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Conical Ink Bottle – Macon Mo.
| Categories | Ink Bottle |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
This conical aquamarine colored ink bottle is crudely mold-blown. The unevenly expanded side panel vary on thickness and have some light “whittle marks”, wavy glass swirls, suspended air bubbles. The front is embossed “PATTON’S INK – MACON MO”. The top of the bottle is crudely hand-tooled square collar that is enhanced with “toll divits” or tiny creases. The bottom is thick and slightly concaved. There is a small flake on the edge of the lip.
Sold for $65 in August 2024
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