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Velos ink well

Side view of an ink well showing the stright sides of the base and the ribbed grip on the lid. Side view of an ink well showing the stright sides of the base and the ribbed grip on the lid. Top view of an ink well showing the pen rest points. Top view of an ink well showing the inner surfaces. Underside view of an ink well showing the base.
Side view of an ink well showing the stright sides of the base and the ribbed grip on the lid. Side view of an ink well showing the stright sides of the base and the ribbed grip on the lid. Top view of an ink well showing the pen rest points. Top view of an ink well showing the inner surfaces. Underside view of an ink well showing the base.

Classification

Description

A Velos brand Prettwell non-spill inkwell, registered design No. 775599. Made from compression moulded phenol formaldehyde circa 1932.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Rees, Pitchford & Co.

Inscriptions

moulded: "PRETTYWELL NON-SPILL No. 1220. VELOS REG. DESIGN No. 775599 BRITISH MADE" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 008520SA

Date

1932 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
PF
phenol formaldehyde
bakelite - generic term
Dimensions
Height
62mm
Diameter
65mm

Colour

brown