Posted 10 years ago
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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.
I'd date the glass to either 1841 or 1842. G.R. Elkington & Co. changed its name in 1842 to Elkington, Mason & Co. so the piece has to date between November 1, 1841 to some time in 1842. Also keep in mind this is the registration date, not the publish date. In all likely hood I'd stick t0 1842, as November is too late in the year and I doubt this piece was made right after release.