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Cobalt Blue Ink Bottle – Figural Shoe
| Categories | Glass - Figural, Ink Bottle |
| Type | Shoe |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Adrien Maurin Co |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1850 |
| Measuring | 4 ⅜” long; 2 ¼” high |
This cobalt blue ink bottle is a product of the Adrien Maurin Co. of Paris. It is in the shape of a man’s shoe. There are three lace holes on each side. The top of the shoe is embossed “Adrien Maurin” with “Depose Paris” embossed on the upper heel.
The ink house of Maurin-Bertinguiot was established in 1790 in Paris, France. Adrien Maurin took over the business in 1837 after the original founder, Jean Baptiste Bertinguiot.
Sold for $77 in February 2024
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