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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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