Carters Ink Well

[VirginiaDigger]

Is this a rare Carters?

 

[VirginiaDigger]

2nd

 

[CWBookAuthor]

Rare? I don't think it's a rare piece, but it's certainly a scarce piece. While there aren't enough people who collect them to warrant a high price, it will take a decent price, if it were up to me. I used to collect inks and know how scarce they are, but, sorry, I can't even estimate what the current price would be. You've got a very nice Carter's there.

Mike

 

[bottle_head9]

Thats a nice ink that isn`t seen too often.

 

[VirginiaDigger]

I paid 20.00, do u think that was overboard?

 

[surfaceone]

Heck no, Charles,

Where you gonna find another for that kinda dough. Reggie sez it's a Keeper.

"9. CARTERS Fountain Ink

Clear glass, height 2", BIM with ground lip, fountain style inkwell with 16 panel dome, figure 1300 in Covill's ink book, has full label on top of dome that is only missing a bit of the edges, label reads "CARTER'S MUCILAGE / RESERVOIR", mint condition with just the typical chipping on lip that results from manufacturing process of grinding the lip, item I#159, Keeper." From Reggie.

I agree with Reggie and you. It's a beaut!

 

[sandchip]

That's a beautiful ink, Virginia. And it also goes to show that the gather can get pinched between mold halves. Looks just like a "half-leaf" of all things. Hmmmm...

 

[saratogadriver]

They seem to run around $40 or so, in good shape. They should be more. They aren't particularly common. A decent ink.

Jim G

 

[dollarbill]

First Nice Why to go.Great find! ya would'nt wana sale or trade it would ya.
bill

 

[VirginiaDigger]

Right now EVERYTHING but my local sodas are for sale...Im 25 years old with no dental insurance and need a full top plate put in means pullin a lot of teeth which will add up quick. Im just a poor country boy that can barly make rent so I dunno what im gonnna do. Gonna misss some of my bottles thats for sure :-( Also you being from Kentuckey can u give me any info on the jug I found Multon Whiskey out of kentucky. Make me an Offer for the Carters if not its hitting ebay within a month. Thanks for ur rep-ly Vadigger!