[a]: One pewter inkstand with a slightly tapered body with a single recessed band 4cm from bottom; followed by two sets of double bands, 2.1cm from bottom and 3.3cm from bottom respectively. The lip extends outwards slightly and the top is recessed by 0.9cm. There is a hole in the centre which measures 4.6cm in diameter, five holes, each measuring 0.9cm in diameter surround the larger hole. There is a round flip top lid secured with pin, the top of the lid is decorated with two consecutive circles and the diameter of lid is 6.4cm
[b]: One glazed, truncated, conical inkwell with a ledge at the opening extends .8cm. This container fits into large hole in [a].
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
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Notes
[b]: The inscritpion is stamped on under side of the cup.
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Inkstand
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, Writing Equipment
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Writing Accessories
Nomenclature Class
Written Communication T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
Search Terms
OFFICE ACCESSORY, OFFICE ACCESSORY, Communication T& E