst pattern in base with No. 51 embossed in
center of star. Black bakelite lid is marked: Sengbusch USA. Measures 3
in diameter and is 3 inches tall. Inkwell appears unused and is in
excellent condition. The box shows shop wear on edges and the lid is
intact but fragile! |
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W678 |
$40 |
Swanwell Inkwell - domed clear glass inkwell with black bakelite lid.
Lid is marked Swanwell Pasadena Pat. Pend around the outer edge.
Measures 2 3/8 in diameter at base and is 3 inches tall. Very good
condition. |
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W684 |
$75 |
Vintage seashell inkwell - yes, it is a real shell! A small circle
was cut out of the top and a white glass inkwell insert is inset. The
small circle that was removed is attached to a chain and is the inkwell
lid. Black swivel pen holder off to the side (sorry, no pen for this
one). These were once sold as souvenir inkwells and I have seen some
with beach names and resorts printed on the shell, no names on this
shell inkwell. Measures about 3 x 1.75 at widest base points and height
is 1.5 inches. Very good condition. |
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W692 |
$75 |
Sengbusch No. 55 Domed Self Closing Inkstand - Made by Sengbusch
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Clear domed glass holds the black hard rubber
filling mechanism inside. Black hard rubber lid is embossed: Sengbusch
Self Closing Inkstand Co Milwaukee Wis Made in USA Pat April 2. 03
Aug 23. 04 Jan 15. 07. Measures 3 inches diameter at bass, height is 3
inches. Very good condition. |
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| W705 |
$60 |
Ma Carter’s Head! Carter’s Ink made Ma and Pa Inkwells around 1918,
each was had painted in Germany. This item is just Ma’s head which was
the stopper for the inkwell. It is in exceptional condition. I’m
guessing someone out there has a Carter’s Ma Inkwell in need of her
pretty face. |
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| W709 |
$60 |
Victor clear pressed glass inkwell, crosshatch pattern is pressed into
base of inkwell. The perfect black hard rubber lid is embossed Victor.
It slides from side to side to expose the inkwell and dipping hole.
Measures 3 inches square, height is 1.75 inches. There is just a slight
rough spot on the right rear corner, one of those you have to rub your
finger across to feel. Overall very nice condition. |
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| W720 |
$70 |
Carved Wood Double Inkstand - Large wood inkstand holds two carved
inkwells with hinged lids. Wide pen groove across the front of the
inkstand. Clear glass inkwell insert in each inkwell. Measures 14 x
6.5 inches at widest points. Very nice finish with different wood
tones. Carving is very beautiful in small flowers and stars pattern.
Very good condition. |
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| W723 |
$400 |
Cast Iron Victorian Double Inkstand - ca. 1890s Ornate openwork
frame has an open slot across the back for letters, three pen grooves
across the top of the inkstand. Matching pressed glass inkwells have
contoured corners and are correct for this stand, they fit in two
depressions across the front. Set on lids have pressed cross hatch
pattern. Base measures 8.5 x 4 5/8 inches, height is 5.5 inches at rear
of inkstand. Very good condition. |
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| W724 |
$40 |
Morriset Pen-Ink Unit Model B made by the Bert M Morris Co in Los
Angeles, California. Very dark hunter green base and top cap. Base is
roughly triangular in shape with curved back edge, measures 3 x 4
inches
at widest points. Height is 3.25 inches. Glass ink container inside is
missing. The dark green Morriset is not often found and an unusual
color. Very good condition. |
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| W734 |
$50 |
Common Sense Inkwell, clear glass, faceted lower edge - Common
Sense inkwells were thus named because they are very difficult to tip
over and because of the design, it is also hard to spill the ink. No
clean out hole in the bottom. Measures 2 inches diameter at base,
height is 2.25 inches. There is one slightly rough spot on one of the
base facets, otherwise in excellent condition. |
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| W736VT |
$175 |
Double Brass Inkstand, ca. 1920s, Art Deco design, hinged lids
on inkwells, clear glass inkwell inserts, pen groove across the front on
inkstand. Base measures 5 x 9 inches. Very good condition. |
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| W737VT |
$150 |
Liberty Bell Inkstand, ca. late 1900s, cast iron, figural
Liberty Bell opens at top to reveal white porcelain inkwell original
inkwell insert. Pen rest across front of inkstand. Front f the Liberty
Bell is embossed: Independence Bell Proclaim 1776 Liberty. Base is
marked: Made by Enterprise Mfg Co Philadelphia. Base measures 6 x 5.25
inches, height is 4.5 inches. Original black painted finish is well
worn otherwise very good condition. |
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| W738VT |
$45 |
Morriset Pen-Ink Unit Inkwell - Deep Green mottled plastic,
includes incorrect older clear glass bottle inside, no pen. Very good
condition and unusual color.
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| W740VT |
$30 |
Morriset Pen-Ink Unit Inkwell - Reddish brown and black mottled
plastic, no ink bottle inside, no pen. Very good condition. |
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| W741VT |
$25 |
Morriset Pen-Ink Unit Inkwell - Pinkish-Tan mottled with some
dark brown veining, includes correct Morriset clear glass bottle inside
but bottle lid missing, no pen. Several scratches in top of lid,
otherwise very good condition. Unusual color. |
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| W742VT |
$50 |
Morriset Double Pen-Ink Unit Inkwell - Dark brown and black
(think mahogany) plastic, no bottles inside, no pens. Morriset double
inkwells are very hard to find! Rear right corner has a repaired crack
that is not obvious at all, otherwise very good condition.
