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jbb
December 23rd, 2013, 06:39 AM
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
December 23rd, 2013, 07:13 AM
That's a really nice inkwell. May I ask where it was made and from what source you acquired it?
jbb
December 23rd, 2013, 07:27 AM
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
December 23rd, 2013, 08:32 AM
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
December 24th, 2013, 03:23 PM
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
December 24th, 2013, 03:48 PM
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
December 24th, 2013, 04:39 PM
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
December 24th, 2013, 06:15 PM
That is stunning!
VertOlive
December 25th, 2013, 02:34 PM
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
February 2nd, 2014, 02:03 PM
wonderful JBB!
jbb
February 2nd, 2014, 08:29 PM
Here's another fun new/old inkwell:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5545/12077588615_18c636c80c_h.jpg
inlovewithjournals
February 2nd, 2014, 08:51 PM
Beautiful!
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