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Title: Who do you think made this pressed glass ink well?
Post by: Tinker-Taylor on October 15, 2009, 09:27:14 PM

I am sure it has no value, but I am curious regarding the maker of this British inkwell. 

The word "England" is just about visible near the hinge (but not in these photos).

Any suggestions welcome.

TIA
Stu.

Title: Re: Who do you think made this pressed glass ink well?
Post by: BRADBURY7308 on October 15, 2009, 09:43:35 PM

A bit of a stab but i would guess not uk by the yellowish glass clarity!

Title: Re: Who do you think made this pressed glass ink well?
Post by: Lustrousstone on October 16, 2009, 06:35:40 AM

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not uk by the yellowish glass clarity

That's not necessarily true. There's some pretty ropey UK glass out there. I think most of the colour is from the background - a plain black one would be better.

The inkwell may not be all-British, although the fittings are. Glass to go with metal fittings was not necessarily sourced from the same country. For example i know of a cakestand with Sowerby glass plates and US fittings. It's in the US.

Title: Re: Who do you think made this pressed glass ink well?
Post by: Tinker-Taylor on October 16, 2009, 06:45:44 AM

Thanks for your considerations.

The glass colour is as per photos.