Before the invention of the fountain pen all correspondence would be done using a dip pen and ink. Inkwells came in all shapes and sizes and for all pockets, from the humble stone bottle to the wonderfully ornate bronze and silver inkwells
 
This is a lovely example of a good quality glass ink well with polished brass fittings. This type of ink well would grace a small desk in the house of a wealthy lady. 
 
In very good condition with no chips or cracks  to thee glass.
 
Dimensions:9cm x 9cm