Sold for A$85
AMAZING PINK ink bottle, labelled: Simpson's / Celebrated / Scarlet / Writing Ink / This ink is a beautiful scarlet red colour. / It is not affected by steel pens, nor are the / pens in the least corroded by it. / A perfect ink for contrast writing. / Sole manufacturers / Simpsons Ink Ltd / Sydney. Original wax seal stamped: Simpson's / Ink / Sydney. Household Ink Superb pink glazed ink bottle. 7 oz. 155 mm. 1900s
Near Mint. Stunning piece, with original label, cork, contents, wax seal, it has it all! Some of the wax seal has peeled off. Label has some wear, tears and fading. There is a chip from the base edge, 10 x 4 mm, likely from making. Fine crazing throughout, pink is darker through the crazing. Glaze scratch to rear lip. An amazing Australian ink bottle. Grade: 9.2 Estimate: $75 - 100
