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Inkwells and Inkstands

This page last updated on 2/1/12

Vintage Inkwells

W486	$50
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.

W507	$125
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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

W745VT		$35
Morriset Pen-Ink Unit Inkwell - Medium and dark brown mottled plastic, no bottle inside, no pen. Unusual color. Very Good condition.

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.

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.

W768		$400
Good Luck Horseshoes Victorian Double Snail Inkstand - This is without a doubt one of the more unusual Victorian snail inkstands I've come across over the years. Totally themed for the horse lover with amazing detail. And in amazing condition, too which is not the norm! Base measures 8 x 3.5 inches, height is 4.5 inches. No dents, no dings, the clear glass snails are not cracked. This Good Luck Inkstand is in excellent condition.

W783		$75
Porcelain Pounce Pot - This pounce pot, also sometimes referred to as a "sander" was recently made in England. You might not guess that it is not an antique, very high quality and attention to detail on this excellent hand made reproduction. The glazed white circular shaped porcelain pounce pot has beautiful blue and lavendar flowers on the sides and a hand formed delicate little flower bud in the center of the shaker area. Measures 2.25 in diameter, 2.25 in tall. Not mass produced, but made by an individual with a love of early writing equipment.

W788-VT		$90
Figural Horse and Tree Stump Inkwell - Painted metal finish has a soft sheen and is very well done. Inset into the tree stump is a small white plastic inkwell insert, no lid, nor does there seem to have ever been one. Measures approximately 2 x 3 inches at the base (outside area of tree stump and horses legs), height is 2.75 inches. Very good condition.

W789-VT		$100
Deer Foot Inkwell - American, ca. 1910-1920, deer foot has a matte black finish collar and hinged lid. The inkwell lid is actually removable and has been slid down into the foot.. Very good condition.

W808		$85
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. Ribbed glass center section is cloudy in about a 1.75 x 1.25 inch area. Otherwise in very good shape.

W813-VT		$70
Cast Brass Inkstand - Highly polished brass finish, deeply cast floral sprays on opposite sides of the base and also at top corners of the hinged lid. Recessed tray across the front for pins and nibs. Measures 5.25 across front, 4 5/8 inches deep and 2 inches tall at highest rear edge. Shows a few specks of wear to the finish in the front tray, otherwise very good condition.

W818		$400
French Inkstand, ca. 1900, champleve finish is a stunning array of colors. Hinged inkwell lid. Measures 6 x 4 inches at widest base points, height is 1.75 inches. Champleve is a process where the pattern is carved out from the base metal (in this case brass) and then filled with vitreous enamel. Brass inkwell insert is not original to this inkstand, but is a perfect fit. Very good condition and a beautiful inkstand.

W827-VT		$85
Swiv-o-dex inkwell, ca. 1940s, black glass base measures 4.25 inches square, black swivel inkwell with solid black collar. The inkwell is shaped a little bit like a light bulb and swivels in the base to face any direction. Very hard to spill and popular on ships during the WWII era. Swiv-o-dex inkwells were manufactured by the American Zephyr Corp. No chips or nicks and in very good condition.

W835-VT		$100
Bradley Hubbard Inkwell, US, ca. 1930s, matte gold finish with very modern design embossed in center of hinged lid. Large clear glass inkwell insert below lid. Base measures 4 inches diameter. Bradley Hubbard Mfg Co mark is engraved on base of inkwell. Very good condition.

W838-VT		$175
Sengbusch Emeraline Double Inkstand, ca. 1920s - polished and hand cut green tint plate glass base with beveled edges. Includes two Sengbusch No. 57 cut glass octagonal inkwells. There are two hand cut decorative lines in center of base. Black hard rubber lids with Sengbusch filling units beneath. Lids are marked: Sengbusch Self Closing Inkstand Milwaukee Wis, Pat Apr 21, 03, Aug 23, 04, 15, 07. Base measures 12 3/8 x 6.5 inches. Double pen grooves across the entire front of the base. Just to the left of the hole that the left inkwell sits in is an internal fracture - the glass is not broken on top or bottom but inside the glass. You do not see this because the inkwell covers it. Hard to find double Sengbusch, especially with no edge damage to this large glass base. Very good condition.

