Antique Copper Master Inkwell Filler For Sale

Beautiful antique copper master inkwell filler, made of solid sheet copper with visible seam joints and a riveted or soldered handle. It features a distinctive elongated downward-curving spout and an applied handle resembling a primitive liquid measure or ewer. In the 19th century schoolhouses and offices, ink was bought in bulk. Teachers or clerks used these specialized pitchers to neatly pour ink down into individual desk inkwells without spilling. The distinctive long spout allowed them to see exactly where the stream was going inside narrow inkwell openings. If measures 9”x4” and does have a few minor dents on the sides. It’s a very fun conversation piece to have in a collection.