2. “Harrison’s / Columbian / Ink” Whimsey Cup, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical with applied solid handle, medium cobalt blue, tooled rim - pontil scar, ht. 2 inches, dia. 2 3/8 inches. GW plate 36, top right One of two examples known. This cup was blown in an ink bottle mold then expanded. Fine condition. Ex Hugh Williamson Kelly collection, Dr. Charles and Jane Aprill collection. $5,000-10,000 3. Master Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, light to medium cobalt blue, applied flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 4 1/8 inches, dia. 1 7/8 inches. Similar to C #220 A pristine example with many small bubbles and a nice lighter color. Fine condition. Probably an unembossed Harrison’s. Dr. Charles and Jane Aprill collection. $400-800
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4. Master Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, medium cobalt blue, applied flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 3/4 inches, dia. 2 5/8 inches. Similar to C #220 Bright and beautifully whittled glass. Fine condition. Probably an unembossed Harrison’s. Dr. Charles and Jane Aprill collection. $450-900
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5. Master Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, medium cobalt blue, applied flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 1/4 inches, dia. 3 1/2 inches. Similar to C #220 A visually appealing bottle with a bright color. Fine condition. Probably an unembossed Harrison’s. Dr. Charles and Jane Aprill collection. $500-1,000
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6. “Harrison’s / Columbian / Ink” Master Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Twelve sided, medium to deep cobalt blue, applied flared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 4 7/8 inches, dia. 2 5/8 inches; (1/4 inch chip on edge of mouth). Similar to C #538 This example is embossed “Patent” on the shoulder. A real beauty in a great form and size. Dr. Charles and Jane Aprill collection. $800-1,600 7. “Harrison’s / Columbian / Ink” Master Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Twelve sided, light to medium cerulean blue, applied flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 inches, dia. 4 1/8 inches; (interior upper half has content stain). Similar to C #761 Big and bold with an unusual blue color. “Patent” is embossed on the shoulder. Generally fine condition. Dr. Charles and Jane Aprill collection. $1,500-3,000 8. “Harrison’s / Columbian / Ink” Master Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, dark cobalt blue, applied flared mouth pontil scar, ht. 4 inches, dia. 1 13/16 inches; (light washable content residue). C #195 A heavy little bottle in a beautiful, rich color. Fine condition. Dr. Charles and Jane Aprill collection. $600-1,200 9. “Harrison’s / Columbian / Ink” Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, medium cobalt blue, inward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 inches, dia. 2 1/8 inches; (minor loss and wear to label). C #194 Retains 85% original label. Bold embossing. Fine condition. Dr. Charles and Jane Aprill collection. $400-800
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