Circa 1865 Black Glass Ale

 

 

 

 

 

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Civil War Era Ale - Crude 3-Part Mold

This was dug in a Philly privy in 2018 from a 1865 period layer. It is a 3-part mold slender ale, with heavy whittling and seed bubbles all over. It has beveled shoulders, crude manufacturing. Not pontiled, but close. Lots of character.

Unembossed

Height: 9 3/4"  
Color: black olive-amber

Condition: near mint - perfect structurally (no chips, dings, cracks), just spotty trace wear.

Reference Number: X1662

Price: $9