what is this? jar or door knob? or what? Glass

[strongkindredspirit]

My son and I are trying to identify this item found in an old home over 100 years old.

 

[fmrUSMC_0844]

Maybe an ink bottle? what is the size of it?

 

[Tony in SC]

Maybe an ink bottle? what is the size of it?

Yep!! Ink bottle. Tony

 

[pursuit]

My veiw is inkwell as well!

 

[Kenosha Kid]

Check for markings (maker or patent date) on the bottom...

I'd go with ink bottle. They were usually plain:

http://compare.ebay.com/like/360286...fe8333a&itemid=360286865785&ff4=263602_309572

Glass door knobs were usually fancy or mercury glass type:

http://www.rejuvenation.com/fixshow14746/templates/selection.phtml

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[strongkindredspirit]

Thanks Yup sure does seem like an ink bottle! no markings I can see but it is rather worn

 

[trixie charger]

Inkwell

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

green check

 

[planejet42]

It is a cone inkwell

 

[swizzle]

With that collar on it it looks like a Bixby bottle. They look very similar to a cone ink. Its either as glue or an ink. Got any pics of the base? Swiz

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

strongkindredspirit,

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