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Cobalt Blue Flint Glass Inkwell
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1820 - 1840 |
| Measuring | 2 ¾” diameter; 2 ¼” high |
A flint glass inkwell, mold blown, dark cobalt blue with a hint of violet when held to the light. Most likely sandwich glass from Pittsburgh or Boston. The base and lid have 12 vertical ribs. The lid has a Tam-o-Shanter finial.
Sold for $225 in August 2024
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