Bortoletti Dandolo Glass & Bronze Inkwell Cal55
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Bortoletti Dandolo Glass & Bronze Inkwell Cal55 is a handcrafted Venetian inkwell featuring an elegant inlaid white bronze hinged lid and rounded glass reservoir. Designed as both a functional writing tool and decorative desk piece, this refined inkwell reflects traditional Italian craftsmanship and timeless style.
Bortoletti Dandolo Glass & Bronze Inkwell Cal55
The Bortoletti Cal55 Dandolo inkwell is an important handcrafted writing accessory deeply connected to Venetian tradition. Produced exclusively by hand in Venice, this elegant inkwell combines refined glass craftsmanship with finely worked white bronze to create a timeless desk object of exceptional character.
Distinctive Hinged Bronze Lid
The defining feature of the Cal55 is its beautifully inlaid hinged white bronze cap, designed to open smoothly while remaining permanently attached to the inkwell. This practical and decorative detail enhances usability while adding architectural elegance to the overall design.
The wide mouth of the glass reservoir allows comfortable dipping for calligraphy nibs and dip pens, supporting smooth and controlled writing sessions.
Handcrafted Venetian Design
The Dandolo inkwell was first conceived and then individually handcrafted by Bortoletti artisans, blending historic Venetian symbolism with modern geometric balance. Designed in Atelier A70 in Venice, every detail reflects a careful harmony between artisan tradition and contemporary refinement.
Glass and bronze merge into a rounded jewel-like form, making each inkwell unique and rich in personality.
A Refined Desk Accessory or Gift
Perfect for writers, calligraphers and collectors, the Cal55 serves equally as a working tool and decorative object. It is ideally suited for:
- Calligraphy enthusiasts
- Collectors of fine writing instruments
- Luxury stationery gifts
- Elegant home or office desks
Ink Compatibility
This inkwell has an approximate 40ml capacity and is suitable for use with Bortoletti Hamburg calligraphy inks or other dip pen inks.
Please note: This inkwell is supplied without ink, allowing you to choose your preferred colour separately.
Elegant, practical and deeply rooted in Venetian craftsmanship, the Bortoletti Cal55 Dandolo inkwell celebrates the enduring art of handwriting.
- Manufacturer:
- Bortoletti
- Dimensions
- 5.5cm (dia) x 6cm (h)
- Can be engraved:
- Yes
- Material:
- Glass, Nickel Silver plated bronze
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.
If you want a vintage pen, that is both wonderfully crafted and perfectly functional, this is your shop.
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.

