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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;808 raver, post: 10349891, member: 4654&quot;]Very interesting, I do think they have a chance of being early because there isn&#039;t a thread on the glass bottle, external and internal threads came in around 1880&#039;s, I&#039;m in no doubt there was a standard size for inkwells so they could be replaced, it would be very interesting to know the exact size of the bottles as I have a very early davenport desk (around 1790-1800) it also has the same recess for inkwells, I&#039;ve just measured mine to 47mm. Now you have posted a small glimps of your rosewood davenport I would like to see more <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /> </p><p>In summery, I do think your inkwells are early 1) they look ground and polished 2) they have cemented brass threads attached to the glass 3) inside there is a cork seal 4) the brass looks (on the inside) to be lacquered.</p><p>Here is my davenport desk <a href="https://www.antiquers.com/threads/reposted-with-better-photos-davenport-desk-by-t-wilson.53482/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.antiquers.com/threads/reposted-with-better-photos-davenport-desk-by-t-wilson.53482/">https://www.antiquers.com/threads/reposted-with-better-photos-davenport-desk-by-t-wilson.53482/</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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