TODAY, I WOKE UP TO GOOD NEWS. I HAD PARTICIPATED IN A CONTEST FOR INCLUSION IN A TRAVEL NARRRATIVE ANTHOLOGY. I SUBMITTED 2 LONG AND 2 SHORT NARRATIVES. ONE OF THE LONG ONES WON FIRST PRIZE BUT ALL FOUR WERE PUBLISHED!
SO? I REWARDED MYSELF.
I HAD NO IDEA THAT THE CZECHS HAD MADE THIS TYPE OF INKWELL, WHICH LOOKS LIKE A CEREAL BOX PRIZE. FROM THE DEALER:
Old, antique glass inkwell made in Czechoslovakia. I believe it dates to the early 1900's. About 3 1/4" high x 3 3/4" long. The head flips up on a hinge. Clear glass with a silver band around neck. There is some corrosion on the metal band. There is impressed printing on the collar, it says: "REGD. No 60786" below the hinge and "CZECHO SLOVAKIA" above the hinge. The lettering is upside down to the dog. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks. Some wear to the cold paint on tongue and nose. Still has the original glass inset eyes.
I HAVE ALREADY WRITTEN THE DEALER ASKING FOR A MEASUREMENT OF THE OPENING. I AM SURE IT WILL REQUIRE A SIZE 4 OR 5 WELL. AS TO LOSS OF ENAMEL, IT'S EASILY RETOUCHED WITH TEMPERA. THE MARKS AND THEIR LOCATION ARE VERY SIMILAR TO MY EGG AND BARREL DECANTER SETS, ALL MARKED ON THE METAL RIM.
THERE ARE 2 OTHER LISTED, AT MORE THAN DOUBLE THE PRICE I PAID FOR MINE, AND I GOT FREE SHIPPING TO BOOT.