This striking antique amber glass bottle dating from the 1880s to early 1900s, featuring a tooled finish and "P.R.4" embossed on the base. The bottle was mouth-blown in a mold (BIM) and finished by hand, making it a great example of transitional glass production before full machine automation.
The amber glass was often used for medicine, tonic, or apothecary purposes, and the "P.R.4" embossing is most likely a glasshouse or mold code, adding to its historic character. Bottles with unusual base markings like this are desirable because they represent smaller production runs and regional glassmaking practices.
Item Details:
- Genuine antique dug amber glass bottle
- Tooled lip finish
- Era: c. 1880s-1900s
- Shape: Cylindrical with rounded shoulders
- Size: Approx.~ 5" tall, 1.75" wide and 6" in circumference
- Color: Amber
- (BIM) bottle
- Dug from an old site-authentic piece of 19th-century history - and could use a good cleaning
- Embossed "P.R.4" on base - uncommon marking
Condition: Excellent dug condition; shows light interior haze/residue and minor wear consistent with age. No chips, cracks, or breaks. Displays beautifully. (
PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS)Ideal For:
- Collectors of antique glass, early American medicine or apothecary items
- Medical antique collectors
- Pharmaceutical memorabilia
- Antique medicine cabinet displays
- Apothecary-themed decorations
- Apothecary or curiosity displays
- Movie/photo props or historical replicas
- Bottle digging and recovery enthusiasts
- Historical archaeology collectors
A unique and authentic dug antique bottle with tooled finish and rare P.R.4 embossed base - add this piece of glassmaking history to your collection today!
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