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[[Image:Inkwell15.jpg|thumb|right|Glass inkwell]]
[[Image:Inkwell44.jpg|thumb|left|Porcelain inkwell]]
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An '''inkwell''' is a small jar or container, often made of [[glass]], [[porcelain]], [[silver]], [[brass]], or [[pewter]], that is used for holding [[ink]] in a place convenient for the person who is writing. The artist or writer dips their brush or [[dip pen]] into the inkwell as needed or uses the inkwell as the source for filling the reservoir of a [[fountain pen]].
An inkwell usually has a hinged or screwed-on lid to prevent contamination, evaporation, accidental spillage, and excessive exposure to air.
==Bibliography==
*''The Collector's World of Inkwells'', Jean & Franklin Hunting, Schiffer Publishing Ltd ISBN 0764311026
*''The Write Stuff Inkwells Pens & Desk Accessories'', Ray & Bevy Jaegers, Krause Publications ISBN 0930625862
*''McGraw's Book of Antique Inkwells Volume 1'', Vincent D McGraw, published privately 1972
*''Edwardian Shopping 1898-1913 selection facsimile'', Army & Navy Stores, David & Charles ISBN 0715370685
*''Pens & Writing Equipment'', Jim Marshall, Miller's ISBN 184000066X
*''English Silver Hallmarks'', Judith Bannister, W Foulsham & Co Ltd ISBN 0572011814
*''Handbook of Pottery & Porcelain Marks'', J P Cushion, Faber & Faber Ltd ISBN 0571049222
*''Walter's Inkwells of 1885 Book 1'', Leo G Walter, published privately 1968
*''Inkbottles & Inkwells'', William E Covill Jnr, William S Sullwold 1971
*''Inkstands & Inkwells A Collector's Guide'', Betty & Ted Rivera, Crown Publishers Inc,ISBN 0517504197
*''Inkwells Identification & Values Book 1'',Veldon Badders, Schroeder Publishing Inc, ISBN 0891456392
*''Inkwells Identification & Values Book II'', Veldon Badders, Schroeder Publishing Inc, ISBN 1574320203
*''Western Writing Implements'', Michael Finlay, Plains Books ISBN 1872477003
*''Writing Antiques'', George Mell, Shire Publications Ltd ISBN 0852635192
*''Writing Implements & Accessories'', Joyce Irene Whalley, David & Charles ISBN 0715369032
*''Yesterday's Shopping 1907 facsimile'', Army & Navy Stores, David & Charles ISBN 071534692X
*''The Story of Writing'', Donald Jackson, Studio Vista ISBN 0289709857
*''The Enormous File - A Social History of the Office'', Alan Delgado, John Murray ISBN 071953612X
*''Doulton Ink Wares'', Colin Roberts, BEE Publications ISBN 0952054701
[[Category:Writing instruments]]
[[Category:Drawing]]
[[Category:Pens]]
[[Category:Writing]]
[[Category:Art materials]]
[[Category:Antiques]]
[[Category:Collecting]]
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