Inkstand

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Inkstand

Entry/Object ID

PM.60.42 a-d

Description

a. Cube-shaped inkstand with hinged domed top with a hole at each corner; b-c. two drawers in base with round pulls; d. small creamware vessel.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-1/4 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

3-5/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 5/16 in. (10.8 x 8.9 x 8.4 cm)

Material

Pewter, Creamware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: a- large box, all four top corners are bent slightly down, tiny gouges and scratches throughout, lid slightly misshaped along bottom edge, slightly discolored; b- drawer, slightly discolored, deep scratches inside drawer, tiny scratches and gouges throughout; c- drawer, slightly discolored, deep scratches inside drawer, tiny scratches and gouges throughout, front of drawer is misshaped; d- ceramic ink well insert has three chips along top edge and glaze is crackling.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Office