John Shrink's Superior Mineral Water, Cleveland

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Fresh out of the USPS box! I bought this mostly sight unseen (1 very bad picture) and I'm thrilled with the condition. It's got 3 or 4 small patches of very light scratches, otherwise it's mint. Showed up right before I have to go to work so I'll post better pics later.
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Someone at some point put Epsom salts in it which is what you can see on the inside near the base. Rinsed most of them out but there's a little residue left to take care of.

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What's cool about it to me is that the backside is a reused mold. You can see the fill in of the old block embossing. The new lettering is larger and extends over the sides at the beginning and the end
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Wow! That is sure a beauty. Congrats on your purchase. Sight unseen sounds scary, glad it worked out well. Amazing bottle thanks for the pictures.
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Some better photos after a little cleaning with my jury rigged light box
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I didn't notice at first, but this bottle has some FUNKY neck coloration (unless this is some sort of dried liquid, which I don't think it is because I cleaned it)

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That one is right up my alley. Beeeautiful! What does it say?


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Never mind! Next pix, I could make it out. Guessing 1880-1890ish? That’s a pretty one.


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