Archaeology — 19th century
Bottle, ink bottle
This stoneware ink bottle was found on an archaeological excavation in Church Street, Isleworth, close to Kew Gardens. After the Chancellor of the Exchequer doubled the tax on glassware in 1812, stoneware bottles became increasingly popular and were made in huge quantities for all kinds of products. Small ink bottles were also used as inkwells and their necks were designed for dipping pen nibs into.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- CSI86[111]<116>
- Object name:
- bottle, ink bottle
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 19th century
- Material:
ceramic
- Measurements/duration:
- H 55 mm
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 60%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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