Here are some of the best antique master ink bottles seen on the Internet.
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| R.L. HIGGINS / VIRGINIA CITY
Golden amber 6 1/2" master ink with tons of whittle. The Higgins inks are believed to be the only known embossed Western ink. Made in San Francisco during the 1870s. R.L. Higgins began with a stationary store selling educational materials. Originally located at 35 South C Street, Higgins introduced Virginia City to previously unattainable merchandise. The business lasted through 1883, moving its location once. These extremely rare bottles also come in aqua and a small sized inkwell with the some embossing pattern. Info courtesy of Pacific Glass Auction, who sold this bottle at their Oct 12, 2001 auction. |
| DAVIDS & BLACK / NEW YORK
Deep emerald green pontilled master ink, 5 5/8" in height. Attributed to Lockport Glassworks, Lockport, NY. Also see pontilled base. |
| HARRISON'S / COLUMBIAN / INK
Won by Ron Caspari at eBay. |
| David's green master with partial Label.
Also see matching ruler that pictures the same bottle. |
| E.S. CURTIS / BLUE BLACK INK with label on front and back (no embossing). In rare cobalt blue and with open pontil base. |
| Teal master ink with label and embossed "CAW'S INK". |
| Master ink 3-piece mold in honey yellow/amber "CARTER'S"
Reggie Lynch, Email: rlynch@antiquebottles.com |
| CARTER'S Cathedral-style master ink with pour spout and full label |
| Full set of cathedral-style Carter's Inks from left: quart, pint, half pint, and desktop. |
| Teal green master STAFFORD'S INK
Reggie Lynch, Email: rlynch@antiquebottles.com |
| Amber Carter's Ink with Indian label |
