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Stoddard Cone Ink Bottle
| Categories | Ink Bottle |
| Type | Conical |
| Material | Glass |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Origin | United States |
| Date or Era | circa 1850 |
| Measuring | 2 ⅜” high |
This 2 ⅜” cone ink bottle displays classic characteristics of early New England glassmaking, attributed to the Stoddard Glass Works (c. 1840–1855).
Key Features
- Form & Dimensions: Classic conical ink body rising to a stout, cylindrical neck, measuring 2 ⅜” in height.
- Color & Glass Quality: Blown in a rich yellow-olive glass with good clarity. The matrix shows charming period crudity, including fine seed bubbles and subtle surface striations throughout the body.
- Lip & Finish: Features a sheared, refired lip. A thin sliver/flake is present along the upper rim edge.
- Base & Marking: The underside reveals a rough open pontil scar alongside a clear, embossed “X” mark across the base.
- Mold & Body: Multi-sided, conical mold-blown form with visible vertical mold seams along the body panels.
Sold for $188 in July 2026
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