A marbled and textured ale, blown or turn mold, British style pontil in deep kickup bottom

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Circa 1840-1850 Pontiled Black Glass Ale
| Embossing |
none |
| Color |
black glass: deep amber-hued olive green |
| Height |
8 5/8" |
| Top |
applied taper with collar |
| Base |
deep conical kickup with speck-frosted British style pontil |
Structural Condition |
perfect - no damage |
| Surface Condition |
excellent - looks like it was never in the ground. Clean. Only spotty trace wear. The glass character crudity is excellent. |
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