The Lost Code

Inkwell

18th century
Glazed earthenware
H. 9 cm
L. 27 cm
W. 19.5 cm
This inkwell contains an inkwell and a sander. People sprinkled a bit of sand on wet ink to help it dry. The inkwell also has a space for storing the quill pens used to write in this era. This gracefully crafted object is in the Louis XV style.
Parks Canada collection, Québec