Superb Antique Victorian Nickel Plated Travelling Inkwell, c1890

 

Here is a superb antique Victorian nickel plated travelling inkwell, made c1890.

 

Here we have a complete antique portable inkwell or ink pot.  Designed be easily carried in the owners bags, writing box, travelling chest or pocket deep. It has a nickel plated brass body with a catch/hook that clips onto a raised button with a spring assisted lid. The catch stops the inkwell opening while in transit. The original rubber stopper is attached to the inside of the lid, it creates a seal when the lid is closed. The inkwell also retains the original glass liner. This style was commonly used in the Boer War.

 

The nickel plating is in good condition with some minor wear. The catch and hinge are all in good order.  Inside the stopper is in good, used condition and fits snugly on the glass bottle held inside. The glass bottle is in excellent, used condition.

 

This is a great example of a travelling inkwell, and is offered in good antique condition. it measures approx. 4.4cm by 2.3cm by 4.8cm.

 

A great collectable piece.

 

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