W839-VT		$125
Double Inkstand, ca. 1920s - Very detailed beautiful inlaid solid wood base. Two clear pressed glass open double inkwells. The inkwells are tight in their recessed areas on the base. Double pen grooves across the entire front of the stand. Measures 12.75 x 7.25 inches. Unusual and in very good condition.

W840-VT		$150
Marble Inkstand, ca.1920s - Oval base with single deep pen groove across the front. Hinged lid on inkwell, white porcelain inkwell insert. Measures 11 x 8 at widest points, height is 3.25 inches. Stunning marble in purple-s, pinks, bright white, grey for the base and lid, the inkwell is soft taupe and greens with soft white. All of the colors swirl and blend together perfectly. Three rounded brass feet support the inkstand. Excellent condition with not even a tiny chip.

W843		$50
Common Sense Inkwells were named such because they just made Common Sense! Not your usual 21st century philosophy for many new things we buy, but it worked well in the early 1900s and these inkwells still make sense today. Made of heavy pressed glass with a wide flat ground base, the top funnels downward toward the pen hole. Very hard to tip over and very hard to spill the ink out of, too. Common Sense! Large size, faceted base, 2 5/8 diameter at base, 2 5/8 inches tall. From old store stock in perfect condition.

W849		$600
RS Prussia Inkwell Desk Set - This stunning RS Prussia Porcelain Inkwell Set was made in the Reinhold Schlegelmilch second factory in Tillowitz in the Upper Silesia Germany late 1800s. Wreath and Star Mark on the bottom of each piece notes RS Tillowitz and Silesia. The factory in Silesia opened in 1894 and this mark is less common than others. RS Prussian porcelain is known for the complex molds they utilized, beautiful patterns, hand applied decoration and the unusual glazes. This set is finished in a soft aqua blue with a hint of darker aqua speckles with hand painted gilded decoration in a luster finished glaze. It's a soft and subtle finish, not high gloss. The four piece set includes oval shaped desk tray, 3 piece inkwell, 4 desk pad corners and rocker blotter. The inkwell has a separate set in inkwell insert and set on lid. Rocker blotter paper is threaded to the rocker with ribbon. The center of the desk tray is finished in a light catching opalescent glaze. Measurements: Desk tray 12.5 x 9 in at widest points. Desk pad corners 4 x 4 5.25 inch triangle. Rocker blotter 2 5/8 x 4.75 x 1.75 in tall. Inkwell 4.25 in at base, 4.75 in at widest center and 3 in in height. Every piece except one desk pad corner is in just about perfect condition, this set was obviously well cared for. One desk pad corner has a repaired hairline crack on the bottom side and appears very stable. Excellent condition.

W858VT		$185
Egyptian Motif Inkstand - ca. 1920s, bronze inkstand with a mix of curved Art Nouveau and crisper lines from the Art Deco era on the lid, we have a transition of the two styles. Egyptian Queen front and center. Hinged lid lifts to reveal a clear glass inkwell insert. Measures 6.5 x 5.25 at widest points and is 2.5 inches in height. Excellent all around condition - nice finish and crisp detailing.

W859VT		$125
Floral Basket Inkstand - ca. 1910-1920, cast brass inkwell with ornate flower basket and trailing floral design on the front pen rest and hinged inkwell lid. Single pedestal in rear supports the inkwell. Clear glass inkwell insert. Measures 9.5 inches across the front edge, 3.75 inches deep and 2.5 inches at highest point. Very good condition.

W860VT		$140
Art Deco Chrome Inkwell - Reminds me of hood ornaments on old cars, but it's quite a bit larger! Heavy chrome plated finish, hinged lid. Large clear glass inkwell inside has a bakelite screw on lid with a self filling type device to move ink towards the center hole. Well thought out design. Measures 4.5 x 4 inches at widest base points, height is 4 inches. Very shiny! Very good condition.

W861VT		$350
English Sterling Silver Inkwell - Clear hallmarks indicate this bell shaped inkwell was made in Birmingham England ca. 1920-1921. Hinged lid with handle on top. Base measures 4.5 inches diameter, height is 4.75 inches. There are several very shallow pin point sized dings, irregular, but all about an inch down from the lid/inkwell junction and I can't for the life of me imagine how they would get there, they are just in an unusual area - did someone sit and knock something against the sides, if so they hit in the same area every time! There is also a single shallow ding near the base edge on right side of the inkwell, it is irregular, but about 7mm in length. Hallmarks on lower back edge of inkwell. Very shiny. Did I mention how long it took to polish?!? Overall very nice and an elegant English inkwell.

