Brass Inkwell Inserts.....

[Quartermain]

Good evening all,

 

Firstly, my apologies if I have posted this in the wrong area. On looking around a local antiques shop, my lovely wife came across this brass inkwell and bought it for me as a surprise gift. I really love it and would like to use it in the manner it was intended but as can be seen, the insert is damaged. Would any UK members know where I can obtain a replacement? The original seems to be porcelain, but a glass one would be preferable. I have found many places in the US, but due to it's small size and delicate nature, this is not really an option.

 

Any help or advice would be much appreciated.

 

Kind regards,

 

Q

[Guest Subvet642]

I picked this up from the Pendemonium website:

 

Looking for replacement inkwell inserts?

Richard Vacca of Rich-Beau-Tiques has a wide selection or porcelain and glass inserts available.

Email: rtvacca@gmail.com

 

I have no connection with either of these sites, but I have gotten great service from Pendemonium.

[jbb]

I have used plumbing caps with rubber O-rings from the hardware store. Both PVC and copper ones have worked and fit. Not pretty or authenic but they work.

[Quartermain]

I picked this up from the Pendemonium website:

 

Looking for replacement inkwell inserts?

Richard Vacca of Rich-Beau-Tiques has a wide selection or porcelain and glass inserts available.

Email: rtvacca@gmail.com

 

I have no connection with either of these sites, but I have gotten great service from Pendemonium.

[Quartermain]

Is this UK based?

[Guest Subvet642]

I honestly don't know, but Pendemonium is in Iowa, though. At any rate, it can't cost that much to ship a little insert across the pond.

[D Armstrong]

Try facets, in London. They are expensive, but we have been happy with their products. Also, try contacting the Society of Inkwell Collectors, in America. They provide a whole range of insert replacements, and you might be surprised at how well such things travel across the pond.

[dodgefate]

You could try going on e-bay and serching for crucibles. There ment for melting down metals but come in a variety of sizes and may just fit. They are usaly made of silica.... I had some laying around from an old project, just dont know where they are and they are really cheep

[dodgefate]

also, if you can find a local pottery shop, or if your local high school has an art class that has a kiln you could make one or have them make you one or even repair that one..... Just Ideas that could save you some money. Would be only a few bucks that way

[Shangas]

Or you could look around the house to see if you can find any suitably styled and suitably small jars.

 

Some members here (Such as David Armstrong, post #7) will remember the despair I felt when I couldn't find an inkwell-liner for the travelling inkwell in my writing-box.

 

I found the PERFECT liner in a little plastic jar from 'The Body Shop', right in my own home! So just look around. The perfect solution might be closer to home, and less expensive than you think.