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CONTAINER, INK - GLASS
Overview
An oblong glass bottle. The left and right sides have been moulded to form three flat panels.
A metal rusted cap is screwed onto top of bottle.
Moulded text has been moulded undernearth the base.
Dried content is in 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-AK2000.153
Material
Glass
Metal
Inscriptions and markings
Base [MELTONIA / I]
Statement of significance
LOW
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