W866		$500
Jennings Bros Five Piece Desk Set, ca. 1915-1920, marked as Model 666. Stunning pheasants with decoration. Cast spelter with art metal finish and gilded highlights. This set includes: Double Inkstand with pen rest across the front, hinged lids, clear glass inkwell inserts, measures 9.25 x 4 inches at base, highest point is 3 inches. Rocker Blotter, blotter face measures 2.5 x 5 inches, height is 1.25 inches. Stamp Box with hinged lid, measures 4 x 1 5/8 inches, height is 1 3/8 inches. Letter Holder, decorated on both sides, measures 6.75 x 2.5 inches at base, height is 4 inches. Blotter Corners, set of four, complete with screws to attach to a blotter backing (not included). Each measures a 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 4.75 inch triangle. The entire set is in superb condition and shows barely a hint of use. No damage at all. So many times the pieces in these older sets get separated over the years, this was very well cared for. The Jennings Bros foundry was established in Bridgeport, CT in 1891 and is well known for the finely crafted high end metalware.

W867-VT		$45
Souvenir inkwell marked Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin is made from a log. I counted 22 rings in the bottom of the log where it was cut, there may be a few more or less, but that would mean the tree was about 20-some years old. Carved out of the center is a space for a recessed clear glass inkwell (does not remove) with a cork stopper. Two small twigs extend from the front to form a pen rest. Base measures 4.5 inches diameter, height is 4 inches at rear. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. is carved nicely and neatly into the back of the inkwell. Excellent condition.

W869-VT		$40
British Bakelite Inkpot - ca. late 1940s - early 1950s cylindrical inkpot is made of a deep brown and black mottled bakelite with subtle orange undertones. Open center forms a V so you can easily dip your pen in. Marked on base: Trade (large S in Oval) Mark Code 1700 British Made. Measures 1 5/8 inches diameter and height is 2 inches. Very good condition.

W870		$85
German Inkstand - Hand carved black forest inkstand with a neatly carved lighter wood male figurine in the center. Left side was once a perpetual calendar, but calendar was missing and we have replaced with some nice writing paper to jot notes on instead. Hinged lid on inkwell covers a vintage white porcelain inkwell insert. Wide pen groove across the front. Base measures 10.5 x 5.5 inches, the man in the center is just shy of 6 inches tall. There are a couple of very small spots where the finish has worn and you can see bare wood - one is at the right edge of the pen groove and one is on the back edge, both very minor. Delightful inkstand in very good condition.

W872		$90
Antique Silver Plate Inkpot - Small silver plated inkpot has a hinged lid with wide opening, the lever at top makes it simple to open with just a slight push. Three engraved lines encircle the inkpot. Measures 2 1/8 inches diameter at widest center, height is 1 5/8 inches. No maker marks on this elegant little inkpot. I'd estimate it was made no later than the 1880s based on overall style and construction of the hinge. No dings or dents, excellent condition.

W880		$50
Brown bakelite, measures 3 inches diameter at base, height is 1.5 inches. Embossed on base: Gadeware Made in Gt. Britain. Note this is a one piece inkwell, pour in the ink and dip. Excellent condition.

W881		$100
Terry Pen Filler - Brown and black bakelite with glass inkwell/penfiller inside. Measures 3 in square, height is 3 inches. Marked on bakelite base edges: Terry Pen Filler Co Pat 1854814 Janesville Wis USA (Amazing how many pen related companies there were in Janesville besides Parker!). The glass inkwell inside is also embossed on the base: Terry Pen Filler Co Janesville Wis USA Pat 1854814. This is a hard to find Janesville item and hard to find with glass inkwell inside intact. Very good condition.

W882		$40
Common Sense Inkwell, ca. early 1900s, clear glass, faceted base (10 facets), solid bottom (no drain hole), ground base edge, measures 2 1/8 widest base points, height is 2 3/8 inches. Common sense inkwells were so named because they were practical and very hard to tip over, thus they made common sense! Very good condition.

