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Hexagonal-Shaped Ink Bottle
| Categories | Ink Bottle |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1850 |
| Measuring | 1 ¾” wide at the base; 4” high |
This open pontil ink bottle from the 1850’s is embossed “Fahnestock’s Neutral Ink”. Its hexagonal shape is unusual for an antique ink bottle.
Sold for $556 in September 2024
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