Here is a heavy metal stand for a small inkwell bottle, plus a Higgins ink bottle. The bottle is machine made, and I estimate the age to be 1910-1925. The stand has a back pedal to lift the lid for dipping ink, and there is also a thumbscrew that turns a spring contraption that extends into the ink bottle. Very unusual. An attic find in great overall condition.

Bottle base is embossed: HIGGINS / DRAWING INK

Stand is embossed: T. A. & SONS

Bottle Height: 2"  (and the stand is about 5 1/2" long)
Color: clear (and the stand is black enamel coated cast iron)

Condition: nearest mint - the bottle is perfect structurally, pretty clean and hardly any wear. The stand just has some scuffing to the black enamel is spots like around the base. See pics.

Reference Number:  PK25