Enamel travelling ink Birmingham C1765

Enamel travelling ink Birmingham C1765

Code: E0595

Dimensions:

W: 6cm (2.4")H: 4.5cm (1.8")D: 4.5cm (1.8")

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Rare travelling inkwell shaped as a trunk.  The turquoise-ground enamel is decorated with raised white dot geometric design and the etui has hand-painted vignettes side, top and edges of pastoral scenes.  The copper-gilt mounts hinge open to reveal its contents:  a pair of faceted clear glass bottles with enamelled lids which pull off to reveal a sander and an aperture for the ink.  Gilded sliding pencil and handle for the nibs, knife and seal to screw into.   Birmingham C1765.