Lot: 142 Early Pottery Master Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, light brick red exterior with brown glaze interior, ht. 4 inches, dia. 2 3/4 inches; (manufacturing surface flaw to left of label). Similar to C #191 Old cork is stuck in mouth. Interesting in that it has the maker's fingerprints on the side of the bottle. Label reads, "First Premium / Steel Pen / Ink / Prepared By / Geo. Davis & Bro. / Portland." Fine condition. James Scharnagel collection. Estimate: $200 - $400 Minimum bid: $100
Price Realized: $322
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