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“Dot Top” Teakettle Inkwell
| Categories | Ink Bottle, Mechanical - Pump / Siphon |
| Type | Tea Kettle |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | England |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 3 ⅛” x 2” x 2 ⅛” high |
A black glass teakettle ink bottle sometimes referred to as a “dot top” with its 18 dots on the top. It is intricately molded with 18 ridges and a concave circular base. It has a rough, unfinished lip at the end of the spout, consistent with burst lip manufacture.
Sold for $136 in August 2024
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