Pontiled Mallet - Black Glass

 

 

 

 

 

Crude c.1800-1820 Era Pontiled Mallet - Black Glass

This is a large squat style mallet, somewhere between a pint and quart. It has a crude laid on applied ring top and a kickup pontil. Looks America, but unsure. The shape has the nice earlier bottom flare and the bottle is not perfectly round (see pics).

Unembossed

Height:  9 1/2"  
Color: black glass - deep olive green

Condition: perfect structurally with no chips, dings, cracks or bruises It has never been tumble cleaned and has some overall light scratchiness and dullness, maybe a bit of dirt or haze. Great glowy character with natural patina.

Reference Number: GW201

Price: $160