W. E. Bonney Cone Ink.

[botlenut]

I met my Old Man halfway between his house and mine today for lunch. Naturally I had to swing into the one Antique Shop in town to see if my buddy Phil Marks from Vermont had any deals in his booth. Although I dont collect Inks, I couldnt walk out the door without buying this rich aqua, embossed Cone. what struck me about it, is that its embossed to begin with. W. E. BONNEY / SO' HANOVER / MASS. On the reverse is a large raised label panel, likely for a label. Ringed shoulder, tooled lip. Smooth base. I've seen the Bonney Barrels, but have never seen a Cone. In general, we dont see many embossed cones period. Has anyone seen one of these sell, and have any idea of value? I found one old listing in a Kovel's Bottle Book, but we all know what thats worth. Here's a couple pictures. Opinions welcome. Thanks.

 

[botlenut]

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[Conch times]

Inks are my favorite so I think it's sweeeeet! Sorry I have never seen one so I have no idea of the value. What kind do you collect? I would sure like to trade you something for that bad boy.

 

[saratogadriver]

I'd say somewhere around $50 in the market these days. They are fairly popular with collectors as they aren't super common. It looks like a ncie clean one too...

Jim G

 

[saratogadriver]

Is that yours up on ebay this am? If so, it looks like it's off to a hot start and will go better than $50.

Good luck.

Jim G

 

[botlenut]

Yeah Jim, that is mine up on Ebay. It is off to a good start. It struck me as being priced right when I bought it last Wed. So I picked it up to list on there, as I dont collect Inks. Good luck if anyone decides to bid. It is a best possible example.

 

[epackage]

The link to your ink...good luck

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nice-Embossed-Cone-Ink-W-E-Bonney-SO-Hanover-Mass-/180944464914?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a21216c12

 

[botlenut]

Hey thanks for the link Jim. It was good to meet you at Shupp's. From the pics you posted, you did well that day.

 

[epackage]

ORIGINAL: botlenut

Hey thanks for the link Jim. It was good to meet you at Shupp's. From the pics you posted, you did well that day.

Right back at ya, and yes it was a good day indeed...