Item Specifics

Type: Desk Inkwell

Material: Cast Brass, Wood, Glass, Cork

Theme: Nautical / Marine Life / Crab

Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original

Inkwell Features: Removable Glass Bottle with Ringed Cork Stopper

Description

Item Summary

Up for sale is a unique vintage/antique nautical desk inkwell featuring a detailed cast brass crab base, a contoured wooden shell body, and a central metal cage housing a removable glass ink bottle with a cork stopper.

Features & Details

Materials: Cast brass legs and claws showing authentic aged patina/verde, solid carved wooden back, clear pressed glass ink bottle, metal cage holder, and a metal-topped cork ring stopper.

Dimensions:

Width: ~5.25 inches across the claws

Height: ~5.5 inches tall (to the top of the stopper ring)

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural age-appropriate patina and verdigris on the metalwork. The wooden body is solid with no cracks. The glass ink bottle is intact with no major chips or cracks. The cork topper remains intact with its original metal pull ring.

Please review all high-resolution photos for exact condition details prior to purchasing. Ships securely packed.