Cobalt DEARBORN "D" Variant

 

 

 

 

 

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Circa 1850 DEARBORN "D" Variant, New York - Pontiled

This is the earlier Dearborn variant with only a plain "D" on the reverse. The embossing strike is much better than usually seen on Dearborn bottles. Iron pontied and having an applied blob top.

Embossed: J. & A. DEARBORN / New York // D

Height:  7 5/8"  
Color: steely cobalt blue

Condition: structurally perfect (no dings, chips, cracks) and a nice strike. This bottle is in it's natural, uncleaned state and has patchy stain and some dirt residue. But virtually no wear. The pontil is clear but no residue.

Reference Number:  3449

Price: $325