Pontil Bottle - What's the Use?

[Sam_MaineBottles]

Hi All -

I picked up this open pontil bottle last weekend at a local shop. I don't collect pontils in general but this one caught my eye. It's 6.5 inches tall, 1.75 inches across the base and nearly 2 inches across the shoulder. The glass is very thin through the body and neck and has a slight aqua tint. It also leans a little to one side. I was curious as to the purpose of this bottle - it's really quite delicate and also amazing that it has made it through all these years without any damage! Any info would be appreciated.

-Sam

 

[Sam_MaineBottles]

Here's the pic.

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[Sam_MaineBottles]

Here's the pontil.

 

[Sam_MaineBottles]

Try again.

 

[Bottleman]

To me it looks like an early medicine bottle dating back to the mid 1800s.

Nice find, Tom

 

[tazmainiendigger]

Hi Sam nice old utility bottle. Correct me if I am wrong but it looks like your specimen does not have a seam?? It is amazing these bottles survived a bumpy buggy ride or on horse back from days ago. I have read these bottles had various use, inks, med's etc... Here is one of my favorites early utility's.... 1 1/4" X 3 1/4" green/aqua with label and contents, the crude brown label just says "Known Emetic"[:'(] I would guess this bottle would be late 1700's-early 1800's, actual value for yours or mine, probally $15-20, but they are priceless to me! How is that book coming?? Taz

 

[tazmainiendigger]

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