Sold for A$30
Three F Mordan ink bottles: 1. FM / & Co. No base mark. 2. (Dagger) / FM / & Co. No base mark. 3. FM / & Co. Base mark: Cross. Ink Glass 1. Sheer Lip. Aqua. 2 oz. 2. Sheer Lip. Aqua. Nib holder to rear with nib in place. 1 oz. 3. Sheer Lip. Green. Tapered six sided bottle. 1 oz. 1. 101 mm. 2. 63 mm. 3. 53 mm.. 1870s-1880s
1. Very Good. A few fine flakes to the sheer lip. Small open bubble to rear base. Swirled slightly etched stain. Some little nicks and scratches. 2. Very Good. A few fine nibbles to the sheer lip. Some little nicks and scratches. Some haze. Oiled internally. Little flake to front left shoulder has a scratch from it. A bit of grime. Then nib was stuck in the nib holder, this does come out to reveal an old dab of adhesive, but there is no damage here. A nice, deep colour. 3. Excellent. Little sliver flake to front sheer lip. Little nick and minor wear to base edge. A bit of grime. Shallow surface airbubble. Tiny spot or two of light haze. A nice, deep colour. Full of airbubbles, this is an amazing little bottle, and quite an early one too. These were all produced for F Mordan & Co of London and come from the famous ink collection of Bert Hayward, Bert was on the cover of the Australian Bottle Review in February 1976 with his display of inks! Grade: N/A Estimate: $50 - 75
