Scribblers Inks & Paste Crock
Q: I bought this crock about 25 years ago at an antiques shop in Washington State. It says “Scribblers Inks & Paste, Seattle, U.S.A.” The crock and lid are in perfect condition. It’s 8 inches high and 7 inches wide. Was it made before Washington became a state? Can you tell me anything about the company, what this crock used for and what it’s worth?
A: There’s very little information about Scribblers Inks & Paste. The company filed articles of incorporation in 1913. It was stricken from the record on July 1, 1917, for failure to pay the annual license fee. It may not have held ink or paste but something used in a store that also sold ink. The name is printed on the crock, not handwritten like early examples. Your crock is missing the lid so is probably only worth about $50.
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Thank you to our observant readers for bringing this to our attention. Yes, clearly there is a lid on the crock. No idea how we missed it! The crock with the lid should be worth $100 as now it is a complete usable advertising piece.
The lid IS on the jar! When I took a closer look, I can just make out rings on the top of the lid.
I too noticed that the reader indicated that both crock and lid were in perfect condition.
No, I caught that as well. Born and raised in Seattle, I’ve never seen or heard of ‘Scribblers’. I’ve done printmaking and used a variety of inks in work and artwork for decades. Must’ve missed it.
I agree. The poster said “the crock AND lid”. Wonder have much that increases the value?
No, you are not the only one confused. It appears that the one who wrote the reply was inattentive to what the person stated in her question.
The valuation was stated based on the lid being absent, but the reader indicated the lid WAS in hand. Am I the only one confused?