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Wonderful 19th Century Victorian Novelty Travelling Inkwell in the Form of a Gladstone Bag.
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Wonderful 19th Century Victorian Novelty Travelling Inkwell in the Form of a Gladstone Bag.

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Description

Unusual and beautifully made Victorian leather novelty travelling inkwell in the form of a leather Gladstone bag.

The leather is beautifully embossed in a unique diagonal sash-like scrolled pattern across the front, and has a plain patterned leather back.

The gilt metal frame has a false decorative button catch to the top under the handle. A hidden leather covered button on the side pushes to open the hinged lid of the inkwell. It reveals the original glass inkwell with separate hinged cover, and a full gilt metal interior.

All hinges and catches are working perfectly and are tight and secure.

Size-approximately 2 3/8 inches long by 1 7/8 high by 1.25 inches deep.

Weight-55 grams.

A lovely and very sought after and collectable item for the collector of inkwells or antique writing accessories. A great gift or a treat to own.

In very good condition.

Declaration

Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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Unusual and beautifully made Victorian leather novelty travelling inkwell in the form of a leather Gladstone bag.
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The leather is beautifully embossed in a unique diagonal sash-like scrolled pattern across the front, and has a plain patterned leather back.
Serpentine Antiques
fig 1. Wonderful 19th century Victorian novelty travelling inkwell in the form of a Gladstone bag.
fig 1. Wonderful 19th Century Victorian Novelty Travelling Inkwell in the Form of a Gladstone Bag.

The gilt metal frame has a false decorative button catch to the top under the handle. A hidden leather covered button on the side pushes to open the hinged lid of the inkwell. It reveals the original glass inkwell with separate hinged cover, and a full gilt metal interior.

fig 2. Wonderful 19th century Victorian novelty travelling inkwell in the form of a Gladstone bag.
fig 2. Wonderful 19th Century Victorian Novelty Travelling Inkwell in the Form of a Gladstone Bag.

All hinges and catches are working perfectly and are tight and secure.

Size-approximately 2 3/8 inches long by 1 7/8 high by 1.25 inches deep.

Weight-55 grams.

A lovely and very sought after and collectable item for the collector of inkwells or antique writing accessories. A great gift or a treat to own.

In very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA129964
Dealers Internal Ref
6136
Serpentine Antiques
Serpentine Antiques
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Specialising in unique pieces for the discerning individual, selected and prepared with special care..

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Surrey
GU9 9HR
United Kingdom
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