Pontiled Black Glass Cylinder

 

 

 

 

 

Circa 1840 Pontiled Spirits Cylinder

This is a tall cylinder dug in a circa 1840 layer of a Philly privy. Crude, with a ringed top. Kickup base with a light open pontil scar.

Unembossed

Height: 11 7/8"  
Color: deep olive black glass

Condition: a dug bottle that has two very small and shallow nips of the edge of the lip, plus some overall stain and wear. Would polish clean nicely if desired, but great old character as is.

Reference Number: DM653

Price: $23