Inkstand
PewtererMade by
Unknown
Date1800-1850
MediumCast pewter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 x 7 5/16 x 4 9/16in. (5.1 x 18.6 x 11.6cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionCast pewter inkstand (.a) consisting of a low rectangular box on low bun feet. The top of the inkstand is hinged lengthwise in the middle, so each side of the top pivots upward. The interior is divided in half with a long, vertical divider along the hinge. One half of the rectangular box is empty. The other half is further divided into three square compartments by two vertical dividers. The left compartment holds a cylindrical container (.b) with a square top surface with canted corners. The center of the top surface is recessed, with a small central finial surrounded by pierced holes. The center compartment is empty. The right compartment contains a square (.c) of pewter. The square has a large hole in the center, surrounded by four smaller holes. Each corner of this compartment has a narrow, vertical panel of pewter to support the square. The inkstand is constructed of cast pewter sheets that are soldered together. The feet are cast and soldered to the underside of the inkstand. There is light tarnishing and dirt over all the surfaces of the inkstand.
Object number1968.82.1a-c
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