Philly Pontiled Soda - S. MOORE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circa 1850 Philly Mineral Water - MOORE

This is one of the uncommon (but not super rare) Philly sodas. This was dug in September 2018 in a 1840's-1850's privy layer in Philly. It has an applied blob top, some whittle. crudity (tilts), and a robust improved pontil with some residue.

Embossed: S. MOORE / SUPERIOR / MINERAL WATER / PHILAD.A // B

Height: 7 3/4"  
Color: deep blue-green

Condition: excellent - perfect structurally with no chips, cracks, or dings of any kind. It has some overall light wear and patchy haze.

Reference Number: X1868

Price: $140