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CIVIL WAR PERIOD ROSEWOOD TRAVELLING INKWELL
Rosewood inkwell is in the shape of a barrel. Inside features a glass bottle with spout. Lid unscrews. Excellent condition with no nicks or cracks. Measures approx. 2” high x 1 ¼” in diameter at… (M25784). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA CLAY INKWELL
Salt glazed, brown colored ink pot measures approx. 2” in diameter x 1 ¾” tall. Nice condition with a few small chips at the base and lip. [ad] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS… (R22838). Learn More »
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN INKWELL SOUVENIR, CIRCA 1880’s
Base is made of burl wood from historic Lookout Mountain. Flat section of wood is etched with, “LOOKOUT MT”. Glass inkwell has a fluted design and hinged lid. Inkwell fits nicely in the wood base,… (M25759). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ERA LAP DESK
Finished walnut wood box meas. approx. 18.00 x 10.50 x 6.50 inches closed. The wood exterior is in good condition with light surface dirt and seven or so small water spots on the lid. Also on the lid… (509-31). Learn More »
19TH CENTURY JAPANNED DOCUMENT/MAP CASE
These were used for the safe storage of documents, such as commissions, and maps. This one is made of flat black japanned tin. It is 21 ¾ inches long with the 5-inch lid attached. It is 2 inches in… (M15222). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S TRAVELLING FIELD DESK, WITH PATRIOTIC SHIELD LOCK
Upright, dark wooden cabinet designed to sit on table, with lower hinged, fold-down writing lid. Measures 26 x 13.5 X 28.5. Paneled front key-lock is missing its key, as are the key-locks to two… (362-236). Learn More »
$2,250.00
Originally $2,500.00
BOXED STENCIL SET- STAFFORD’S
Nice, boxed set which is marked, “STAFFORD’S STENCIL COMBINATION, SIZE ¾ INCH”. Label on box top lists that the set contains brass alphabet and figures, brush, can of ink, and sponge, which are… (801-86). Learn More »
GOODYEAR HARD RUBBER INKWELL, CA. 1860
Crisp patent marking [on stopper lid]: “Goodyear India Rubber Co.”. Circular piece, dark in color, domed in shape [tapering up from the bottom]. Measures 1.875” in diameter, 1.375” in height.… (M23549). Learn More »
GLAZED STONEWARE TAPERED INK POT
Small 19th century salt glaze ink pot. Stands 2” in height by 1 ¾” in top diameter. Some chipping located on both lip and base. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER… (179-564). Learn More »
PORTABLE SHIP WRITING DESK ID’D TO USS PEACOCK & USS WARREN, 1832-35
Well-made brown mahogany box measuring 16” x 6.5” x 9.5”. Brass front key lock [key missing], brass end-handles. Double compartment [upper compartment measures15.75 x 1.75” with fold-down… (731-767). Learn More »
SOLDIER’S NAME STAMP KIT
Item comes in a small riker box ready for display. The outer sleeve of the kit has a green label that reads “WELLS & CO’S. RUBBER STEREOTYPE STAMP.” Small print then gives directions for… (725-21). Learn More »
PEWTER TIN FOR PENS & PENCILS
Early 19th century stationary box with old label attached within the lid. JOHN SHILLITO Co. #1602. Dept.510. 19th Century oblong pewter STATIONARY BOX The inside is divided into… (30-1714). Learn More »
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