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Barrel Ink Bottle
| Categories | Ink Bottle |
| Type | Barrel |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1865 |
| Measuring | 4 ½” x 3 ¼” x 4 ⅜” high |
An ink bottle designed to resemble a barrel. It has an aqua color, typical of 19th-century glassware due to the minerals used in the glass-making process. The bottle features horizontal ridges that mimic the staves of a wooden barrel and circular indents on each side representing barrel hoops. The top has a small neck with threading for a screw cap.
This design was practical for use, providing an easy grip and preventing the bottle from rolling when placed on its side. Isaac Pierce patented this design on October 17, 1865 (US D002206S). The bottle is embossed “PAT OCT 17 1865” on its underside.
An entry for this ink bottle can be found in “Ink Bottles and Inkwells” by William E. Covill Jr. on page 152, Fig. 670.
Sold for $177 in June 2024
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