Inkipedia

Ink Bottle – Marked “Viola”

Categories Ink Bottle
Material Glass
Markings See Narrative
Manufacturer Adams & Fay
Origin United States
Date or Era circa 1870
Measuring 2” diameter base; 1 ¾” high

Embossed around the bottle on a raised band: “VIOLA INK A&F PATD 1872”. This aqua glass ink bottle was hand-blown in a mold with a hand-tooled lip added. It was made by Adams & Fay, Cleveland, Ohio.

Sold for $75 in April 2024

Content disclaimer. The information posted is the owner’s best knowledge and may not have been vetted by the SOIC. We welcome comments, corrections, and additions, working to make our website information comprehensive and accurate.

Give Feedback


Join the Society of Inkwell Collectors (SOIC) – it’s free!

Founded in 1981 as a non-profit organization,
we are documenting inkwells (and accessories).
We’re here to help and inform!

Join Now