Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell

Vintage Rugby Ball Inkwell

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Rare Novelty Rugby Inkwell.
A wonderful leather covered travelling inkwell in the shape of a rugby ball. This is a very desirable, rare and unusual object made from brass and covered in imprinted leather to imitate a ball. It is hinged in the centre with a push button clasp. When opened there is another brass dome lid that when opened the original glass ink pot bottle is revealed, this brass lid has a sprung seal to stop any ink spillages.
A great collector's piece in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Height 4 cm / 1 34"
Width 5.5 cm / 2 "
Depth 4.3 cm / 1 "
Period

1900-1949

Year

Circa 1900

Medium

Brass & Leather

Country

United Kingdom

Condition

Good, some of the faux lacing is missing.

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