Pontiled Black Glass Gin

 

 

 

 

 

Circa 1810-1830 Black Glass Case Gin - Pig Nose Style Top

A large case gin with a kickup bottom and a swirly crude applied pig nose top. The glass is thin (earlier) and the pontil is a tubular, open. The sides are slightly concave, very crude. It tilts to the side. Never tumble cleaned, natural patina and super clean naturally.

Unembossed

Height:  10 5/8"  

Color: deep olive green

Condition: nearest mint - perfect structurally (no dings, chips, cracks, etc.), except that there is a 1/8" potstone with teeny radiating lines in one side (see pic). Looks stable and natural, mentioned for accuracy. Clean. Not much wear at all.

Reference Number:  WC2

Price: $128