Antique Stoneware Cone Shaped Ink Bottle - c.1870s

A beautifully simple piece from the early days of everyday writing. This c.1870s cone-shaped stoneware ink bottle is a small but evocative fragment of Victorian daily life. Once filled with ink for correspondence, bookkeeping and handwritten letters, it now stands as a lovely tactile reminder of slower, more intentional times.

Its conical form, practical, weighty, and designed not to tip, is finished in a warm, iron-rich brown glaze with natural mottling, kiln kisses, and subtle imperfections that speak to its hand-made origins. Over 150 years later, it still carries that quiet, utilitarian beauty found only in true antique stoneware.

Perfect repurposed as a candle holder, a mini vase for wild stems, or simply as an atmospheric styling piece for shelves and desks. It pairs beautifully with books, rustic woods, and other timeworn treasures.

Height: 9.5cm x Top Diameter: 2cm x Base Diameter: 5.5cm