Posted 8 years ago
vaselineal…
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Here is an interesting piece that I recently picked up. The holder is marked Elkington with a patent number and date from November 1st, 1841. The vaseline inkwell bottles are cut glass and are made to lock into the base with a half turn which I believe is what the patent was specifically for. I wonder if the glass was made in or about the early 1840's as well.
The metal holder measures 6 1/4" across and 5 1/2" deep and is Marked :
G.R. Elkington
Registered
2 Victoria Chap. 17
No 899
Nov. 1, 1841
The 2 vaseline (uranium) glass bottles measure 2" tall to lid and 1 1/2" across. The large bottle measures 3" tall to top of lid and 1 3/4" across.
I am curious to know if it is likely that the glass dates to the early 1840's or if perhaps this was patented in 1841 but actually produced at a later time.
Any info on this would be appreciated.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elkington-Vaseline-Glass-and-Silverplate-Inkwell-/142040377579?hash=item21124428eb%3Ag%3AMKsAAOSwZ1BXc~nl&nma=true&si=C3sT%252F7m4B8ATXkurfbxwIPMtOXo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Registered in 1841, most likely made after that time period.
What a find! These are amazing!
Wow, thanks! You have me reading about Vaseline glass tonight. I want a piece now ! Lol. Going to keep my eye out for some.