Title
Brass inkwell
DateCirca 1850-1875
Mediumbrass
Dimensions4 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (11.4 × 16.5 × 16.5 cm)
Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer
Object number2001.100.3600.2
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionA brass inkwell has a fleur-de-lys pattern and dolphin (dauphin royale) motif embossed on the square footed base and bobeche. A circular lid has a finial, originally hinged to top of inkwell.ProvenancePart of a matching desk set.On View
Not on view
Circa 1850-1875
Circa 1850-1875
Circa 1850-1875
18th Century
Pairpoint Corporation
20th Century
