Inkwell

Object/Artifact

Historic Charleston Foundation

Name/Title

Inkwell

Entry/Object ID

60.2.1

Description

Inkwell Porclain Inkwell, French, Early 19th C. Round Porcelain Inkwell with Two Cup-Like Protrusions and Handle. Center Has Round Hole For Dipping Pin and Three Small Quill Holes. Decorated with Painted Red Flowers on Sides with Gilt Bands and a Greek Key Design on Top

Collection

Historic Charleston Foundation Collection

Acquisition

Accession

60.2.1

Source or Donor

Spalding Mrs. Phinizy

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Inkwell

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

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Notes

many repairs to cups. Cracks and chips

General Notes

Note

Notes: Originally Loan 1960 By Mrs. B.B. Howard, Given in Her Memory; sold at Charlton Hall Auction with biscuit box for $65.: 3/13/99 User8: 1 User10: 172008

Created By

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Create Date

February 4, 1998

Updated By

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Update Date

February 10, 2023