W883		$45
Common Sense Inkwell, ca. early 1900s, clear glass, recessed base with drain hole. Embossed on base: Safety Inkstand 99 Pat Apld And AP - the embossing is faint and difficult to read. Base measures 2 1/8 in diameter, height is 2 3/8 inches. Common sense inkwells were so named because they were practical and very hard to tip over, thus they made common sense! Very good condition.

W884		$50
Antique Inkwell with Tin Hinged Lid - Clear glass domed shape inkwell with an unusual tin led. The lid is hinged in the center and the front half opens wide to allow you to dip into the ink. Base is embossed: Pat Applied For. Lid is marked: Patented June 4 1866 on back edge and Nov 15, '64 on the front edge, but I have to tell you that the last digits in 1866 and 64 are VERY small and hard to read because the tin is slightly worn. So lets just say it is from the 1860s, better still mid 1860s, that should be safe. Base diameter is 3 inches, height is 3.75 inches. An interesting inkwell, especially the unusual lid. The tin lid is slightly worn, glass in perfect condition.

W885		$75
Sengbusch Self Closing Inkstand - Clear pressed glass cylindrical inkwell, smaller than most Sengbusch single inkwells measuring 2 3/8 in diameter and 2.5 in tall. Black hard rubber lid, intact filling assembly and original cork inside inkwell - the cork is clean, this inkwell has never been used and is in perfect condition.

W886		$50
Sengbusch Self Closing Inkstand Model No. 51, clear pressed glass cylindrical inkwell with starburst pattern pressed in base and embossed No. 51 in center of base. Measures 3 in diameter and 3 in in height. Black hard rubber lid is crisp and black as it should be. Self closing unit intact inside inkwell. Excellent condition.

W890		$185
Draper�s Patent Inkwell, ca. mid-1850s - Clear heavy glass inkwell has 12 sides, the pewter lid holds a clear glass funnel insert which plugs into a large cork inside the bottom of the inkwell. The glass funnel has beading around the top edge. The pewter lid is marked: Draper's Patent Jan 7 1851. Measures 3 7/8 diameter at base, height is 3 inches. The pewter lid is threaded and should unscrew, but it does not and while we have attempted to unscrew it numerous times, we have ultimately decided to leave it as is so that we do not break the inkwell - sometimes metal and glass just don't play well together! The glass is clean, pewter in excellent condition and the Draper's Patent mark is very crisp. A nice American inkwell example from this era.

W892		$500
Rogers and Bro, Connecticut Dog and Child Inkstand - ca. 1885. This triple plate silver figural inkwell is truly a work of art. Very detailed casting, the dog has a happy expression and the look is completed with inset amber glass eyes. Lift the dog�s head to reveal clear glass inkwell insert. Marked on the base: Rogers & Bro Triple Plate 2800. Measures 6 5/8 from paws to tail, height is 3 inches to the young girl�s head. When we acquired this lovely inkstand, the dog�s head was detached due to a broken hinge. We had the expert antique metal restorers, Robben Restoration repair the hinge. If I didn�t tell you the lid had been re-hinged, you would never know. Robben does fabulous work. Very good condition.

W894		$85
Chelsea Inkstand - Clear pressed glass inkstand has pressed diamond crosshatch pattern in the base. Triple pen rest across the top of the inkstand. Black hard rubber lid lifts off to expose large ink receptacle measuring 2 1/8 dia x 1.5 inches deep - holds a lot of ink and easy to use with fountain pens or dip pens. Base is embossed Chelsea No. 1 Pat Appld For. Base measures 3.5 inches square, height is 2 inches. The lid is exceptionally black, no oxidation. Inkstand is in very good condition.

Desk Top Items

In addition to inkwells, we sometimes have interesting desk accessories that are perfect for the pen aficionado's desk top.

Pocket Pencil Sharpener, ca. 1960s, bright canary yellow with one side imprint: Drink PEPSI-COLA in black. Measures 1 x 0.75 inches. Very good condition.
MM414	Pocket Pencil Sharpener	$5

This small wood Memo Caddy holds a mirror in the shape of a duck with some pretty red and blue flowers painted on the mirror. You can slide the duck out and reverse it to swim the other way and show silver flowers on the mirror. Space to hold some notes or letters and a pencil caddy across the back for one pencil. A wood pencil matching the caddy is included. Measures 1.5 x 4 at base, height of back edge holding pencil is 2 3/8 inches. Very good condition.
MM-442	Memo Holder	$15

