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

March 22, 2024: Americana - Day Three

Fri, Mar 22, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Inks
Lot 2036

ASSORTED INK BOTTLES / INKWELLS, LOT OF EIGHT

Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for
$140.25
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ASSORTED INK BOTTLES / INKWELLS, LOT OF EIGHT, mostly colorless, comprising six variously shaped and sized funnel inks including one embossed "A.W. BRINKERHOFF" and some pressed and/or blown molded examples, plus a colorless controlled-bubble round example with metal lid and another colorless with neck ground for a matching glass stopper. Various makers. 19th and 20th century. 3 5/8" HOA.

Condition

Excellent condition overall, most examples undamaged; a couple with moderate or heavy ink staining or sickness. Some with light flaking to some cut or factory-polished areas, mostly along base edges, and excessive roughness at innermost edge of a couple larger funnels' drain holes, as made.

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