Here's one from the TOC in an attractive amber color.
“A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.”
--Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) in "The Sign of Four"
The only ink I have dug is a very new one. It is similar in style to the one you posted above, but it is machine made.
I dream of one day digging an umbrella ink or even a master ink bottle.
Best Wishes,
Buckles
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals: TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes. Military Relics: Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
I have one ink bottle that I found while walking along the Ohio River bank here in my home town. It was laying in the river in shallow water. The neck was put on a little crooked.
Not sure you can read it but it reads Underwood's Inks.
I have one ink bottle that I found while walking along the Ohio River bank here in my home town. It was laying in the river in shallow water. The neck was put on a little crooked.
Not sure you can read it but it reads Underwood's Inks.
itownguy
Excellent little ink, 'Itownguy'! That's not a form with which I am familiar.
“A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.”
--Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) in "The Sign of Four"
Nice color!! I don't "collect' them, as in buying them.. but high on my list of bottles I love to dig when out.. in fact I dug two today!! ;-) Have a dozen or so and one master ink.. always a great find!!
“A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.”
--Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) in "The Sign of Four"
“A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.”
--Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) in "The Sign of Four"
That last one is a great ink, Harry. I haven't seen that shape before.
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals: TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes. Military Relics: Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
Here are some master inks . . . "master" in the sense that they held bulk ink from which fonts were filled. This first one is American, as you can tell from the embossing. Note the pour spout.
These two master inks are British-made. Note that instead of a spout, these two bottles have "v" grooves impressed in the inner side of the lip. This groove guided the ink during a pour.
“A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.”
--Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) in "The Sign of Four"
I had to go count my inks. I've got 87 but haven't been very active in acquiring any in the last several years. I used to be big in collecting bottles but digging up old rusty iron is more to my liking now.
I had to go count my inks. I've got 87 but haven't been very active in acquiring any in the last several years. I used to be big in collecting bottles but digging up old rusty iron is more to my liking now.
How about posting a few images of your most photogenic ink bottles?
“A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.”
--Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) in "The Sign of Four"
Ya'll got some nice inks. Used to have some pontil Umbrellas, but I sold them. Always wanted a Harrison. Here are a few I still have. FM & Co, J & IEM, Allings and the labeled one.
Here's one that I dived up from an old river landing:
“A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.”
--Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) in "The Sign of Four"
Here's another view of that yellow-amber umbrella ink. The first image I posted was flash-assisted. This one is merely backlighted. I think this backlighted image is closest to the actual bottle color.
“A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it.”
--Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle) in "The Sign of Four"
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