Green glass flasks old or reproduction?

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A friend of mine has a number of glass flasks that he dug up from the dirt floor of a barn in Lancaster Pennsylvania in the late 1960's. They appear similar to "strap side" flasks, but the are not strap side, although they do have a very pronounced mold seam. They are approximately 5 inches tall, 3 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches thick. Most curious is the embossing on the them, only the number "1928" and nothing else. The are a beautiful apple green color. I was told from another source that they are Clevenger reproductions. Any info provide is much appreciated.

 

[JOETHECROW]

Clevenger or not,...They're very cool. Great color and cool with the date on them.

 

[epackage]

I would think if this was a clevenger that you find one or two on e-bay just because of the great color, I do not see one so it may not be.....Jim

 

[tigue710]

Looks like clevenger glass for sure. They filled special orders quite often and my guess is that they were ordered for some celebration in 1928, and he found the leftovers or possibly they were not even used... Very cool

I wouldn't be surprised if someday they were added to the historical flask list... I would start researching the family who owned the barn at the time and see I'd you can connect them to something.

 

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Thanks for all your replies. It sheds a little more light on the subject. Using Google Earth I found that Clevenger was located approximately 75 miles, as the crow flies, from where these were found, not that that means anything, but it is coincidental. I have another bottle which I'm seeking info on and I'll post it soon.

 

[privvydigger]

nice flask, 1928 prohibition still law