Inkstand with lid and inkwell.
[.1] Circular, grey, pewter inkstand with cylindrical body and wide flat base. Body has slight bulbous band around middle set between two concentric parallel incisions. Internally below the rim is a flat plate with a central 41mm diameter hole, within which inkwell sits, surrounded by five evenly spaced pen holes. Lid attaches over top of this. Base has two incised concentric parallel lines around perimeter. Impressed onto underside of base is 'MADE IN ENGLAND'. There is a single pin, paper-clip and small screw, all, corroded and stained within the cavity of the inkstand.
[.2] Hinged, domed pewter lid. Hinge broken and lid is detached.
[.3] Gloss glazed, indigo coloured, removable ceramic inkwell.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H2007.41.1-3 |
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| Accession Date: | 25 Jul 2008 |
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| Acquisition Year: | 2006 |
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Material
Measurement
| height | 61mm | total height when assembled. |
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