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Amethyst Teakettle Ink Bottle
| Categories | Ink Bottle, Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Type | Tea Kettle |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 3” x 2 ⅛” x 2 ⅛” high |
19th century, teakettle form ink bottle. This ink’s form is ornate, and with its eight-paneled lower body and the middle having a corseted waist appearance, is referred to as a “corset” form teakettle. The amethyst-colored glass is shaded plum / purple, and has its original cap.
Sold for $512 in November 2024
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