{"product_id":"old-imperial-period-inkwell-zinc-inkwell-18342","title":"Antique Zinc Inkstand with Two Glass Inkwells and Pen Rest – Austria 1880s, Desk Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare find: an \u003cstrong\u003eantique zinc inkstand\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Imperial era, with two wells for the \u003cstrong\u003eglass inkwells\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003epen rest\u003c\/strong\u003e at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEffect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful, heavy desk accessory and an eye-catcher for every visitor – purely decorative, or actually filled with ink for a fountain pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: zinc, metal, glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand: 18.5 x 17.5 cm \/ 7.3 x 6.9 in, height 3 cm \/ 1.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInkwells: Ø 7.5 cm \/ 3 in, height 9 cm \/ 3.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1880s (antique)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good for its age; on one of the two inkwells the lid does not close fully – a small gap remains at the front. A skilled hand can probably bend the hinge back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of antique writing instruments, calligraphers and lovers of library rooms – or for artists who want to work it into their own pieces. A special holiday gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe dry; wash the glasses by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the flea market in Heidenreichstein the heavy inkstand stood among old school books – as if an imperial civil servant were about to dip his pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eInk from the Imperial era — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57564349235575,"sku":"30422","price":132.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.5870133496_mlew.jpg?v=1792250078","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/old-imperial-period-inkwell-zinc-inkwell-18342","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}