A beautiful deep amber Civil War era bitters, one of the 6-log variants, in very nice condition. Applied taper top, circa 1865. This bottle has a bolder strike than is usually seen, very easy to read everything and pops on the shelf.
Embossed: ST. / DRAKE / 1860 / PLANTATION / X / BITTERS // PATENTED / 1862
Height: 10 1/4"
Color: deep amber with apricot hues
Condition: nearest mint - structurally perfect with no dings, chips, cracks, hairlines, etc. Hardly any wear except usual trace base wear and spotty faint high point wear. Mentioned for complete accuracy is a teeny flea nip off the inside lip that you need to feel for, no harm.
Reference Number: GW71