Antique Glass Funnel Top Safety Inkwell Insert 2.5” Heavy Faceted Base No-Spill 

Antique Glass Funnel Top Safety Inkwell Insert 2.5” Heavy Faceted Base No-Spill 

Capture the timeless elegance of the golden age of penmanship with this heavy-bottomed, antique glass safety inkwell insert. Originally crafted to sit inside an ornate Victorian or Art Deco desk stand, this functional piece features the classic "Common Sense" design. Its deep, funnel-shaped top naturally guides your dip pen while preventing messy spills and evaporation if accidentally tipped.

Whether you are looking to complete a vintage writing stand, add a piece of history to your executive office décor, or use a reliable, tip-resistant well for modern calligraphy and ink mixing, this beautifully faceted piece is ready for immediate display and use.

Item Details

• Type: Safety Inkwell / Desk Stand Insert

• Circa: Late 19th & Early 20th Century (approx. 1890s–1920s)

• Material: Heavy Press-Molded Clear Glass

• Style: Victorian / Early Industrial / Utility Deskware

• Height: 2.5 Inches

• Weight: 6.6 oz. (Sturdy, low center of gravity)

• Features: Multi-faceted paneled base, sunken funnel-top safety rim

Condition

• Overall: This piece is in good vintage condition and displays beautifully.

• Glass Clarity: The glass remains bright and clear, with little to no harsh vintage ink residue or cloudiness.

• Structural Integrity: Overall excellent shape for its age; there are no major chips, structural cracks, or deep scratches.

• Vintage Wear: Minimal, age-appropriate wear is present. A few tiny, minor "flea bites" (microscopic surface nicks) are slightly noticeable along the rim and the faceted edges of the base only upon close inspection.

Please review the high-resolution photos closely, as they form part of the physical condition description.

Shipping Note: To ensure this historic piece arrives safely at your doorstep, it will be meticulously wrapped in layers of professional bubble wrap and shipped securely in a sturdy box.