I finally took the leap and acquired a few bucket listers ! 5 OZ. base embossed Carter's Cathedral ink well and a Josiah Jonson's Writing fluid Londan , Japan stoneware tea kettle ink. My first tea kettle ink.
That's a heart breaker ! But curious also about the hole in the base. Does it go all the way through? If so def not an ink, but possibly a candle holder with advertising. If the hole does not connect with the upper hole then very possible that it is an ink and very rare! I was going to also say...
Found this on Worthpoint interesting read ! The bare iron pontil apparently had a fairly narrow lifespan as the majority of these bottles date between about 1845 and the...
Welcome to the group. I collect inks also but I chase the colors more than the labels. But your collection is beautiful! I collect US inks and Penny inks for pleasure and photography!
Nice Bottles Uncle Bruce ! I've been working on my Philly Squats. My three fresh ones for 2024. The inks have been more of my focus so far for 2024. But with only 19 days into the year, I have time! LOL
Welcome back south Cam ! Looks like you had some great digging back home, and the fact that we are having a late winter is an added bonus for us here on the east coast! Congrats on the Warner's and Keily stoneware beer!
Touch base with me when you got some time. Tony
It has been a great end to the year for the collection. These are some new stunners in the collection. I do love my inks! 1. Green with copper stain infused in the glass. P. Garrett, Penn MFG, Philada. 3. Senate Ink Co. cottage ink. 4. Large Morrel's burst top paneled ink with large air...
SodaBob,
What a unique bottle and great find. I don't know if you are a member of the FOHBC but they publish a great magazine "Antique Bottle & Glass Collector" There November-December issue has a great 4 page article on the Moxie Soda. Oh, just in case you are not familiar with...