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Amber 8-Sided Umbrella Ink Bottle

Categories Ink Bottle
Type Umbrella
Material Glass
Markings See Narrative
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin United States
Date or Era circa 1860
Measuring 2 ½” high

This is an amber, early smooth base umbrella ink bottle from the 1860s with a crude rolled lip. It has a bold number “1” embossed on the bottom. It was hand blown in mold with 8 sloping panels and 8 small vertical panels around the base.

Sold for $210 in June 2024

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