Thursday, March 2, 2023

Blown in Dip Mold Case Gin Bottle Found On Treasure Coast.

 

Uncleaned Case Gin Bottle.

There is no embossing on this bottle, but there are some features that suggest that it is a later example.  There appears to be a slight depressed panel on the side shown above.  The surface has some irregularities that might be from a removed embossing or damage to the mold.  It is dark green glass, evidently made by using a dip mold.  See the following video to see how that would have been done by blowing glass into the mold and then finishing the lip side later.

(66) Square antique glass bottle - YouTube

Here is a great article on case gin bottles.

GIN BOTTLES (cecilmunsey.com)


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