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Posted 2 years ago
holly
(2 items)
I was helping a friend go thru his grandmoms stuff after she passed away and came across this neat old inkwell.It's in great shape,original condition and great patina.On the outside it is decorated w/little stars resembling * except bigger.On the bottom are names.one is GESETZITCH. I think it's hard to read.the other is GF SCHUTZT.in the middle is an anchor w/ a serpant w/a snakes head and a fin for a tail.I have had no luck finding any info on it.would greatly appreciate any help I can get.thank you ,Holly.
InkwellsInkwells are as old as the written word. The first inkwells were probably j…
This will give you the definition of the german words...
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Collectibles-General-Antiques-682/2008/4/Gesetzlich-Geschutzt-Stein.htm
thank you Savoychina.now I know what the words mean.they mean,protected or as we say patented.now i have to figure out the marking of the anchor and serpent.
Very cool item. I'm thinking German Navel Submarine? Just tryin to help!!
thats a great find! i will look back to see if anybody knows whats it from! im very curious myself! its in great shape+its got to be a rare item!
How about a picture of the whole inkwell closed. Thanks.
Found this cool site..."Travel inkwell" seems to fit the piece. I would have never thought of that, who knew? You can also se the variation of the "dolphin and anchor". You're in the ball park!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottyhoffo/2889019496/sizes/l/
Oops...didn't realize that the picture was on a different site.
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/77275-travel-inkwell-insignia-mystery/
Hereis some information about the symbol...
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-austro-hungarian-leather-travel-inkwell
thank you all for your help i feel we're almost there.and i will be adding a picture of the whole thing.