Summary
This light brown, salt glazed ink well was excavated at Casselden Place in 2003. It was manufactured by Harwood's, London.
Writing implements, found throughout Little Lon, indicate that writing was a commonplace activity. The pens, pencils and inkwells are a tantalizing reminder of words forgotten long ago.
Physical Description
This light brown, saltglazed inkwell is a flat oblong shape with three holes along one end. The middle one is a little larger, for a pen and the smaller two either side are for ink.
Physical Description
FLAT OBLONG SHAPED WITH THREE HOLES, ONE FOR A PEN AND TWO FOR INK
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Manufacture Name
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Manufacturer
Harwood's, 26 Fenchurch Street, London, England, Great Britain
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Inscriptions
Mark 166
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Context Number
3.377
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Site
Australia, Victoria, H7822-1209, Casselden Place, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
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Decoration
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Colour
Brown, Light
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Moulding
Other
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Provenance
London
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
85 mm (Width), 35 mm (Depth), 78 mm (Height)
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