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Blue-Teal Umbrella Ink Bottle
| Categories | Ink Bottle |
| Type | Umbrella |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1850 |
| Measuring | 2 ½” high |
This is an excavated specimen with vibrant color, dating to the 1850’s. The ink bottle is an eight-sided umbrella style, with a hand applied string lip. There are tiny bubbles throughout. The panels have crude surface texture. The neck has bulge and wave under a lip that has some noticeable offset. The base is “kicked-up” with a deep, thick, and chunky open pontil mark.
Sold for $459 in July 2024
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