Large decorative glass ink well has a hinged sterling silver lid. The cube-shaped cut-glass body has tapered shoulders and a cut pattern on the base. The actual well is an average size, but miniscule in comparison to the overall body of the object.
Portrait of James Buchanan Henry in oval frame. Elaborate oval frame with light colored dry brushing. Henry faces the viewer; has long mustache, side parted light brown hair, blue eyes. Family history indicates that this was a self portrait by Henry, whose art career was discouraged by his uncle James Buchanan (the 15th US President).
