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Lovely Antique Victorian Grand Tour Brass & Cut-glass Inkwell – Circa 1890
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Lovely Antique Victorian Grand Tour Brass & Cut-glass Inkwell – Circa 1890

19th century
Description

A Lovely Antique Victorian Grand Tour Inkwell featuring a finely detailed solid brass lid and a precision-cut glass base. Likely purchased as a refined souvenir during a European journey, this piece reflects the elegance and intellectual curiosity of Victorian-era travellers. The thick, hand-cut glass gives the inkwell stability and a luxurious feel – circa 1890.

* These inkwells were often brought home from extended European tours by young aristocrats and intellectuals.

Measurements:

Height: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Width: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Depth: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Total weight: 729g

In good condition – Minor tarnish and wear to the brass consistent with age and use. Glass is free from chips and cracks, retaining excellent clarity. Hinge operates smoothly; the lid closes flush and securely.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Inkwell to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195916
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KD53036
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A Lovely Antique Victorian Grand Tour Inkwell featuring a finely detailed solid brass lid and a precision-cut glass base.
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Likely purchased as a refined souvenir during a European journey, this piece reflects the elegance and intellectual curiosity of Victorian-era travellers.
Kingsdown Antiques

The thick, hand-cut glass gives the inkwell stability and a luxurious feel – circa 1890.

fig 1. A square, heavy cut-glass antique inkwell featuring a diamond pattern and an ornate, embossed brass hinged lid.
fig 1. Lovely Antique Victorian Grand Tour Brass & Cut-glass Inkwell – Circa 1890

These inkwells were often brought home from extended European tours by young aristocrats and intellectuals.

Measurements:

Height: 4" (approx. 10cm)

Width: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Depth: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Total weight: 729g

fig 2. A square, heavy cut-glass antique inkwell featuring a diamond pattern and an ornate, embossed brass hinged lid.
fig 2. Lovely Antique Victorian Grand Tour Brass & Cut-glass Inkwell – Circa 1890

In good condition – Minor tarnish and wear to the brass consistent with age and use. Glass is free from chips and cracks, retaining excellent clarity. Hinge operates smoothly; the lid closes flush and securely.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Cut Glass Inkwell to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195916
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53036
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A square, heavy cut-glass antique inkwell featuring a diamond pattern and an ornate, embossed brass hinged lid.
Lovely Antique Victorian Grand Tour Brass & Cut-Glass Inkwell – circa 1890
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A square, heavy cut-glass antique inkwell featuring a diamond pattern and an ornate, embossed brass hinged lid.
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During the late Victorian period, inkwells served both functional and decorative purposes on writing desks. Often acquired as souvenirs during European Grand Tours, these pieces combined glassmaking craftsmanship with cast brass or bronze work.

Victorian inkwells frequently featured bases made of heavy lead crystal, cut glass, or marble. The lids and mounts were typically crafted from brass, bronze, or silver plate, often secured with small metal collar fittings.

Authentic 19th-century cut glass inkwells display hand-cut geometric patterns with crisp edges and natural wear on the base. Metal lids often show age-related oxidisation, original hinge fitting marks, and period construction details.

An antique inkwell functions as a decorative accent on an office desk, console table, or stacked on books within a bookshelf display. It adds tactile interest and a historical layer to modern study spaces.

Clean the glass base using warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding abrasive pads that could scratch the surface. Dust the brass lid gently with a soft cloth, keeping chemical polishes away from the glass to prevent residue buildup.
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