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New England Umbrella Ink Bottle
| Categories | Ink Bottle |
| Type | Umbrella |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1840 |
New England Umbrella Ink Bottle
- Origin: Attributed to New England (possibly Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut)
- Date: Circa 1840
- Color: Rich forest green with striking depth and clarity
- Form: Eight-sided umbrella shape with a short, flared neck and a plain sheared lip
- Base: Circular rough pontil scar showing glassmaker’s snap/pontil rod removal
- Condition: Good character with heavy seed bubbles throughout the glass; features a notable rim/lip chip
A scarce and vibrant color variant in classic mid-19th-century American blown glass.
Sold for $225 in October 2026
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