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Milk Glass House-Shaped Ink Bottle
| Categories | Ink Bottle |
| Material | Milk Glass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Senate Ink Co |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 1 ¾” x 2” x 2 ¾” high |
A milk glass ink bottle in the shape of a house or cottage. This bottle was made by using a snap case (BIMAL) – blown in a mold with applied lip. This ink bottle is pictured in Covill’s book on ink bottles (figure 683). The bottle is embossed “S. I. COMP” (Senate Ink Company) on the roof, along with windows and a door.
Sold for $303 in April 2024
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