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A Superb and Rare Victorian Glass Dump Inkwell

19th century
Sold 25 March 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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Description

A superb variation on a mid Victorian green glass dump. This rare example is a good sized inkwell and unusually retains the original stopper, which are more often than not lost or damaged over time. The tactile rounded body is filled with attractive bubble inclusions and stands on a flat base for stability. There is a large broken pontil mark to the underside and the ink reservoir is expertly blown into the glass from the top. A wonderful piece, being very decorative and having a number of alternative uses. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £14.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no scratches or bruises. There is a bubble towards the base on one side that has 'popped' during manufacture and is not damage. This is photographed for clarity.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1860.

Height (to top of lid) :- 13 cms.

Diameter (widest point) :- 9 cms.

Weight :- 1.28 kg.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Dump Inkwell to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1095346
Dealers Internal Reference
ACMC89
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Description
A superb variation on a mid Victorian green glass dump.
“
This rare example is a good sized inkwell and unusually retains the original stopper, which are more often than not lost or damaged over time.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The tactile rounded body is filled with attractive bubble inclusions and stands on a flat base for stability. There is a large broken pontil mark to the underside and the ink reservoir is expertly blown into the glass from the top. A wonderful piece, being very decorative and having a number of alternative uses. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A heavy, rounded green glass inkwell featuring internal controlled air bubbles and a matching stopper.
fig 1. A Superb and Rare Victorian Glass Dump Inkwell

Postage and packing :- £14.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no scratches or bruises. There is a bubble towards the base on one side that has 'popped' during manufacture and is not damage. This is photographed for clarity.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1860.

Height (to top of lid) :- 13 cms.

Diameter (widest point) :- 9 cms.

Weight :- 1.28 kg.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Dump Inkwell to the 1860s.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1095346
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC89
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A heavy, rounded green glass inkwell featuring internal controlled air bubbles and a matching stopper. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Superb and Rare Victorian Glass Dump Inkwell

Archive II A heavy, rounded green glass inkwell featuring internal controlled air bubbles and a matching stopper. View II
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A heavy, rounded green glass inkwell featuring internal controlled air bubbles and a matching stopper.
A superb and rare Victorian glass dump inkwell
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A heavy, rounded green glass inkwell featuring internal controlled air bubbles and a matching stopper.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsControlled air bubbles, Bulbous shape, Fitted stopper, Pontil mark
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Glass dumps were solid glass objects or vessels created by glassworkers at the end of a shift using leftover molten glass, often formed into weights, doorstops, or inkwells.

They were crafted from heavy, recycled industrial or bottle glass, frequently featuring trapped air bubbles known as controlled bubbles or internal floral and metallic foil inclusions.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base, heavy weight due to solid construction, uneven or wobbly hand-blown surfaces, and natural wear consistent with nineteenth-century use.

Clean the glass gently using warm water and a mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could scratch the vintage surface.

Position the piece on a desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece where natural light can pass through the coloured glass, highlighting its internal bubbles and textures.
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