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Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR

Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR

Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR
Description : An early Historical Westward Expansion Flask, blown at a New England Glasshouse (NH/CT/NY), c. This is the Success to the Railroad – Horse Pulling Cart Pint from the GV (Railroad Flask) Group, blown in an attractive, varying shades of dark Olive-Amber glass. The pictorial is the same on both sides; raised medial ribs with sheared and fire-polished mouth and crude, tubular pontil scar on base. Condition : Very Good to Excellent overall with strong mold impressions and desirable subject matter. Minor imperfections are noted below. Some expected highpoint wear on the areas of highest relief. An internal imperfection (thin wall) noted near the horse head/RAIL; see close-up, photo #6. Slight wear and a pinhead nick noted on the lip. Traces of content residue visible under strong backlight; this flask has not been cleaned. No cracks, open bursts, repaired damage or other excuses. Guaranteed old and authentic. See photos for complete details and close-ups. Please consider them as part of the description. 1-Pint capacity; measures approximately 6-7/8H x 4-1/4W x 2-3/8D overall. Good Luck, thanks for looking, and be sure to bookmark my Auctions, listed and ending daily. Additional Note: There is a small paper-thin surface burst located in the corner of the railroad track and the last tie (closest to the base). This was noted noted in the description. (Above should read not noted). The item “Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR” is in sale since Sunday, March 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Bottles & Insulators\Bottles\Antique (Pre-1900)\Flasks”. The seller is “mgs1971″ and is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Volume: Pint
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Color: Dark Olive Amber

Antique Bottle 1830s Railroad Success Horse Cart GV-5 Pint Pictorial Flask, NR

Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840

Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840

Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840
Description : An early Historical or Pictorial Flask, blown at Saratoga or Mt. Vernon Glass Works, NY, ca. This is the GV-5 “Success to the Railroad / Horse Pulling Cart” Pint in various shades of medium and dark Forest and Olive Green. Pontil scar on base; sheared and fire polished mouth. These flasks were made to celebrate (and encourage construction of) Early American Railways. Obverse and Reverse both feature a Horse pulling a keg-filled Cart on a Railway with embossed test: SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD within an oval panel; heavy medial rib on each side. Condition : Slight wear noted on base and areas of highest relief, tiny nick on rim; otherwise Very Good to Excellent overall with desirable color, subject matter and strong mold impression(s). No cracks or repaired damage. There are remnants of an old cork adhered to the inner mouth, as shown. Note : this flask was photographed in natural light against a neutral background; it will display a shade or two lighter on a sunlit sill with 100s of tiny seed bubbles visible throughout. A fine addition or upgrade to any collection of 19thC. See photos for close-ups and complete details. Please consider them as part of the description. 1-Pint capacity; measures approximately 6-5/8″H x 4-1/4″W overall. Good Luck, thanks for looking, and be sure to bookmark my Auctions, listed and ending daily. The item “Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840″ is in sale since Sunday, November 25, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Bottles & Insulators\Bottles\Antique (Pre-1900)\Flasks”. The seller is “mgs1971″ and is located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Color: Green
  • Volume: Pint
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Antique NY Pictorial Flask GV-5 Railroad Success Horse & Cart Green Pint, c1840