Inkwell
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Daniel Beardley
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date19th-mid 19th century
MediumMold-formed stoneware with a salt glaze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 1 1/2 x 3in. (3.8 x 7.6cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionCylindrical, grey stoneware inkwell with an all-over salt glaze. The inkwell has a round top with a circular depression and a hole in the center, and two holes near the rim. The inkwell has cylindrical sides with an incised line circling the middle, and a flat bottom. The interior of the inkwell is divided into a central circular chamber and at least one additional chamber around that.
Three cracks cross portions of the top, sides and bottom of the inkwell. An unknown white substance is adhered to the side of the inkwell over two of these cracks. Overall, the surface of the inkwell is not an even grey tone.
Three cracks cross portions of the top, sides and bottom of the inkwell. An unknown white substance is adhered to the side of the inkwell over two of these cracks. Overall, the surface of the inkwell is not an even grey tone.
Object number1950.303.0
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view1820-1849
1908-1960
1810-1830
late 19th century
1820-1845
about 1720
1820-1850
mid 18th century
early to mid 18th century
teapot base 1840-1860, turned into inkwell 1900-1950
about 1830-1850