Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 22, 2024: Americana - Day Three

Fri, Mar 22, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Inks
Lot 2037

ASSORTED ENGLISH STONEWARE INK BOTTLES, LOT OF 13

Estimate: $80 - $120
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$0 $10
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$500 $50
$1,000 $100
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ASSORTED ENGLISH STONEWARE INK BOTTLES, LOT OF 13, mostly brown and salt-glazed except largest example Bristol-glazed, various shapes including cylindrical master inks with pinched pour spouts, one of these stamped "P&J ARNOLD LONDON" and another stamped "LOVATT & LOVATT LTD", multiple squat so-called "pork pie inks", one ring-shouldered spool form example mimicking glass ink bottles of the era, and a large cone ink. Mid to late 19th century. 7 3/4" HOA.

Condition

Excellent condition overall, most examples undamaged or with just minor flaking at lips or shallow chipping, usually around heels, some of it as made. Largest example with several scattered firing flaws to body, particularly pock marks, as made.

From the private collection of John and Val Tull, York, PA.