Historical information
An ink bottle was made of glass or ceramic and typically sat on a desk. The writer would dip the pen (or quill) into the bottle to put more ink on the pen. Because they sat on a desk, ink bottles were often decorative.
Significance
We have mostly dispensed with ink bottles and quills. This item is an example of early stationery equipment commonly used.
Physical description
A cylindrical brown glazed ceramic ink bottle with a neck narrowing to a pouring lip and cork. Label is blue.
Inscriptions & markings
Front bottom - Commercial.
