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Title: English glass inkwells
Post by: lmj on July 02, 2010, 07:25:00 PM

Hi i am looking for the maker of these inkwells to start a search for the ink holder that i think should go into the hole in the glass the base says "made in England" and has raised squares,does anyone know if it should be a Bakelite infill or more glass,any help is appreciated....Lynn

Title: Re: English glass inkwells
Post by: David E on July 05, 2010, 09:48:27 AM

The combined pen tray and ink well here might very well have been made by the same company.

I have seen these with the glass lids, as shown, and with 'plastic' (either Bakelite or Lucite, I assume) lids in red and black. I believe the lids were designed to be swung to one side so that the pen could be dipped into the small receptacle. This would also serve to support the pen.

I would also be interested to learn of the origins. Again, MADE IN ENGLAND is embossed, this time within the pen tray. I have always thought a c.1930s manufacture, but no indication of it being from Chance Bros.

Title: Re: English glass inkwells
Post by: lmj on July 05, 2010, 05:28:20 PM

Many thanks David,i will now look in that direction as the raised square pattern is the same as your lovely clean inkwells(must do mine) Lynn

Title: Re: English glass inkwells
Post by: Lustrousstone on July 05, 2010, 05:51:49 PM

It's highly likely they are Bagley items.

Title: Re: English glass inkwells
Post by: David E on July 05, 2010, 06:16:59 PM

I should have checked Bagley Glass first... :ooh: