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Zephyr Swiv-O-Dex Black Amethyst Glass Inkwell, Two-piece, Missing Bakelite Top

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This wonderful vintage Zephyr Swiv-O-Dex black amethyst glass inkwell is missing its Bakelite top. The Swiv-O-Dex was made to be a tip-proof inkwell, making it easier to get to the bottom of the ink supply without spilling. The separate ball-shaped inkwell rotates around the in the base to any convenient angle. Many of these were issued to the U.S. Navy, as the rotating non-spill design would be very useful on board a ship. The inkwell is made of black amethyst glass that shows purple when light shines through. The separate base is a heavier opaque black glass and the purple does not show through. The base has a trio of upright triangular shaped glass holders for the inkwell, and rows of concentric ribs that encircle the upper portion of the base.

The base is 4-1/4 inches in diameter and 3/4 inches high. The three protruding glass holders for the inkwell bring the height of the base up to about 1-1/2 inches. The spherical inkwell is about 2-1/2 inches in diameter. The opening is 1-1/4 inches diameter. The overall height of the two pieces together is 2-3/4 inches.

Made by Zephyr sometime between the 1920s and 1940s, there is no mark on this one.

This one is missing its original Bakelite screw-on top. The inner rim of the inkwell is slightly rough consistent with repeated removal and placement of the missing top. The underside of the rim of the base has some minor rough spots that do not show from the top. The remnant of a label or a piece of tape is on the underside of the base.

The condition is reflected in the price.

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Item id: 012524RL
Color: Black
Purpose: Inkwells, Inkstands
Item type: Vintage