Bortoletti Marco Polo Glass & Bronze Inkwell Cal65
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Bortoletti Marco Polo Glass & Bronze Inkwell Cal65 is a flagship Venetian inkwell featuring an integrated bronze pen holder cast into the decorative design. With a generous 50ml capacity and refined craftsmanship, it combines practical calligraphy use with timeless desk elegance.
Bortoletti Marco Polo Glass & Bronze Inkwell Cal65
The Bortoletti Cal65 Marco Polo inkwell is one of the flagship creations of the Bortoletti collection, combining practical functionality with distinctive Venetian design. Handcrafted using traditional techniques, this elegant glass and bronze inkwell serves both as a writing tool and a refined desk accessory.
Integrated Bronze Pen Holder
A defining feature of the Cal65 is the triangular bronze front design, cast directly into the decoration to form a practical pen rest. This integrated holder allows your dip pen to rest securely during writing pauses while adding architectural character to the inkwell.
The wide glass opening enables comfortable dipping, while the precision screw cap provides a reliable seal to protect the ink between uses.
Includes Hamburg Calligraphy Ink
The inkwell is supplied with Bortoletti – Hamburg calligraphy ink in Cagliostro black. Inspired by alchemical traditions, this richly pigmented ink delivers deep, intense colour that remains strong even after drying.
Careful selection of raw materials and attention throughout production ensure smooth ink flow suitable for both calligraphy practice and formal writing.
Venetian Craftsmanship & Design Heritage
Designed in Atelier A70 in Venice, the Marco Polo inkwell reflects a balance between historic symbolism and modern geometric form. Every detail — from the bronze casting to the refined finishing — demonstrates the collaboration between artisans and master jewellers.
The result is an object that honours tradition while fitting naturally into contemporary writing spaces.
A Flagship Desk Accessory
The Bortoletti Cal65 is ideal for:
- Calligraphy enthusiasts
- Collectors of fine writing instruments
- Luxury stationery gifts
- Elegant home or office desks
Both decorative and functional, the Marco Polo inkwell celebrates the enduring ritual of handwriting and the beauty of traditional writing tools.
- Pen Rest:
- Incorporated with the ink bottle
- Ink Colours:
- Black
- Manufacturer:
- Bortoletti
- Dimensions
- 6cm (l) x 5cm (w) x 5cm (h)
- Material:
- Glass, Nickel Silver plated bronze, Ink
Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica, was founded in 1980, in Venice, by four brothers and their father's passion for sculpture and bronze. Many years of experience has led to a leap in quality that has affected the entire creative process and has seen the emergence of fantastic new products. Their creations are an opportunity for the public to appreciate the relevance of material, which has captivated man for many years. Ideal for gifts but at the same time objects of distinction for the refined collector. All of Bortoletti's creations are made by jewelers and projects are small masterpieces of design. The creative process is completely handmade.
Bortoletti was founded in 1980 by four brothers driven by the passion passed on by their father for bronze casting and sculpture.
It was born in Venice, and it was here that a story of love and passion began that has been handed down from father to son in respect for tradition and the need to preserve what is wonderful about culture.
Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica design and create exclusive handmade objects in the tradition of Venetian craftsmanship, from the pencils of their designers and their artistic creativity come the designs of wonderful products and it is always a lifeblood of the whole creative process.
The passion and care they devote to their products are a source of pride and satisfaction for everyone. All creations are unique pieces, handmade and produced elusively in Bortoletti's workshop. By integrating with modern habits, they restore to you the pleasure of giving that has belonged to us all for millennia. The design of Bortoletti's products is so pleasing to the eye because it speaks of the past in the language of the present.
If you have a piece of Bortoletti - you have a part of Venice in your hands.
All Bortoletti's inkwells are made from Italian Murano glass. The metal is high quality nickel-silver plated bronze.

