The Collector's World of Inkwells (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)

About this book

Packed with over 1 000 photographs of inkwells and inkstands circa 1750 to 1920 by makers in the United States Europe and Asia including Tiffany Wedgwood Quimper Staffordshire Sandwich and Vaseline glass majolica art pottery faience milk glass and Delft. Examples made from porcelain sterling silver pewter cast iron brass wood and other natural materials and some adorned with precious and semi-precious stones are featured as well along with combination pieces appealing to collectors of paperweights candle holders and desk accessories. With detailed descriptions a historical perspective tables on United States patents and designs an up-to-date price guide and an index this book is a necessary source of information for collectors and dealers of writing instruments.