Early American mallets?

ChrisP1 · Mar 11, 2014

hello All, I just picked up these two mallet bottles and I'm hoping they are early American...maybe Wistar? Any information would be greatly appreciated. I have not seen this form before but couldn't pass them up. They are about 7.5 inches tall. I can provide additional pics if necessary. Thanks in advance! ChrisP

baltbottles · Mar 11, 2014

These just don't look right to me I think they are modern reproductions.. Chris

botlguy · Mar 12, 2014

I am somewhat suspicious also. Just a gut feeling about the overall appearance.

sandchip · Mar 12, 2014

Ditto, I'm afraid.

ChrisP1 · Mar 12, 2014

Hey Guys, I'm wondering that myself...but i just don't know enough about this type. . Chris

saratogadriver · Mar 12, 2014

Williamsburg re-creations? They just don't look old... Jim G

ChrisP1 · Mar 12, 2014

I totally hear what you guys are saying they don't look quite right but i have been unable to find anything like them online. They also seem to be fairly crude...maybe too much so? As far as looking old I can find find countless chestnuts online that look like they were made yesterday. On the other hand, with my black glass i just know... Does anyone know how to reach Stephen Atkinson (spelling?) the guy who has researched the early NJ glass makers and others? In order make up for this i will post a picture of a miniature shaft and globe i recently dug. this one is definitely real

Thanks!Chris

sunrunner · Mar 12, 2014

I know a few glass blower,who make this kind of repo,and I think that's what thy are. the lip is all rough.

cowseatmaize · Mar 12, 2014

I don't know about Williamsburg but Jamestown made a lot of bottles, many are discontinued. I don't see anything close to Wistarburg in that. The pontil looks like it was fired smooth like a museum would do to avoid cuts but an early glasshouse probably wouldn't.Steve's website is http://historical-american-glass.com/ but I don't know if there is contact info. I think it has a blog.

andy volkerts · Mar 12, 2014

The person on this site that would know is Jeff Noordsy Kungfufighter, is his user name here on the forum, but my own two cents worth is that they are modern repros.......

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