Ottoman Brass and Copper Traveling Scribe’s Inkwell
Ottoman traveling scribe's inkwell made of brass and copper. The lids of the inkwell and of the pens compartment are made of copper, the rest of the piece is made of brass and is decorated with some type of vegetation or vine. Turkish quill pen holder with inkwell.
Late 19th century to early 20th century.
Dimensions:
Length: 26 cm / 10.23 inches
Width: 6.5 cm / 2.55 inches
Michelangelo’s David Protome Brass and Bronze Inkwell
Michelangelo's David protome brass and bronze double inkwell presented to the British Royal Engineers Captain J.H. Mousley.
The double inkwell is made of brass and the David protome is made of blackened bronze. One of the glass cups in a bit chipped.
Captain John Harold Mousley of the British Royal Engineers was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for his actions in combat.
Dimensions
Height: 14 cm
Length: 28 cm
Width: 15 cm
Weight: 2.18 Kg
