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J. J. Butler Ink Bottle
| Categories | Ink Bottle |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | J J Butler |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1850 |
| Measuring | 1 ½” x 1 ½” x 2 ⅝” high |
Crude 1850’s pontiled, square “schoolhouse” ink bottle from Cincinnati, Ohio. Embossed on the front: J.J. BUTLER CIN. Aqua in color, open pontil, crude rolled lip, square with beveled roof shoulders.
Sold for $131 in July 2024
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