Blue pontiled ink found in NY

[lexdigger]

It was in three pieces and went back together perfect, other than the cracks! Oh well, they can't all be mint.

 

[stonebottle]

That is a very nice ink and looks like a similar color to the one I found. Since we are talking about rarity, would my ink be considered to be rare because it is 12-sided instead of 8-sided??? It looks like most of the embossed versions have 8 sides, not 12. Any opinions?? Thanks, the response to this bottle has been great. stonebottle.

 

[stonebottle]

I have been researching this bottle and cannot find ANY reference to a 12-sided blue ink of this type. There are 8-sided types, but no 12-sided that are blue like mine. Does anyone know of one being sold or at least seen?? I have also seen references to "stoddard-type" inks that are 12-sided but not blue. Would my ink be of this type?? Any response is appreciated. stonebottle

 

[bearswede]

If you haven't already, look in "Ink Bottles and Inkwells" by Covill, if you can find a copy...

Ron

 

[amblypygi]

Ron's right, Covill lists an ink very similar to yours but in light green as C# 550. He lists no 12-sided inks in that blue though.

Sean

 

[tigue710]

oops

 

[beendiggin]

One very lucky day years ago my brother and I dug a pocket of pontillled bottles, including this ink. Thought it would make a nice comparison to that beauty of a blue one.

 

[beendiggin]

This is the pontil

 

[bearswede]

Very, very nice, Paul!!!

Ron

 

[stonebottle]

That green ink is a very nice one. It does look very much like my blue one with yours possibly having a slightly taller neck. What state did you find it in, and was it found with 1840's or 1850's bottles?? I think that is the first similar 12-sided ink I have seen a picture of. stonebottle