Antique Carter’s Cone Glass Ink Bottle With Original Black and Gold Label - Carter’s Black Letter Ink. Some loss to the label.
William Carter began his ink business in 1858 on Water St. in Boston. Two years later he was joined by his brother Brother Edward in Carter & Bro. In 1861, John H. Carter entered the firm which changed to William Carter & Bros. The earliest bottles known are pontiled and smooth base umbrellas ink bottles bearing their label.
Measures: 2-1/2”d (at the bottom) x 2-1/2”h