Inkwell 60287 224548527 2008-07-09T10:32:08Z Palmiped 1279278 tweak {{otheruses}} [[Image:Inkwell15.jpg|thumb|right|Glass inkwell]] [[Image:Inkwell44.jpg|thumb|left|Porcelain inkwell]] {{Wiktionary}} 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]] [[de:Tintenfass]] [[fa:دوات]] [[it:Calamaio]] [[nl:Inktpot]]