Revolutionary War Inkwell, made of pewter, as in books

Being offered is an 18th century inkwell, circa 1730 – 1780. It is made of pewter and stands 1 ¾” high and a diameter of 2” on top and 2 ¼” on the bottom. This was an ideal size for both officers and soldiers on the move.

Before, during, and after the Revolutionary War there were an immense number of documents that had to be written in ink. There were orders, regulations, correspondence, letters home, maps, etc. that had to be put on paper. The last being the Treaty of Paris, which was signed by U.S. and British Representatives on September 3, 1783, ending the War of the American Revolution.

This unique inkwell remains in very nice condition, having a nicely aged and untouched patina to the pewter. In “Collector’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution” by Neumann & Kravic, there are similar inkwells shown (see pictures).

Revolutionary War relics have always been hard to find. With the upcoming of the 250^th anniversary of the nation's founding next year, there will be a revitalized interest. Just about all Revolutionary War relics and artifacts will be in demand, which will only add to their scarcity.