Hand painted white ceramic stamp box. Two stamp slots inside, one short, one long, Lift off lid is painted in pink, yellow green with gold border. Edges of gold border slightly worn on one long edge. Measures 3 3/8 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches high. Original label on bottom: Effinware Hand Painted. Very good condition.
MM-443	Effinware Stamp Box	$20

Memo Holder with Bling! Design and materials tell me this is from the 1950s, maybe early 1960s. The bright sparkling gems bring it right back into style today! The header piece is gold plated stamped metal with a large mauve stone surrounded with light green and bright pink jewels and pearls, all intertwined with some gold wirework. Attached with a fine gold chain is a wood pencil with a painted gold finish. Memo Pad and holder measures 2 5/8 x 4 inches. Filled with paper and in original box. Excellent condition.
MM-444	Bling Memo Holder	$10

It was just too funky for me to pass up! This unidentified animal which I think could be a horse (maybe!) holds important messages in its mouth and keeps a pencil or slim pen handy as a tail. Painted chocolate brown and heavily varnished to a high sheen. Various parts of an old postcard including a one cent stamps decorate its body. Measures about 6 inches long and 4.25 inches at highest point. This animal organizer is in great condition, sturdy and well balanced, albeit a very artsy design.
MM-445	Artsy Memo & Pencil Holder	$10

Faceted swooped sections on the base on this old bill spindle. All metal construction, the base is painted black with some grey undertones. Measures 3 5/8 in at widest point, height is 5.5 inches. Unusual style spindle. Very good condition.
MM-451	Antique Bill Spindle	$20

This is more than just a lamp, the base contains an inkwell with metal lid, two compartments for small desk junque and double pen grooves across the front. Base in brown bakelite. Lamp shade supports are hammered finish metal and the swivel metal shade has a sort of crackle finish to it (it is not "crackled", the finish is meant to be!). Pull chain to turn light on and off, takes a standard light bulb. Lamp is in working order. Base measures 7 x 5.75 at widest points. Height is 8 inches. Originally there was a pen holder in the center just in front of inkwell, the hole is in the base, but the holder went missing before I acquired it. Marked on base: Manufactured by Atlas Appliance Comp Brooklyn NY. Very good condition.
S687	Art Deco Desk Lamp Set	$100

Brown bakelite desk valet with three compartments for coins, nibs and other things and two sets of four pen grooves to hold pens across the center section. Measures 9 1/8 x 3 inches, height is 7/8 inch. Marked on base: Velos No. 1230 Trade Mark Reg'd Design Made in England Excellent condition.
S689	Velos English Desk Valet	$50

Double Compartment Desk Organizer - Glass painted to look just like bakelite. Two section organizer to hold clips and pins or what-have-you on your desk. Measures 3 x 4 inches, height is 1.25 inches. Base is marked: Paragon No. 110 Frank A. Meeks Mfg Co New York. Common name in desk accessories and especially inkwells. Very good condition.
MM452	Velos English Desk Valet	$35

Art Deco Ribbed Ashtray - Brown bakelite, round, ribs in the bottom, 4 cigarette holders, measures 4 3/8 inches diameter. Oddly enough, this actually can hold a pen quite nicely laid across two of the cigarette holders! Excellent condition.
MM453	Velos English Desk Valet	$25

Art Deco Two Piece Ashtray - Brown and black bakelite, top piece lifts off. Measures 3.75 in at base, height is 2 inches. Three cigarette holders. Marked on base Rheinhold Pat Pending. Excellent condition.
MM454	Velos English Desk Valet	$30

Looking for items to hold, store and display your pens? We carry an ever changing selection of vintage pen trays, pen stands and other unusual desk top holders for your pens on our Pen Storage page.

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The websites below are great sources for inkwell information

All's Well
This site is dedicated to inkwell and inkstand information. Terminology, patents, manufacturers, info on repros and more.

Waterfowl-Inkwells-Genealogy (eclectic site, I daresay!)
A lovely collection of mostly English inkwells, inkstands and desk accessories.

Looking for replacement inkwell inserts?
Richard Vacca of Rich-Beau-Tiques has a wide selection or porcelain and glass inserts available.
Email: rtvacca@gmail.com

Pump Inkwells Book

Vintage Ink Bottles

Writing Accessories Book

Noodler's Ink

Society of Inkwell Collectors

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