Pontiled Seal Demijohn, Old or New?

[Ryan]

Any thoughts on the age or origin of this bottle? It is pontiled and measures about 6 3/4" tall. Although it has a couple pieces of fire brick in the glass and scratches on the bottom, it almost looks too clean and not crude enough to be very old? The seal appears to depict a crest of some sort with a knight's head and shield. Any info would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[cyberdigger]

I would think it's a modern one, a souvenir from a place like Colonial Williamsburg..

 

[div2roty]

Sorry, but I agree with cyber, it looks very new to me.

 

[kungfufighter]

Yep, it's gnu.

 

[Ryan]

Thanks, good to know. Any idea what kind of people / organizations are making these?

 

[cowseatmaize]

My guess is it was a limited vintage brandy and really tasty. If you like brandy that is.

 

[GuntherHess]

looks similar to a Jamestown glass house repro item

http://www.eparks.com/store/product/41847/Handblown-Armorial-Wine-Bottle-%28Green%29/

 

[epackage]

what Gunth said 100%

 

[Ryan]

Wow, yes it is almost identical to the Jamestown item, thanks Matt!

I figured it was new when I bought it for a few bucks but I wanted to make sure I wasn't sitting on something valuable. Will be good to keep around to remind me what new glass looks like.

Thanks again.

 

[GuntherHess]

The early Jamestown repros made on site were actually pretty neat. It seems like lately they have contracted them out (china?).