Name/Title
InkstandEntry/Object ID
FOC.2002.2.1Description
Ink Stand, Mid to late 19th century, Brass with two glass wells.
Marked: "VERLAG BEL/CG Zimmerman/ In Hanua"
rectangular, having two wells, center stamp holder and pen and pencil rest; inkwell fittings circualr with rectangular tops, beaded edge and double threaded decoration; pencil area having beaded edge flanking scalloped and shaped border on stippled bround; well of body decorated with acanthus leaf, floral swags and shaped cartouche habing stippled ground, on four shapedmlegs; inkwells clear glass with slight grey cast, having 10 sides with brass collar and attached hingled cover with shaped finial on fitted base. Stamped on underside in rectangular cartouche #12732 above maker's mark 'VERLAG BEI/CG Zimmerman/ In Hanua', in oblong cartoucheCollection
HCF Friends of CourthouseLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
InkstandNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, Writing EquipmentNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Height
3-1/16 inWidth
6-1/2 inLength
10-13/16 inLocation
Category
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Location
Building
Historic Charleston County Court HouseCategory
PermanentCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Hinge pin on one inkwell missingCreated By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
May 31, 2005Updated By
sferguson@historiccharleston.orgUpdate Date
April 5, 2023