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Cricket Ball Inkwell

About the Item

Rare Novelty Cricket Inkwell. A wonderful leather covered traveling inkwell in the shape of a cricket ball. This is a very desirable, rare and unusual object made from brass and covered in imprinted leather to imitate a ball. It is hinged in the centre with a push button clasp. When opened there is another brass dome lid that when opened the original glass ink pot bottle is revealed, this brass lid has a sprung seal to stop any ink spillages. A great collector's piece in very good condition. Dimensions: Height 6 cm / 2 " Diameter 6 cm / 2 "
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Diameter: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 291741stDibs: LU975730786012

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