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A Trio of Glass Inkwells
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €140     $152
£120
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

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A Trio of Glass Inkwells

19th century
Description

A trio of Glass inkwells with brass tops in various sizes

Circa: 1850

£120

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Antique Glass Inkwell Set to the 19th Century.

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SA1216921
Dealers Internal Reference
408N
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Description
A trio of Glass inkwells with brass tops in various sizes

Circa: 1850

£120

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Antique Glass Inkwell Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216921
Dealers Internal Ref
408N
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
Location
86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wrharvey
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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A trio of antique clear glass inkwells with various stoppers including a cut crystal stopper and a domed brass lid.
a trio of glass inkwells
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A trio of antique clear glass inkwells with various stoppers including a cut crystal stopper and a domed brass lid.
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FAQs

Glass inkwells gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century as mass literacy increased and dip pens replaced quill pens. Heavy glass designs provided stability on desks, preventing accidental tipping while keeping fountain and dip ink easily accessible.

They were typically manufactured from thick pressed glass or hand-cut lead crystal to withstand daily office use. Hinged caps and collars were crafted from brass, nickel, or sterling silver, often featuring custom-ground glass stoppers to form airtight seals.

Authentic pieces frequently display slight base wear from movement across wooden desks, pontil marks from traditional blowing, and ground glass joints fitted specifically to each bottle. Metal components usually exhibit age-appropriate patination and minor oxidisation.

Position glass inkwells on an executive writing desk, stacked upon hardback books, or integrated into a bookshelf collection. The contrast of clear glass and aged brass brings visual texture and a sense of history to contemporary study spaces.

Clean glass vessels using mild soap and lukewarm water, ensuring metal collars are not submerged for extended periods. Dust metal caps with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid aggressive chemical polishes that strip away the historical patina.
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