inkstand

Single Wood Inkstand with hinged lid and pen rest

W1092  Single Wood Inkstand with hinged lid and pen rest across the front. ca. 1920s. Rich tones to the hand carved wood inkstand. Hand carved group in acorns on top of hinged lid. Pottery inkwell insert is glazed in a deep brown. Base measures 7 x 6 inches, Total height is 3 inches, Black ink stain on underside of base otherwise in very good condition. (1 avail)

$75.00
SKU:
W1092

Antique Portable Inkstand

W1073 Antique Portable Inkstand designed to be carried between scribes and writers. ca. Late 1890s – early 1900s. Wood inkstand with handle is painted black. Light wear to the finish of the top of handle and edges of base, Recessed areas on each long side for writing instruments. Holds one glass inkwell with lid, Inkwell measures 1 5/8 inches square and is 1.5 inches in height with brass screw on lid. Inkstand measures 10.75 inches wide and 6.5 inches deep. Two recessed areas, one each side to hold quills and dip pens. (1 avail)

$100.00
SKU:
W1073

Jennings Bros No. JM18B Inkstand. ca. Late 1890s

W1070  Jennings Bros No. JM18B Inkstand. ca. Late 1890s, Made in Bridgeport, CT. Jennings Bros was in business 1891-1950. They specialized in Art Nouveau designs and manufactured a wide range of items: Inkstands, Clocks, Bookends and small statues. This particular inkstand is marked on the base JM18B for the model number. The gold plated finish has some subtle signs of olive green still remaining on the front tray which would have held dip pen nibs and the ornamentation at the back of the stand. Lift off inkwell lid. Includes a white milkglass inkwell insert.

$80.00
SKU:
W1070