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Victorian Travelling Inkwell
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Victorian Travelling Inkwell

19th century
Description

A lovely travelling inkwell dating from the late 19th Century. It has a leather covered case with a small brass loop handle on the top, designed to look like a small piece of travel luggage. Inside it contains a glass inkwell and a sprung brass cover to ensure a tight seal.

It is in good condition for its age and the glass inkwell is undamaged. There are some marks and small scuffs on the leather outer and general signs of age and use but overall it displays well.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Travelling Inkwell to the Victorian era.

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SA1206607
Description
A lovely travelling inkwell dating from the late 19th Century.
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It has a leather covered case with a small brass loop handle on the top, designed to look like a small piece of travel luggage.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Inside it contains a glass inkwell and a sprung brass cover to ensure a tight seal.

fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism.
fig 1. Victorian Travelling Inkwell

It is in good condition for its age and the glass inkwell is undamaged. There are some marks and small scuffs on the leather outer and general signs of age and use but overall it displays well.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Travelling Inkwell to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206607
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism.

Victorian Travelling Inkwell

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism. View XII
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A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism.
Victorian Travelling Inkwell
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A 19th-century Victorian travelling inkwell encased in textured brown leather with a hinged brass lid open to reveal the interior stopper mechanism.
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A Victorian travelling inkwell is a compact, portable container engineered during the 19th century to securely store liquid ink for writing whilst journeying. These objects feature screw-down or spring-loaded lids with internal gaskets to prevent leakages inside luggage or pockets.

Travelling inkwells from this period were commonly constructed with an inner glass or ceramic reservoir set within a metal casing, often made of brass or nickel. The exterior was frequently wrapped in protective materials such as morocco leather, vulcanite, or wood.

Authentic pieces generally display period-specific locking mechanisms, such as push-button spring catches or threaded brass caps, alongside original rubber or leather washers. Indications of age include hand-cut threads, light oxidisation to metal components, and natural surface wear to the leather casing.

A travelling inkwell serves as a functional accents piece when placed on a study desk, bookshelf, or coffee table tray alongside vintage books and brass stationery. Its small scale makes it suitable for layering within vignette displays in traditional or eclectic interiors.

Maintain the leather casing by wiping it with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax or leather conditioner. Avoid abrasive metal polishes on the brass parts to preserve the natural patina, and keep glass components free from wet ink residue.
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