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| W743VT |
$25 |
Morriset Pen-Ink Unit Inkwell - Ivory plastic, includes correct
Morriset clear glass bottle inside but bottle lid missing, no pen. Light
staining around pen hole, and some light surface wear that shows up well
on this light color! |
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| W744VT |
$40 |
Morriset Pen-Ink Unit Inkwell - Medium green with lighter green
mottled plastic, includes correct Morriset clear glass bottle inside,
but the bottle lid has been replaced with a blue plastic Clorox Bleach
lid altered with a hole (it works!), no pen. Rare color. Very good
condition. |
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| W745VT |
$35 |
Morriset Pen-Ink Unit Inkwell - Medium and dark brown mottled
plastic, no bottle inside, no pen. Unusual color. Very Good condition. |
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| W746VT |
$35 |
Morriset Pen-Ink Unit Inkwell, Custom Imprint on lid for
Beechcraft, shiny bronze/gold unusual colored plastic, no bottle inside,
no pen. Very unusual color, perhaps custom for Beechcraft? Very good
condition.
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W748VT |
$65 |
Regal Art Deco Reservoir Vintage inkwell desk set is beautiful
clean lined art deco styling. Very heavy black glass base holds a black
bakelite inkwell with pen holder. Correct glass ink bottle is inside and
accessible for easy refill by lifting the cylindrical black cover. No
pen, but this will hold most standard wood dip pens. The ink feeds to
the pen point when it is in the pen hole. Base measures 4.5 x 6 inches.
Height is 3 inches. Excellent condition.
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W749VT |
$150 |
Five Piece Art Deco Desk Set - This vintage Art Deco styled
desk set includes Inkwell, rocker blotter, letter rack, calendar and
letter opener. Deep reflective bronze finish with muted brass accents.
Inkwell has hinged lid and clear glass inkwell insert, measures 4 in dia
and height is 2.5 in. Rocker blotter face measures 2.25 x 4 in. Letter
rack measure 5.5 x 1.75 in at base and height is 3 in. Calendar measures
4.5 x 3.5 in - includes most of the perpetual card inserts, but some are
missing. Letter Opener is 8 7/8 inches long. There are a few specks of
wear, no major damage of any sort, overall very good condition. An
attractive desk set with everything you need for your vintage desk.
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W750VT |
$50 |
Cast Brass Inkwell, hinged lid, clear inkwell insert. Art
Nouveau styling. Measures 4.5 x 3.5 inches at widest points. This
inkwell has a soft antiqued look finish, not a bright shiny brass
finish. Very good condition.
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W751VT |
$125 |
Cast Brass Inkwell, hinged lid, clear glass inkwell insert.
Just in between the Art Nouveau (curves) and Art Deco (sharper angles)
periods. Triangular in shape, measures 7.25 across the front, sides are
6.5 inches. Recessed tray in front for your pens, nibs and clips. Very
good condition.
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W752VT |
$85 |
Cast Brass Inkwell, swivel lid slides to the side to reveal
clear glass inkwell insert. Pretty embossed floral detailing along the
curved outer edges and the lid. Measures 5 inches across the front, 4.25
inches deep. Recessed tray in front to keep your nibs and paper clips
handy. Marked 791 on underside, but no maker's mark. Light wear to left
high point of edge, otherwise very good condition.
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W753VT |
$75 |
K & Company Brass Inkwell, Hinged lid with clear glass inkwell
insert below. Top of lid, top and sides of inkwell are delicately
engraved with a house on the front panel, trees and birds on other
panels. Measures 3 inches square and 2.25 inches tall. Marked with K &
Co symbol on bottom. Very good condition.
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W754VT |
$175 |
Cast Brass Inkwell, ca. 1900, Neo-Japanese Style, hinged lid
with clear glass inkwell insert below. Most of the pressed design is a
floral leaf pattern, but there are also two birds on the stand - one in
each of the front corners; duck (or other waterfowl) on the left and a
hen on the right. The inkwell lid is topped with a beautiful figural
butterfly. Measures 7.75 x 5.25 at widest points of base, height is 3.5
inches. Marked 01 on underside, but no maker's mark. Very good
condition.
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W755VT |
$125 |
Brass Inkwell, ca. 1920, hinged lid, two arms form a pen rest
across the front side. Egyptian motif with engraved detailing at top
edge and Pharaoh's head on front side. Push the small raised lever at
back edge of lid to open and reveal white milk glass inkwell insert
inside. Measures 2.75 inches square at base, height is 3 inches. Very
good condition.
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W757VT |
$80 |
K and Company Bright Copper finished Inkwell, hinged lid with
clear glass inkwell insert below, raised ball feet. Measures 3 inches
square at base, height is 2.75 inches. Marked with K & Co symbol on
bottom. Very good condition.
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W759VT |
$150 |
Figural Horse Head Inkwell, polished brass finish, lifting the
ear to the right opens the hinged lid to reveal the clear glass inkwell
insert below - nicely finished work on this lid, if you didn't know this
was an inkwell, you might miss that there is a lid at all! Measures 5 x
4.5 at widest points. Marked Patent 35060 underside of base. Very nice
detailing throughout. Very good condition. |
