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Hi, I have a deep blue flask that has The American System Embossed on the front, with a picture of a steamboat. I have tried researching it and have found nothing, except one article that had no pictures. It stated "A rare American System/riverboat pint flask in aqua with strong impression sold between estimates at $20,160" Could someone let me know if this is worth what the article states or is it a fake? Thanks!






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Base. Blurry picture sorry, but there are bubbles present

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That's fackin fake. Too smooth, and new looking. Wrong color. Accidently finding a $20grand+ bottle is not out of the question, but the only place you're going to find it is down a dark smelly hole. Sorry[:(]
 
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Hello and welcome to our forum!
Well, you have a modern bottle, for sure. But, at least the color is nice and it would look great in a sunny window!
Rich
 
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I figured it looked to good to be old, guess too good to be true. Thanks anyways guys!
 
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I would't describe it as a 'fake'. It wasnt made to try and fool anyone. It would either be a repro or fantasy bottle. I like the other flask you posted better, it showed more glass making technique.
 
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SKAMPLER...Welcome to the Forum. Sorry ,but the flask was Made in Italy...in amber and green as well...value under $10.
There's several Italian made flasks pictured on the RepRo threads under the Clevenger Bros. title...Empire Glass Works, Pikes Peak, Corn For The World...Jenny Lind...and others.
 
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