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  1. w.williams

    w.williams New Member

    Hi
    I found this in an attic but have no idea what it is.
    Any help will be appreciated
    Thank you!!
     

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    w.williams, Aug 20, 2017
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Desk set,held inkwell and pen.
     
    johnnycb09, Aug 20, 2017
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  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Dimensions might change my opinion, but it sure looks like an inkwell holder part of a desk set. (Missing the glass inserts for the 2 wells.)
     
    Bakersgma, Aug 20, 2017
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  4. lauragarnet

    lauragarnet Well-Known Member

    Are there any maker's marks on the bottom or anywhere on the piece?

    P.S. - Your pictures are so tiny! :peeking: Not much bigger than a postage stamp.
     
    lauragarnet, Aug 20, 2017
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  5. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    I call it an ink stand since it has the well and pen holder.
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Aug 20, 2017
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  6. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I'd get some mineral oil on that too; it'll look even nicer cleaned up a bit. That's a Victorian cast iron inkwell, and probably not a copy. From what I can see the casting looks too good. ..of course we can't see that much....
     
    evelyb30, Aug 20, 2017
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  7. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    I agree with Greg, an Ink Stand
     
    daveydempsey, Aug 20, 2017
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  8. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    "Say the secret woyds and the duck'l come down."
    Full Image button.
     
    KingofThings, Aug 20, 2017
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  9. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Can't see it but welcome!
     
    KingofThings, Aug 20, 2017
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  10. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    like mine??

    b662.jpg
     
    komokwa, Aug 20, 2017
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  11. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Yes!!!!
    -
    I'll show you yours if you'll show me mine...
    ;)
     
    KingofThings, Aug 20, 2017
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  12. opoe

    opoe Well-Known Member

    I got one just like that, but shiny, I was told it was a reproduction, no markings underneath.... but maybe you got the original...;)
     
    opoe, Aug 22, 2017
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  13. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Almost two days and just you Judy. :)
    You must be sharper than some. ;)
     
    KingofThings, Aug 22, 2017
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