This is an authentic 1890's beer that was clear glass but which has been artificially irradiated to turn it deep purple. There is a way to reverse the radiation, but some people like these for shelf color. Tooled blob top.

Embossed: JOHN LYONS / WHOLESALE / DEALER / WINES & LIQUORS / COR. BEACH & SOUTH STS. / BOSTON / REGISTERED / THIS BOTTLE MUST BE / RETURNED WHEN EMPTY

Height:  9 1/2" 

Color: deep purple lavender (would be clear if natural)