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City of Armadale - History House > Records

INKWELL - GLASS

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Overview

A round squat glass bottle.

The lip of the bottle has been broken in places.

The neck comes down into a horizontal shoulder that forms a thick rim which slims down and forms another rim at the base of the bottle.

Historical information

This bottle would have been disposed of after its contents were finished or once the owner no longer wanted it and threw it away.

This was before waste management services were available.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK2000.155

Material

Glass

Statement of significance

NONE

Example of ink bottles purchased by people so they could write before the advent and availability of ball point and fountain pens.

Last modified

Friday, 2 October, 2026

Completeness

72

City of Armadale - History House

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