The product is a rare and valuable 1700s blown black glass mallet bottle with a pontil, a type of bottle that was created by hand. The dark olive green black glass color adds to its unique and collectible appeal. This non-dug bottle is very very good, making it a highly sought-after piece for collectors of antique bottles and insulators. Its early dating and distinctive characteristics make it a standout addition to any collection.
The bottle has a slight tilt to the left measures 10 inches high by 3 3/8 inches wide and the shoulders are at 7 inches. This bottle has a lot of bubbles in it, including one on its base which is still not burst.
The glass is very smooth and undamaged with very very few scratches. I don't know if this bottle was Doug or not. There is one small area about the size of a dime, see the last image, that is scuffed...