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18th Century Revolutionary War Era Lead Inkwell

$ 66

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Minor Roughness Along Edges. A Few Expected Surface Scratches. Please View All Photos.
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    This Is A Rare Late 18th Century Lead Inkwell.
    Very Few Of These Have Survived Because Most Lead Items Were Melted To Make Musket Balls For the War Effort.
    Hexagonal Shape That Gradually Widens From Top To Bottom.
    There Is A Central Hole For Ink and A Very Small Angled Corner Opening That Goes Through To the Upper Corner Of the Side Which Serves A Resting Place For the Nub Of A Feather Pen. Dark Gray In Color.
    Measures 2 3/8" Tall. Top is 7/8" Square. Bottom Measures 1 1/8" Square.