porcelain brass hand painted ink bottle inkwell cover Start Price USD 49.99 Current Price USD 49.99 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Monday, September 01, 2008 Location Waterville, Maine See more about 'porcelain brass hand painted ink bottle inkwell cover' Description This auction is for one (1) SCARCE 6-SIDED HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN INKWELL/ BOTTLE -- with BRASS AND ORIGINAL PORCELAIN COVER/CAP!   This inkwell is in excellent condition, considering its age and usage -- with no chips, cracks, or dings!  Only issue is that brass lip cover is no longer permanently attached to well itself -- but easy fix for new owner! Some of the gold has been worn off, as expected from its age-old handling! In white porcelain, this piece is hand painted on every panel, around shoulder, and on cover -- WOW!  The colors are still vibrant in blues, greens, and rust reds -- with yellow floral centers and gold detailing all over! Absolutely gorgeous and unusual piece.  [I am listing additional inks and bottles in my other auctions -- check 'em out!]  This is one to acquire, own and enjoy -- for both novice and invested collectors alike! Brass collar is all there, attached to cover, with working hinge and the ring of engraved dots around both top and bottom pieces.  Great piece of tangible history!  A fantastic piece for the collection or display.  Incredible find for the collector of inks, inkwells, and blown-in-mold pieces -- a definite requisite for collectors of antique desk items, vintage inks/inkwells, porcelain, early bottles, and historic treasures in general.    Low starting price and no reserve make this one you just can't afford to pass by! This wonderful porcelain ink is a scarce find, measuring approximately 3 7/8"h base to cover top; about 2 3/4" base diam. Please see pictures for details. Photos are with flash and without, so there may appear to be some color discrepancies that don't really exist. If there are any questions about pictures or information, requests must be made prior to auction's end. NOTE: SPECIAL OFFER:  Buy any (3) or more of my inks -- I'll throw in shipping FREE! (deal applies to US buyers only.)All items sold "as is/as described" and guaranteed original. S&h varies due to zip code.  Am more than willing to combine auctions to save the winning bidder S&H costs.  Not responsible for damage if no insurance taken. It is the responsibility of the buyer to request insurance at time of invoicing. We can not be responsible for lost or damaged items once they are posted. Free insurance for all won items over $100.00! Maine residents add 5 % sales tax if not re-sale number. To be fair, payment must be received within 10 days of invoicing. Place a Bid!