Pontiled Lager - Rau, Philadelphia

 

 

 

 

 

Circa 1845-1855 Late Lager - Friedrich Rau, Philadelphia

This uncommon Philly squat has sloping shoulders, a late lager style. The top is an applied double taper. Improved pontil base but no iron residue.

Embossed: FRIEDRICH / RAU / PHILAD..A // R (fancy letter)

Height: 7 5/8"  
Color: deep green

Condition: perfect structurally with no chips, cracks, dings and only the lightest surface wear. Nice mold strike too. Only issue is some patchy haze and dirt inside that can be cleaned up. This was never polish cleaned and would come up like new of one chooses to do that.

Reference Number: SH524

Price: $230