Norrie Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Literally just got this.....a WW1 Mills Inkwell....another grenade to add to the collection.. Can anyone tell me where to get a correct base for it, also, would I be able to get a glass insert for it, or even get one made?? would it be worth the time, money and effort ?? TIA.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davejb Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Have to tried Soldier of Fortune, they have loads of bases at War and Piece, WW1 Mills No5 base plate £9, 95p thats on there site for sale, as for the glass try a shot glass, they come in all different sizes, and you should fined one that will fit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 22 hours ago, Davejb said: Have to tried Soldier of Fortune, they have loads of bases at War and Piece, WW1 Mills No5 base plate £9, 95p thats on there site for sale, as for the glass try a shot glass, they come in all different sizes, and you should fined one that will fit Hi Dave, I've been informed that these "Mills" were throwing practice items, they never came with a base as they weren't threaded....for display they were bolted to a square black plaque, with gold title, the ink pot itself was white pottery....so, I need to find a potter...:) Their really are some well informed folks about ...:) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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