Inkwell

MakerMade by General Supply Co. (American)

PatenteePatented by James W. Jacobus

Date1908-1960

MediumPressed green and colorless glass, silver

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 x 3 1/8 x 2 7/8in. (5.1 x 7.9 x 7.3cm)

ClassificationsGlassware

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1972.30.33

DescriptionPressed green and colorless glass inkwell with engraved silver overlay. The inkwell consists of a coloress glass dome over a green glass well; the well has a slightly greater diameter than the dome. The well widens from rim to bottom, and has a semi-circular projecting area at one side. Both dome and well are decorated with engraved silver overlay. The overlay outlines the edges of the inkwell, but contains naturalistic vines, leaves, and flowers between the outlines. The top of the inkwell has a slight point, which is covered with silver overlay. The silver is tarnished, and there are several cracks in the green glass well. The silver overlay has also cracked in areas corresponding to cracks in the glass.

NotesHistorical Note: Patent number 879,470 was filed by James W. Jacobus of Great Neck, New York. His "invention relates to improvements in reservoirs for liquids, and particularly inkstands". (Hunt 5/5/2005)

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