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Nice Large Victorian Cut Glass Ink Pot – Circa 1880
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Nice Large Victorian Cut Glass Ink Pot – Circa 1880

19th century
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A Nice Large Victorian Cut Glass Ink Pot with brass hinged lid with engraved decoration, and hobnail cut decoration to the base – circa 1880.

*This has some serious weight to it and would serve well as a paper weight on any desk!

Measurements:

Height: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Diameter: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Total weight: 1550g

In good condition – there are no chips or cracks to the glass.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116200
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53064
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***IMPORTANT NOTE***

Dear customers,

Just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be on vacation from Wednesday, 7th October 2026 through to Wednesday, 14th October 2026, so the shop will be closed during this time.

If you have an order already in process, please rest assured I’ll be keeping a close eye on any messages relating to it - and I’ll address any issues as soon as I can. Items are still available to purchase, and all new orders received while I’m away will be processed promptly when the shop reopens on Thursday, 15th October 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Warmest wishes,

Jozef

Kingsdown Antiques

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Description
A Nice Large Victorian Cut Glass Ink Pot with brass hinged lid with engraved decoration, and hobnail cut decoration to the base – circa 1880.

This has some serious weight to it and would serve well as a paper weight on any desk!

Measurements:

Height: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Diameter: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Total weight: 1550g

In good condition – there are no chips or cracks to the glass.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116200
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53064
Kingsdown Antiques
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A round Victorian clear cut glass inkwell featuring a diamond pattern base and an engraved gold-toned metal cap.
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Archive I A round Victorian clear cut glass inkwell featuring a diamond pattern base and an engraved gold-toned metal cap.

Nice Large Victorian Cut Glass Ink Pot – Circa 1880

Archive II A round Victorian clear cut glass inkwell featuring a diamond pattern base and an engraved gold-toned metal cap. View II
Archive III A round Victorian clear cut glass inkwell featuring a diamond pattern base and an engraved gold-toned metal cap. View III
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Archive VI A round Victorian clear cut glass inkwell featuring a diamond pattern base and an engraved gold-toned metal cap. View VI
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A round Victorian clear cut glass inkwell featuring a diamond pattern base and an engraved gold-toned metal cap.
Nice Large Victorian Cut Glass Ink Pot – circa 1880
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A round Victorian clear cut glass inkwell featuring a diamond pattern base and an engraved gold-toned metal cap.
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  • ObjectInkwells
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut Glass, Brass, Lead Crystal
  • ColourClear, Gold
  • MotifsDiamond cut pattern, engraved lid, domed cap
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Victorian ink pot is a round desk accessory dating from circa 1880, styled for a gentleman's library. It is made from clear lead crystal cut glass, brass, and gold-toned metal, featuring a diamond-cut pattern around the base, a hobnail-cut decoration, a hinged lid with engraved decoration, and a domed cap. The clear glass reveals complex interior optical refractions and metallic highlights from the gold-toned top, showing no chips or cracks in the glass body. The piece measures 10 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this heavy vessel serves as both a functional inkwell on an office desk and a practical paperweight. It sits steadily on flat wooden or leather work surfaces, bringing period character to a study, home office, or library reading table.

FAQs

A functional desktop vessel produced during the late nineteenth century, designed to store ink for dip pens. Crafted with lead glass bodies and decorative metal lids, these pieces served as standard writing equipment on home and office desks.

These accessories were routinely made using cut lead crystal or pressed glass paired with metal components like brass, silver plate, or gilt metal. The heavy glass base provided stability on flat surfaces, while the metal lid minimized ink evaporation and collected dust.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut geometric facets, significant physical weight due to high lead content in the glass, and detailed metal mountings. Examine the base for faint surface wear and inspect internal wells for historical ink residual markings.

Position an antique glass inkwell on a modern writing desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece alongside leather-bound volumes and brass stationery. It can also function as an occasional paperweight within a home study or library display.

Wipe the glass exterior with a dry microfibre cloth or warm water, avoiding harsh chemicals that may strip surface lustre. Clean metal components carefully with specialised polishes designed for that specific material, keeping moisture away from hinge joints.
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