1901 “The HyMatic” Stoneware Inkwell Jar with Patented Lid – No. 2 Size

Description :
This rare small stoneware container is a No. 2 “The HyMatic” inkwell or chemical jar, patented April 16, 1901, as inscribed on the lid. It features a distinctive two-tone glaze with a dark brown Albany slip over tan stoneware, and a vented body with tiny pierced holes likely for pressure release or measurement regulation. The lid is ceramic with an embossed patent date and integrated stir/stopper element. An uncommon collector’s item that blends industrial design with turn-of-the-century American stoneware production.

Era:
Dated April 16, 1901 (Early 20th Century)

Style:
Industrial Utility / Patent-Era Functional Ware

Technique:
Slip-glazed stoneware with integrated lid mechanism, kiln-fired

Tools Used:
Stoneware mold, lathe for shaping lid threads, stamp press for embossing, glaze dip tank

History:
Designed for safe storage of chemicals, inks, or pharmaceuticals during a period of rapid industrial and scientific growth in the U.S.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown; “HyMatic” suggests branding by a small industrial ceramics producer

Measurements:
3 ½" Ø x 5 ¼" T

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 1.5–2.5 lbs

Item Number : P13116

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : UK