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Travelling Inkwell in the Form of a Miniature Gladstone Bag
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Travelling Inkwell in the Form of a Miniature Gladstone Bag

19th century
Sold 9 November 2025 · Colin Brand Antiques
This “Travelling Inkwell in the Form of a Miniature Gladstone Bag” found a buyer.

It was listed by Colin Brand Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

Leather on brass travelling Inkwell in the form of a miniature Gladstone Bag. The leather is patterned to look like crocodile skin. C1890.

Condition commensurate with age and usage but still an attractive novelty collectable. The handle is slightly ’vulnerable’ but intact and the hinges/catches work well.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Leather Travelling Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA967038
Dealers Internal Reference
1548
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
Leather on brass travelling Inkwell in the form of a miniature Gladstone Bag. The leather is patterned to look like crocodile skin. C1890.

Condition commensurate with age and usage but still an attractive novelty collectable. The handle is slightly ’vulnerable’ but intact and the hinges/catches work well.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Leather Travelling Inkwell to the 19th Century.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA967038
Dealers Internal Ref
1548
Colin Brand Antiques
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A miniature brown leather Gladstone bag shaped travelling inkwell with a metal handle and frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A miniature brown leather Gladstone bag shaped travelling inkwell with a metal handle and frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Travelling Inkwell in the Form of a Miniature Gladstone Bag

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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Colin Brand Antiques
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A miniature brown leather Gladstone bag shaped travelling inkwell with a metal handle and frame.
Travelling Inkwell in the form of a miniature Gladstone Bag
Ref: SA967038
A miniature brown leather Gladstone bag shaped travelling inkwell with a metal handle and frame.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialLeather, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGladstone bag shape, Metal frame, Attached handle, Embossed texture
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

A travelling inkwell is a portable container designed for writers on the move during the 19th and early 20th centuries, typically engineered with secure lids to prevent leaks in transit.

Period inkwells were commonly constructed using a combination of leather, brass, glass, and ceramics to ensure durability and prevent ink corrosion.

Authenticity is determined by period-correct materials, genuine wear consistent with age, traditional fastening mechanisms, and historical manufacturing techniques.

Position the piece on a desk, bookshelf, or side table to add a touch of historical character and refined academic interest to the room.

Maintain leather items by keeping them away from direct sunlight and moisture, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly if needed to preserve the surface.
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