Inkwell
Description: Inkwell, thought to be pewter. A cylindrical/circular base, the base broader than the top, with four pen-holes, and a small control/ hinged lid on top with an acorn knob handle. This is of the same design as that used in House of Keys at Tynwald Ceremony and replicated for Old House of Keys, Castletown. It was found when digging at Sulby for the electricity board.
Measurements: overall: 9 x 11 cm
Materials: Pewter
Object name: inkwell
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1961-0217