Lot #15: Antique Black Glass Bottle – 19th Century Dark Olive Green Ale / Wine Bottle (c. 1820–1880)

Item Description:Up for auction is a beautiful, authentic antique 19th-century "black glass" bottle, historically used for housing ale, beer, porter, or wine. While it appears completely jet-black in normal ambient lighting, it reveals a gorgeous, rich dark olive-green coloration when held up directly to a bright light source.This piece displays excellent early manufacturing characteristics, including a wonderfully textured, uneven glass surface with minor inherent bubbles and ripples typical of period mouth-blown craftsmanship. It features a classic three-piece or two-piece molded body shape with a hand-finished, heavy applied/tooled collar and neck.Material: Heavy, thick antique "black" glass (dark olive green)Estimated Age: Circa 1820s to 1880sShape: Cylindrical body with a tapered shoulder and long neckCondition: Excellent antique condition. No cracks or major chips. Displays beautiful character, natural surface wear consistent with age, and a lovely gloss. (Please see high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details).This is a fantastic, heavy-charact Pickup category timeslot {A}