{"product_id":"silver-inkwell-1921","title":"Silver Inkwell, 1921","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small silver inkwell made in Birmingham, England, in 1921.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, writing requires little more than picking up a pen. There was a time, however, when putting words to paper involved rather more preparation: a pen nib, a sheet of paper, and a small vessel of ink placed together on the desk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis inkwell was made for just such a moment. Inside, the original glass liner for holding the ink remains well preserved. More than a century later, it can still be used in much the same way it was intended, making it more than simply an object to admire. Its date of manufacture is equally interesting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 1921, fountain pens had already become widely available, yet the older practice of writing with a dip pen and ink had not disappeared. This small inkwell belongs to that moment when different generations of writing instruments continued to coexist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hallmarks confirm its manufacture in \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eBirmingham in 1921\u003c\/span\u003e. A maker's mark is also present, although years of wear have made it difficult to identify the maker with certainty. Perhaps its most appealing feature, however, is its size. Rather than a large inkstand intended to occupy the centre of a desk, this is a compact piece that can sit quietly alongside books and notebooks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can still be used when the occasion calls for it, or simply enjoyed as a small silver object when at rest. It is rather lovely to think of this little inkwell, once sitting on someone's desk more than a century ago, finding a place on a desk again today. It almost makes one want to dip a pen into the ink and write. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・・・\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e𓉞 \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT.C.C Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAll vintage objects carry natural signs of use and traces of time accumulated over the years. This pair has received \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003ean initial polish using silver cleaner\u003c\/span\u003e, while its naturally developed patina has been carefully preserved rather than excessively removed. To preserve the beauty and longevity of the pieces, \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003efrequent or excessive use of silver cleaner is not recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e When not in use, please \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003estore them away from prolonged exposure to air\u003c\/span\u003e. When needed, gently polish with a soft silver polishing cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・・・\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBase Ø 6.7cm\u003cbr\u003eLid Ø 3.2cm\u003cbr\u003eInner Ø 1.8cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight 4cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1921\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSilver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBirmingham, England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・・・\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T.C.C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58777949634944,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/5804\/4544\/files\/MJXX9575copy.jpg?v=1787755390","url":"https:\/\/thecuriocabinet.co.uk\/en-kr\/products\/silver-inkwell-1921","provider":"T.C.C","version":"1.0","type":"link"}