‘Teakettle’ actually an inkwell

#Middlebury #Antiques #InkBottle Many people would never guess what this strange bottle was used for. Although it is called a “teakettle” by bottle collectors because of its shape, ... Continue Reading →

‘Snail’ Inkwell dates to 1800s

#Middlebury #Antiques In ancient Egypt, a rich man would not write his own letters but would travel with a scribe who wrote his letters for him. The scribe used a crude pen that had ... Continue Reading →