inkwell

An inkwell is a small jar or container, often made of glass, porcelain, silver, brass, or pewter, that is used for holding ink in a place convenient for the person who is writing. The artist or writer dips their brush or dip pen into the inkwell as needed or uses the inkwell as the source for filling the reservoir of a fountain pen.

An inkwell usually has a hinged or screwed-on lid to prevent contamination, evaporation, accidental spillage, and excessive exposure to air.

Glass inkwell

Porcelain inkwell

Bibliography

• The Collector's World of Inkwells, Jean & Franklin Hunting, Schiffer Publishing Ltd ISBN 0764311026

• The Write Stuff Inkwells Pens & Desk Accessories, Ray & Bevy Jaegers, Krause Publications ISBN 0930625862

• McGraw's Book of Antique Inkwells Volume 1, Vincent D McGraw, published privately 1972

• Edwardian Shopping 1898-1913 selection facsimile, Army & Navy Stores, David & Charles ISBN 0715370685

• Pens & Writing Equipment, Jim Marshall, Miller's ISBN 184000066X

• English Silver Hallmarks, Judith Bannister, W Foulsham & Co Ltd ISBN 0572011814

• Handbook of Pottery & Porcelain Marks, J P Cushion, Faber & Faber Ltd ISBN 0571049222

• Walter's Inkwells of 1885 Book 1, Leo G Walter, published privately 1968

• Inkbottles & Inkwells, William E Covill Jnr, William S Sullwold 1971

• Inkstands & Inkwells A Collector's Guide, Betty & Ted Rivera, Crown Publishers Inc,ISBN 0517504197

• Inkwells Identification & Values Book 1,Veldon Badders, Schroeder Publishing Inc, ISBN 0891456392

• Inkwells Identification & Values Book II, Veldon Badders, Schroeder Publishing Inc, ISBN 1574320203

• Western Writing Implements, Michael Finlay, Plains Books ISBN 1872477003

• Writing Antiques, George Mell, Shire Publications Ltd ISBN 0852635192

• Writing Implements & Accessories, Joyce Irene Whalley, David & Charles ISBN 0715369032

• Yesterday's Shopping 1907 facsimile, Army & Navy Stores, David & Charles ISBN 071534692X

• The Story of Writing, Donald Jackson, Studio Vista ISBN 0289709857

• The Enormous File - A Social History of the Office, Alan Delgado, John Murray ISBN 071953612X

• Doulton Ink Wares, Colin Roberts, BEE Publications ISBN 0952054701

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