Cobalt Barrel Tea Kettle Ink

[falconer]

Ink Dudes...2 1/4" tall by 2" dia by 1 3/4" base and top and 1 1/2" applied spout. It is blown in mold and the bottom has lots a wear. Anybody seen anything like this before? Got it at a Wisconsin Auction.

 

[saratogadriver]

Not a rare form for teakettle ink, but a nice form, particularly in cobalt. Good bottle. I rarely see them go for less than about $300.

Jim G

 

[marjorie040]

Hello falconer,

I looked for your beautiful ink in several of my books and only found it in one.
I realize that lots of forum members are very opinionated on Kovels' but it does have a TeaKettle Barrel 2 1/4 " c. 1885, listed for $1430.00
I'm sure there will be responses from those who have more knowledge than I but I thought I'd send this on anyway.

Regards,

 

[marjorie040]

oopps!

I omitted "cobalt Blue" from the Kovels listing....

 

[PrivyCheese]

I am not real big into "teakettles" but I really like this one alot....reguardless of value. The color....the shape....nice!

 

[bottle_head9]

Fist one I`ve ever seen.Very nice, and not to common.

 

[falconer]

Thank you all for great responses. This is the first I've seen and I collect inks. I do not own a copy of Covill's and wonder if anyone could find it in his listings. One more photo to tantalize.

 

[falconer]

Last photo....

 

[saratogadriver]

Covill Fig 1286 appears to be the same form. Covill listed that one as 2 1/16" tall, which is pretty close. That one has the cap, which yours doesn't.

You won't see the $1430 that the price guide posted above says. I would think $500 to $600 would be about a max.

Nice ink though.

Jim G

 

[botlguy]

This exact style in Medium Amethyst with brass collar and cap sold in the Watt White auction in 1997 for $1,450. I believe the amethyst color would command a bit more money as would the fact it was complete and correct. My guess is a value of $800 - $1,000.