19th-century Enameled Siphon-style Glass Inkwell—writing Desk Accessory
A beautiful mid-19th-century glass inkwell with a siphon mechanism.
A siphon-type glass inkwell is a specialized container designed to hold ink that uses the principle of communicating vessels or the siphon to regulate the level of liquid available to the pen. Invented and perfected during the 19th century.
Thanks to atmospheric pressure and the siphon principle, only the necessary amount of ink rises into the nib. As the ink is used, the level automatically adjusts from the reservoir without the ink spilling out entirely.
In good overall condition.
Dimensions: length 8 cm; height 5 cm
A siphon-type glass inkwell is a specialized container designed to hold ink that uses the principle of communicating vessels or the siphon to regulate the level of liquid available to the pen. Invented and perfected during the 19th century.
Thanks to atmospheric pressure and the siphon principle, only the necessary amount of ink rises into the nib. As the ink is used, the level automatically adjusts from the reservoir without the ink spilling out entirely.
In good overall condition.
Dimensions: length 8 cm; height 5 cm
580 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Glass
Reference (ID): 1838796
Availability: In stock
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