AQUA UNION EAGLE CALABASH BOTTLE C1860s

$150.00 SOLD

Quantity Available: None

Item Code: 1266-159

This mold blown glass bottle stands 9” tall.  It is in excellent condition with no discernible cracks or chips. There is a ring on the inside of the bottle just below the neck, which is probably the remnants of a liquid that was stored in the bottle long ago.

Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured glass containers were often decorated with symbols of national pride and political and cultural affiliations, which appealed to America's common man.

This calabash -- a gourd-like form popular in the mid-19th century -- contains images associated with the Union (an eagle and clasping hands). It Is embossed on the front “Union” in an oval slugplate with pictured shaking hands inside a shield, 13 stars above, wreaths up both sides. The back side is embossed has a pictured eagle with banners, union shield with arrows.

This mold blown glass bottle stands 9” tall.  It is in excellent condition with no discernible cracks or chips. There is a ring on the inside of the bottle just below the neck, which is probably the remnants of a liquid that was stored in the bottle long ago.

Glass factories in America began producing inexpensive, mold-formed flasks in the early 1800s. These figured glass containers were often decorated with symbols of national pride and political and cultural affiliations, which appealed to America's common man.

This calabash -- a gourd-like form popular in the mid-19th century -- contains images associated with the Union (an eagle and clasping hands). It Is embossed on the front “Union” in an oval slugplate with pictured shaking hands inside a shield, 13 stars above, wreaths up both sides. The back side is embossed has a pictured eagle with banners, union shield with arrows. [ld][PH:L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire About AQUA UNION EAGLE CALABASH BOTTLE C1860s

For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

featured item

CDV OF BRIGADIER GENERAL ELON J. FARNSWORTH, KILLED IN ACTION AT SOUTH CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG

Here’s your opportunity to own a scarcely found image of Brigadier General Elon Farnsworth, who commanded 1st Brigade, 3rd Division of the Army of the Potomac’s Cavalry Corps at Gettysburg where he met his demise in the ill-fated charge ordered… (2024-1113). Learn More »

Upcoming Events

26
Apr

May 16 - 18: N-SSA Spring Nationals, Fort Shenandoah, Winchester, VA Learn More »

Instagram