Late 19th century inkwell

[jbb]

My newest inkwell is this late 19th century fish inkwell carved out of a shell. It came without an insert so I'm using a PVC plumbing part from the hardware store. I may need to go buy an o-ring to make the insert more stable. The dip pen is also late 19th century and retractable.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2807/11514102303_4fb8bcff36_c.jpg

[Robert]

That's a really nice inkwell. May I ask where it was made and from what source you acquired it?

[jbb]

That's a really nice inkwell. May I ask where it was made and from what source you acquired it?

There's some hard-to-read writing on the lid that might say "Sandwich Islands" -- but I'm really not sure. I acquired it on Ebay.

[Robert]

There's some hard-to-read writing on the lid that might say "Sandwich Islands" -- but I'm really not sure. I acquired it on Ebay.

Wow - - that would mean it came from Hawaii. Thanks again!

[kaisnowbird]

Very cool inkwell, Jbb. Is the lid made of a mother-of-pearl-like material?
And what is the rest of the inkwell made of?

Merry Christmas.

[jbb]

Very cool inkwell, Jbb. Is the lid made of a mother-of-pearl-like material?
And what is the rest of the inkwell made of?

Merry Christmas.
I think it's carved out of a conch (?) shell.

[kaisnowbird]

Very cool inkwell, Jbb. Is the lid made of a mother-of-pearl-like material?
And what is the rest of the inkwell made of?

Merry Christmas.
I think it's carved out of a conch (?) shell.

Now that you mentioned it, I can see the tip of the shell. Nice!

[Jeph]

That is stunning!

[VertOlive]

jbb, I really can't thank you enough for some of the spectacular pieces you share with us! This one's a real treat!

[Bohemond76]

wonderful JBB!

[jbb]

Here's another fun new/old inkwell:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5545/12077588615_18c636c80c_h.jpg

[inlovewithjournals]

Beautiful!