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Antique 1850s Master Utility Demijohn Bottle – Deep Saturated Aqua-Teal with Open PontilUp for sale is a remarkable mid-19th century (circa 1840–1860) cylindrical master utility bottle / small demijohn. Acquired from a legacy collection, this specimen survives in an exceptional state of preservation that beautifully highlights early American glass craftsmanship.THE COLORWAY: RICH & SATURATED
While standard pale aqua examples of this era are common, this bottle features an incredibly rich, deep Aqua-Teal color profile. The thick, heavy glass concentrates this hue, giving it a magnificent fiery brilliance and depth when viewed in natural daylight.TRUE "ATTIC MINT" CONDITION
This bottle is completely un-tumbled and retains its original original glass skin. It features its authentic cold-mold whittle texture, organic surface waviness, and micro-seed bubbles fully intact.
- Base Features: The deeply recessed, high kickup (punt) houses a prominent, razor-sharp, jagged glass-on-glass open pontil scar from the blowpipe. The fractured glass edges are crisp and unground. It retains its vintage private collection inventory label ("L-E #22 to DDD").
- Lip Finish: Features a beautifully crude, applied slanted collar finish. The lip displays the gorgeous unevenness and slight "slop-over" expected of premium pre-Civil War mouth-blown craftsmanship.
No chips, no cracks, no internal cloudiness or glass sickness, and no bruising. An elite, historically significant piece ready to serve as a stunning centerpiece for any early American glass display.
