Criterion S & D ink well

Top view of a small ink well showing the smooth top surface. Side view of a small ink well showing the plain, straight sides and the screw thread of the base as the top is removed. Top view of a small ink well showing the plain, straight sides and the screw thread of the base.  The top is leaning against the base and exposes the inner surface and screw thread. Top view of a small ink well showing the top leaning against the base exposing the inner surface and screw thread. Underside view of a small ink well showing the moulded inscription and ring foot on the underside of the base. Underside view of a small ink well showing the moulded inscription and ring foot on the underside of the base.
Top view of a small ink well showing the smooth top surface. Side view of a small ink well showing the plain, straight sides and the screw thread of the base as the top is removed. Top view of a small ink well showing the plain, straight sides and the screw thread of the base.  The top is leaning against the base and exposes the inner surface and screw thread. Top view of a small ink well showing the top leaning against the base exposing the inner surface and screw thread. Underside view of a small ink well showing the moulded inscription and ring foot on the underside of the base. Underside view of a small ink well showing the moulded inscription and ring foot on the underside of the base.

Description

A small ink well with a screw top lid made in england by Criterion S & D from 'Excelite'.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

moulded: "CRITERION S&D 'EXCELITE' PAT 398131 MADE IN ENGLAND" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 005043

Date

1930 - 1960 (circa)

Country

Material

plastic Bakelite/ Excelite
Dimensions
Height
30mm
Diameter
38mm

Colour