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Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell.

About the Item

Rare Novelty Rugby Inkwell. A wonderful leather covered travelling inkwell in the shape of a rugby 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: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Depth: 1.7 in (4.3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Minor structural damages. Good, some of the faux lacing is missing.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 291751stDibs: LU975737086672
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