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Barrel-Shaped Ink Bottle
| Categories | Ink Bottle |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 2 ¾” high |
An aqua glass barrel-shaped ink bottle embossed “W.E. Bonney”. The bottle has a light haze and smooth ground rim.
W.E. Bonney of South Hanover, Massachusetts was the largest user of barrel ink bottles. He started to manufacture ink at this location in 1865. Several of the small size barrels have been found with a pontil which proves he used this barrel shape during his early years. Their use continued for many years, probably until the end of the 19th century. The bottles were made by a glass house in South Jersey. The Bonney factory was closed in 1910.
Sold for $67 in February 2025
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