November 23, 2008
Ink bottles were produced as early as the 1600's. Color and shape are the two main factors for collectors. While the 'cone' shape is the most common, sought-after shapes include 'teapot,' 'umbrella,' and 'turtle.' The most valuable colors are unusual ones like yellow and purple, with colors like aqua and clear being quite common. Embossing or intact labels also increase value, adding aesthetic appeal and information about the bottle's origin.
My maternal grandfather and uncle got into bottles in about 1965 or ‘66 when I was in high school, and we s… [more]
One of the most common fruit jars ever produced is the lowly Ball jar. Historical figures show that from betw… [more]
“The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors is a non-profit organization for collectors of historical bot… [more]
This site has lots of great photos and descriptions of rare vintage ink bottles. In particular, check out the Water… [more]
Bill Lindsey's fantastic bottle identification and information site. Loaded with detailed descriptions and diagrams… [more]
Ed and Mark Runyon's wonderful guide to the antique bottles of Cape May County, New Jersey is a great site for anyo… [more]
There's a ton of information here, but as with bottles, you have to dig to find the best stuff. Start with the famo… [more]
This great site, from British diggers Darren Gray and Jeremy Kemp, is rich in information about hunting for antique… [more]
Assembled by Gunther Rademacher with the help of several other contributors, this collection of over half a million… [more]
Norbert Lamping's collection of 600+ ceramic bottle stoppers, Hutter stoppers, swingtops, swivel stoppers, and ligh… [more]
Lather up with Creighton Friceks complete chronology of collectible Old Spice shaving products. Start with the bott… [more]
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Kettle Ink Bottle Cobalt Blue Sandwich Glass 1840s Gold$202.50 Ends Wednesday 7 bids
Antique School House Ink Bottle Ca.1880's$135.00 Ends in 11 hours 7 bids
Black Glass Op New England Ink 1800's$78.25 Ends Tuesday 6 bids
Rich Teal Umbrella Ink Pontiled And Perfect$58.89 Ends in 13 hours 6 bids
Rare Pint Size Carter Cathedral Ink With Label, Mint!$52.01 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Rare Carter Cathedral Cobalt Master Ink Bottle$52.00 Ends Tuesday 10 bids
The Crudist Pontiled Umbrella Ink Ever$51.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Antique Olive Green Threaded Blown Glass Inkwell$50.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
Old Carter's Stone Ink Bottle, With Paper Label$49.99 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Old Antique Vintage 8 Sided Teakettle Ink Bottle$49.99 Ends in 13 hours 1 bid
Open Pontil Teal Green Umbrella Ink Crude & Whittled$41.00 Ends Friday 5 bids
Rare Bertinquiot Open Pontil Ink 1800's$36.99 Ends Tuesday 7 bids
Scarce Teal Caws Black Fluid Master Ink Bottle 1880s$34.89 Ends Monday 9 bids
Nice Color Brighter Olive Green Cone Ink Bottle$29.99 Ends in 13 hours 1 bid
Nice Color Olive Green Wide Mouth Carter's Ink Bottle$29.99 Ends in 13 hours 1 bid
Antique Tutums Flint Glass Ink Wells & Revolving Stand$26.00 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Cobalt Blue Ink Refill Bottle Bakelite Cap Metal Spout$24.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Lot Of 8 Antique Ink Bottles Umbrella Cone Hovers Cone$20.50 Ends in 11 hours 6 bids
Vintage Carter's Figural Ink Bottle - Man $19.16 Ends Thursday 4 bids
Civil War-era,csa,hand-hewn,white-stoneware Ink Bottle!$18.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Large Stafford Master Ink - Awesome Teal-blue Green $17.01 Ends in 10 hours 3 bids
Antique Eight Sided Ink Well Aqua Blue ~very * Nice~$13.59 Ends in 12 hours 5 bids
Beautiful Aqua Cone Antique Inkwell Bottle$12.99 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid
Rare Antique Old Amethyst Umbrella Unoco Ink Bottle Nr$10.75 Ends Wednesday 4 bids
Rare Antique Old Conical Umbrella Unoco Ink Bottle Nr$10.50 Ends Thursday 4 bids
Carter's Master Ink Bottle In A Brilliant Forest Green$10.49 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Teal Master Ink Extract Bottle Pour Lip 3 Mold Crude$9.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Eccentric Geometrical Early Ink Bottle$9.99 Ends in 13 hours 1 bid
Cone Ink Bottles (2) Honey Amber & Amber Colors$9.99 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid
Cone Ink Bottles (2) Teal Blue/green Color$9.99 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid
Lot Of 4 Antique Cobalt Blue Ink Bottles$9.99 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid
Hand Blown Roundclear Front Embossed Carters Ink Bottle$9.95 Ends Monday 1 bid
Antique Inkwell Bottle, Fancy Brass Top$8.00 Ends in 12 hours 3 bids
Davids Quality Barrel Ink Bottle+old Antique Stopper Nr$6.50 Ends in 13 hours 2 bids
Antique Pontilled Aqua Ribbed Inkwell Ink Bottle Nr$5.75 Ends Monday 3 bids
Old Antique Ink Bottle Well Watermans Full Of Blue Ink$5.55 Ends in 13 hours 2 bids
Lot Of 60 Antique Embossed Ink Wells Ink Bottles $4.80 Ends in 14 hours 3 bids
Lot Of 5 Ink Bottles,cones,caws,sandford's$3.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Antique Master Ink Bottle/stoneware/ Late 1800s$2.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Antique Ink Bottle Higgins Drawing Ink 1738$2.99 Ends in 16 mins 1 bid
Set Antique Old Cobalt Blue House Shaped Ink Bottle Nr$2.25 Ends Thursday 2 bids
4 Vintage Glass Ink Bottles, Sunbright, Etc$2.22 Ends in 7 hours 2 bids
Superb 19th Century Blue 8 Side Sheared Lip Ink Bottle$1.47 Ends in 6 hours 1 bid
Carter Inx Mr.mrs. Germany Figural Bottles Hand Painted$0.99 Ends Friday 1 bid
2 L.h. Thomas 4 Pen Rest Inks~chicago~mint~great Colors$0.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
