Got a few for the INK EXPERTS..

[fishstick]

Got a few for the INK EXPERT'S..

All are from the canal dump in INDY. I'm hopin the 2 are inkwell's but not sure on the bottle. I've seen the name Carter's for ink pieces but what was the use for it? I would like to know there age and value if any. THANX for lookin... HH

 

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[wvwildman]

cool finds happy hunting

 

[surf]

Howdy fishstick,

That's a nice Carter's cathedral master ink. The master inks were used to fill the desk or smaller inkwells. They are prized for the style and the lovely cobalt color.

Here's one that just sold at electronic auction: Colbalt Cathedral Carter's Master Ink

CARTER'S CATHEDRAL MASTER INK BOTTLE : Lot 375

The fancy crystal one with the hobnail base would likely have had a metal cap.

The last one is a non spill model, sometimes called a Common Sense.

"Common Sense Inkwell, ca. early 1900s. Common Sense Inkwells are so named because they have a heavy base and practical shape making them very difficult to tip over. Faceted base edge, solid bottom, large inkwell measures 2.75 inches at widest base points and is 2.75 inches in height. Consider this for dip pens, tough to fit a fountain pen nib through the center dipping hole." Pendemonium

Very nice finds, sir. If you photograph them in natural light, it will show them off better...

FOHBC

 

[fishstick]

FANTASTIC INFO SURF!!!! So I guess I did OK.. Prob should'nt throw'em in the trash. BEAUTIFUL pic of all the inks on the rail!!! What does FOHBC stand for if you don't mind me askin? THANX A MILLION!!!!!! HH

 

[302guy]

Nice finds. Check this thread http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/bottles-glass/242931-new-antique-bottle-identification-guide.html

 

[surf]

Hey fishstick,

It's the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors.

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