Show Us Your...Inkwells

[Widebrim]

Excellent inkwell; reminds me of Tiffany studios. All you need is a dip pen.

 

[alanfgag]

Yes, that is the mark I was hoping to find. Pens were fun and so much easier to stow than hats.

 

[Shangas]

Here is the inkwell I keep on my desk. I used to have quite a thing for pens and writing stuff - now I use pencils most of the time. I've never succeeded in finding a studio mark on this.

That's quite interesting. Is it Edwardian or something?

 

[alanfgag]

Early 20th Century arts and crafts movement, American I would think. Again, no maker mark on it that I can find, but it has similar though somewhat more angular styling to the art glass/copper desk accessories that were made by Tiffany Studios around that time.

 

[Widebrim]

Okay, here's an example of an old workhorse that graced many desks in the '40s and '50s: the Morriset Model B. The Bert M. Morris Company was located in the Mid-City West portion of L.A., and its pen holders were unique in that their nibs screwed on and off (like Esterbrook). It was common for the well lid to have a logo embossed on it. The Model B was also produced in red, brown, and white (the last being the rarest).

 

[MikeBravo]

Other than I think it is Pat Pending Aug 8/88 on the hinge. Wish I knew more about it.

They say Edison was a prolific inventor. That Pat Pending fellow puts him in the shade!

 

[John in Covina]

This is great information for me. I just recently purchased my first "vintage" fountain pen.
Parker Duo-fold Sr. (1926) & was looking for correct methods of handling & cleaning.
Do you use warm water to clean the interior parts of all your fountain pens ?
Or do you use cold water on older pens ? This is with regards to the inside bladder and
I thought the warm water would distort the sac. I just got the pen & haven't had to clean
it yet. Thanks !

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Cool or cold water (warm to hot can distort the feed nib alignment.)

 

[Shangas]

I've never had issues with warm/hot water. But for regular pen-washing, cold water is fine.

 

[2jakes]

Cool or cold water (warm to hot can distort the feed nib alignment.)

Thanks !

T.A. & SONS... ​1906

 

[Widebrim]

^^Ha...I haven't seen one of those in a while...

 

[2jakes]

^^Ha...I haven't seen one of those in a while...

Ditto...

 

[Shangas]

I recently spruced up my inkwell with a dash of Brasso. Here's what it looks like now:

 

[John in Covina]

The only thing I might add is use caution when cleaning metal with cleaner polishes, I have personally removed gold washes on a number of occassions. Clean as a whistle and all the gold is ... gone!:eeek:

 

[jamespowers]

The only thing I might add is use caution when cleaning metal with cleaner polishes, I have personally removed gold washes on a number of occassions. Clean as a whistle and all the gold is ... gone!:eeek:

Good point. I was thinking that when I saw the picture. Brasso is one of the worst offenders for that too.

 

[Shangas]

I've no idea what the lid is made of. There's no marks or anything. It's probably nickel. Either way I'm happy with the results.

 

[jamespowers]

I've no idea what the lid is made of. There's no marks or anything. It's probably nickel. Either way I'm happy with the results.

It could be solid gold. I'll give you $5 for it.

 

[Shangas]

It's not gold. It's pewter, I think.

 

[jamespowers]

It's not gold. It's pewter, I think.

Maybe it is Platinum.

 

[Widebrim]

Brasso is used to clean the "brass" on Army uniforms, so it's not too harsh...

 

[jamespowers]

Brasso is used to clean the "brass" on Army uniforms, so it's not too harsh...

On brass.