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Olive – Amber Blown Glass Inkwell
| Categories | Glass - Non-figural |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Marlboro Street Glassworks |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | 1820 to 1840 |
| Measuring | 2 ¼” diameter; 1 ½” high |
This glass inkwell, made at the Marlboro Street Glassworks in Keene, New Hampshire dates from 1820 and 1840. It is hand blown and has an open pontil mark on the bottom. The pontil rod was used to hold the glass during its formation, and when it was broken off, it left a rough, unfinished scar. Olive-Amber in color, the inkwell features diamond and dot patterns around its body and a ribbed design at its bottom.
Cross Reference:
Blown Glass Geometric Inkwell – The Society of Inkwell Collectors (SOIC)
Keene N.H. Mold Blown Inkwell – The Society of Inkwell Collectors (SOIC)
Sold for $400 in January 2024
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