Stoneware Ink - BOURNE

 

 

 

 

 

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Stoneware Ink - BOURNE, Circa 1865-1870

This small cylindrical stoneware ink was dug in a Philly privy from a pontiled to Civil War era layer. It's an English ink, and I didn't know they went back that early. Excellent condition except very light debossing.

Debossed: .... J. BOURNE / PATENTED / ...(some text too light to read)

Height: 4 3/4"  
Color: orangish beige

Condition: very good except lightly debossed. a few old flakes off the base underneath.

Reference Number: Y542

Price: $19