Cabinet D: Shelf 3

Inkwells

For almost as long as there has been writing, there has been some means of containing the ink used to pen works ranging from early books of the Bible, to Shakespeare’s plays, to the Gettysburg Address. As with most objects of daily use, inkwells could be modest and utilitarian or more fanciful, the latter employing lavish use of precious materials to reflect and enhance the status of the possessor. Once Lewis Waterman created the functional fountain pen in 1884, followed by the introduction of the ballpoint pen in 1938, the mechanism of writing was forever changed and the appearance of inkwells on any desk declined.

The inkwells in the present installation demonstrate a rich variety of materials, including silver, crystal, ceramic, and metal. Some pre-date the emergence of the fountain pen, and many mark the transition from a quill or nib pen to the convenience of the pocket pen commonly found today. Inkwells are avidly collected by those who value the artistry that went into the creation of a beautiful object for everyday life.

Inkwell made of black color marble has a flat and round body. There are some patterns on the marble that also serve as decoration on the body of the inkwell.
Artist Unknown
Black Marble Inkwell with glass ink bottle insert, brass and marble lid
glass, metal, marble
3 1/8 in. x 5 1/2 in. x 5 1/2 in. ( 8 cm x 14 cm x 14 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
A small. square, crystal inkwell with a sterling silver lid. A star is engraved on the bottom of the base. The lid is monogrammed.
Artist Unknown
Inkwell made of cut crystal with star base, monogrammed lid, "B" sterling silver
glass, metal
3 1/8 in. x 3 1/8 in. x 4 5/16 in. ( 8 cm x 8 cm x 11 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
A silver metal inkwell has a shape and body like a foundain. The edges of the bottom and the lid of the inkwell is irregular.
Artist Unknown
Sheffield silver hallmark inkwell, rounded container
glass, metal
3 3/8 in. x 4 13/16 in. x 4 13/16 in. ( 8.5 cm x 12.2 cm x 12.2 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
A crystal inwell with a cube body and rounded edge corners and a silver lid on top.
Artist Unknown
Inkwell of art nouveau design, crystal with sterling silver lid, rounded corners
glass, metal
3 in. x 3 in. x 3 in. ( 7.62 cm x 7.62 cm x 7.62 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
A square glass inkwell.  The stopper is dark green and the color fades down the inkwell.
Artist Unknown
Iridescent light and dark green inkwell, glass lid, fire polished
glass, metal
4 5/16 in. x 2 3/8 in. x 2 3/8 in. ( 11 cm x 6 cm x 6 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
Inkwell made of porcelain has a square shape body and a round lid cover. It is decorated in detail patterns of blue, gold and white; and it has scenes of thr royals on the side body of the inkwell.
Artist Unknown
Royal Vienna Inkwell with blue and gold designs on the four sides
porcelain
3 9/16 in. x 3 3/8 in. x 3 3/8 in. ( 9 cm x 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
A crystal inkwell with a rectangular shape body and a yellow lid.
Artist Unknown
Crystal Inkwell with Enameled Yellow and White Lid
glass, metal
2 9/16 in. x 2 15/16 in. x 2 15/16 in. ( 6.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
An inkwell made of glass and cur crystal has a special body shape of twisted swirls. There is a round metal lid cover.
Artist Unknown
Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Inkwell, 1876-1901 800 European silver MARZ, twisted swirls
glass, metal
4 5/16 in. x 5 1/8 in. x 5 1/8 in. ( 11 cm x 13 cm x 13 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
Two small cube shape inkwell bottle is placed on a metal stand tray. There is also a penholder and a pen on the metal stand tray.
English
English hallmarked inkwell set with 2 bottles and pen insert, inkwell crystal, "ICHDIEN"
glass, metal
3 in. x 8 1/2 in. x 5 in. ( 7.62 cm x 21.59 cm x 12.7 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
A square, sterling silver inkwell. The base is monogrammed and has etched lines. The lid is flat, square, and also has etched lines.
Artist Unknown
Sterling silver inkwell, monogrammed, etched lines
glass, metal
2 9/16 in. x 2 3/8 in. x 2 3/8 in. ( 6.5 cm x 6 cm x 6 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
A pen holder with two pens. Both the pens and the holder are sterling silver and have scroll patterns.
Artist Unknown
Sterling Silver Pen Holder with Two Pens, Scroll, and Two Ornate Silver Pens
glass, metal
2 3/16 in. x 7 1/16 in. x 13/16 in. ( 5.5 cm x 18 cm x 2 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family
A rectangular glass inkwell with rounded edges.  The lid is metal with brown and black leather.
Artist Unknown
Brown and black leather cap inkwell
glass, metal
4 in. x 2 1/2 in. x 3 3/4 in. ( 10.16 cm x 6.35 cm x 9.53 cm )
Gift in loving memory of Donald Maxwell Robiner from his family

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