Inkipedia
Clear Glass Fountain Inkwell
| Categories | Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Type | Fountain |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | New England Glass Co. |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | Octagonal base: 3 ⅝”; 4” high |
This clear glass fountain inkwell with an eight-sided base and finial was blown using the “shut and cut” method, where even after the base was polished, the center dimple (pontil) is still visible. Attributed to the New England Glass Co.
Sold for $49 in November 2023
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