In 1832 Dr Henry Stephens invented his famous 'Blue-Black Writing Fluid', which he developed into writing ink. It was in about 1834 that he began manufacturing what he described as a "carbonaceous black writing fluid, which will accomplish the so long-desired and apparently hopeless task of rendering the manuscript as durable and as indelible as the printed record".
This glass bottle has its original label stating ' STEPHENS BLUE BLACK WRITING FLUID - So long known by the name of the inventor as Stephens Writing Fluid. This ink writes a clear blue and changes to an intense black. It is pleasant to write with, retains its fluidity and is far the best ink for all fountain pens.
It measures 5cm x 5cm x 16cm approx
