BLACK GLASS EMBOSSED BEER BOTTLES

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Uncle Bruce, approximately when were they blown?

 

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Uncle Bruce, approximately when were they blown?

Ranging from the 1870s - 80s. The glass in these is in reality an olive green. The only way to tell is to hold them up to a very strong light source. I've heard there are amber BLACK GLASS bottles too. From the depression era there is decorative glass that looks black, but is beautiful amethyst.