A Victorian silver patent travelling inkwell

A Victorian silver patent travelling inkwell,

by Wright and Davies, London 1876,

rounded rectangular form, the push action mechanism reveals a pop up inkwell with a hinged cover, the interior with a clear glass ink bottle, length 8cm, approx. weight 7.9oz.

This inkwell is based on the Ransome's patent inkwell distributed by Thomas de la Rue. This won a prize medal at the 1851 Great Exhibition.