Antique Civil Registry inkwell - N. Antoine & Fils Paris

A beautiful label with black and red lettering adorns this bottle of N. Antoine & Fils “Civil Status Ink” from Paris. It advertises an ink that is “Black, Permanent, Unalterable,” intended for ministerial and civil status officers, and refers to a circular dated February 1, 1888, regarding the preparation of official documents. With its medallions, banners, and commercial distinctions, this bottle evokes the world of handwritten ledgers and offices of yesteryear.

✦ Provenance: N. Antoine & Fils, Paris, France.
✦ Period: Early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: approx. 12 × 4.5 cm
✦ Material: clear glass, printed paper label.
✦ Condition: generally well-preserved, with a clearly legible label showing browning, small tears, and wear along the edges. Traces and deposits inside the bottle; patina on the stopper.

Vintage N. Antoine & Fils Civil Status ink bottle from Paris, with advertising label and stopper.