Ink Pot Collection

The Ault & Wilborg company, c1894 - 1896. Creator: William H Bradley. The Ault & Wilborg company, c1894 - 1896
The Ault & Wilborg company, c1894 - 1896

A man writes sitting in front of his desk. Milan. Date of Photograph:1924

Men under a veranda during a shooting contest Hungary. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Venetian costumes and masks: a peddler of Ink Venice. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

The scribe, Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Portrait of Tommaso Fedra Inghirami; painting by Raphael. Galleria Palatina, Palazzo Pitti, Florence Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Still life with grapes and objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Renard the Fox appears at the court of Noble, the Lion, illustration from Le Roman de Renard, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT239247 Renard the Fox appears at the court of Noble, the Lion, illustration from Le Roman de Renard, c.1900 (colour litho) by Rabier

Inkwell, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jessica Price
Inkwell, 1935/1942

Inkwell, c. 1936. Creator: Janet Riza
Inkwell, c. 1936

Inkwell, c. 1939. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Inkwell, c. 1939

Inkwell, c. 1936. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Inkwell, c. 1936

Ink Well, c. 1936. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Ink Well, c. 1936

Inkwell, c. 1936. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
Inkwell, c. 1936

Ink pot in the shape of a Lotus Bud, Possibly Late Period, 664-525 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ink pot in the shape of a Lotus Bud, Possibly Late Period, 664-525 BCE

Abraham Lincoln, from Harpers Pictorial History of the Civil War
DHS242195 Abraham Lincoln, from Harpers Pictorial History of the Civil War (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

The Poet
BON40309 The Poet by Balsgaard, Carl (1812-93); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Danish, out of copyright

Entering the Practice, 1862 (oil on canvas)
BAL39337 Entering the Practice, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Schlosser, Carl (1832-1914); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint)
BAL42766 A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

A Philosopher, 1635 (oil on panel)
SCP38683 A Philosopher, 1635 (oil on panel) by Koninck, Salomon (1609-56); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Dutch, out of copyright

Wooden Desk, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730691 Wooden Desk, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden Desk)

Still life with Memento Mori
3573675 Still life with Memento Mori by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Museum of Still Life, deposits, Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Still life with Memento Mori)

Portrait of a Young Artist, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
2970584 Portrait of a Young Artist, c.1500 (oil on panel) by German School, (16th century); 45.7x32.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Charles H. and Mary F. S

A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a cat looking at an open book with a festive
3603485 A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a cat looking at an open book with a festive message, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Jesus Christ reading the peace plan issued by Pope Benedict XV
698814 Jesus Christ reading the peace plan issued by Pope Benedict XV, front cover illustration from Le Rire Rouge, 8th September 1917 (photo) by Willette

Portrait of St. Gregory of Tours (538-594) illustration from
CHT178737 Portrait of St. Gregory of Tours (538-594) illustration from Le Plutarque Francais by E. Mennechet, engraved by Dequevauviller, 1841 (coloured engraving) by Boulanger

Feigned Letter Rack with Writing Implements, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)
873825 Feigned Letter Rack with Writing Implements, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); 80.33 x67.95 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Preparing for the Grand Attack, or a Private Rehearsal of The ci-devant Ministry in
2966830 Preparing for the Grand Attack, or a Private Rehearsal of The ci-devant Ministry in Danger, pub. 1801 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Silent Advocates of Temperance, 1891 (oil on panel)
PNH356622 Silent Advocates of Temperance, 1891 (oil on panel) by Lucas, Edward George Handel (1861-1936); 27.7x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

John Soane, 1804 (oil on canvas)
1065271 John Soane, 1804 (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 122.6x98 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Ink pot (bronze)
614920 Ink pot (bronze) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: See also 614907); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

The Letter Writer, 1891 (w / c on paper)
DRE144498 The Letter Writer, 1891 (w/c on paper) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915); 26x32 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; German, out of copyright

A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191713 A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1810 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray

The scribe, Naples
3572370 The scribe, Naples by Sommer, Giorgio (1834-1914); (add.info.: Naples 1870 ca. Photographer: Sommer, Giorgio); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of Teofilo Folengo
3567529 Portrait of Teofilo Folengo by Venetian School, (16th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Veneto School Date of Artwork: 1500-1550 Location)

Portrait of the jester Diego de Acedo, called el Primo, 1644 (oil on canvas)
3493932 Portrait of the jester Diego de Acedo, called el Primo, 1644 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 107x82 cm; Prado, Madrid

St. Jerome, c. 1638-1640 (oil on canvas)
499538 St. Jerome, c.1638-1640 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 150x121.5 (framed) 129x100.3 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Roman writing materials 44 BC to AD 400
BAL15443 Roman writing materials 44 BC to AD 400 by Roman; Verulamium Museum, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, UK; (add.info.: Roman writing equipment including a metal stylus)

The Letter, c. 1895-1900 (oil on canvas)
CLK339828 The Letter, c.1895-1900 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 64.9x81.1 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

Ms 9198 f. 19 The copyist Jean Mielot (fl. 1448-68) working in his scriptorium
XIR90992 Ms 9198 f.19 The copyist Jean Mielot (fl.1448-68) working in his scriptorium, from Life and Miracles of the Virgin (vellum) by Le Tavernier, Jean I (fl.1434-60); Bibliotheque Nationale

Tabletop with Violin (oil on canvas)
CH203899 Tabletop with Violin (oil on canvas) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 76.2x114.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Two adults seen here dressed as school children for O Level feature. 22nd August 1954

Portrait of Manuel Godoy (oil on canvas)
XIR426269 Portrait of Manuel Godoy (oil on canvas) by Carnicero, Antonio (1748-1814); Museo Romantico, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Hans Sachs, German meistersinger (mastersinger), poet, playwright and shoemaker, 1623. Artist: L Kilina
Hans Sachs, German meistersinger (mastersinger), poet, playwright and shoemaker, 1623. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948

The Handy Man, 1913

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"Unleashing Creativity: The Enigmatic Ink Pot" In the realm of imagination, where words come to life and stories unfold, lies the humble ink pot. A vessel that holds the power to transform mere thoughts into tangible expressions, it has witnessed countless tales throughout history. From its perch on a weathered desk, Norman Gnome guards this sacred tool with unwavering devotion. With each dip of his quill, he breathes life into characters that dance across parchment - heroes and villains alike etched in indelible ink. Centuries ago, Phillis Wheatley's portrait graced the cover of Bickerstaffs Boston Almanack. Her eloquent verses flowed effortlessly from her pen onto paper, challenging societal norms and paving the way for future generations of poets. Hannah Humphrey's hand-colored etching titled "Smelling out a Rat" reveals an era when satire thrived. In midnight calculations disturbed by laughter-inducing mischief, even revolutionists couldn't escape their fate at the hands of clever artists wielding their trusty ink pots. Renard the Fox made his audacious appearance at Noble Lion's court through a vibrant lithograph from Le Roman de Renard. This whimsical illustration reminds us that art knows no bounds as it transcends time and culture. Fast forward to 1935 when Jessica Price crafted an exquisite inkwell - a testament to craftsmanship merging with functionality. Janet Riza followed suit in 1936 with her own unique creation while Nicholas Amantea left his mark on another timeless piece in 1939. Samuel O. Klein and Gertrude Lemberg joined this creative symphony with their distinct contributions during this golden age of inkwells. Yet amidst these modern marvels stands an ancient relic: an ink pot shaped like a lotus bud dating back to possibly Late Period Egypt (664-525 BCE). Its mysterious origins whisper secrets lost in time but remind us that the ink pot's allure has captivated minds for millennia.