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Antique Union Glass Works PA Cobalt IP Soda Bottle - Item/Description: Antique American iron-ponitiled soda bottle, circa 1847-1855. Hand-blown in a heavy two-piece iron mold, this cylindrical ”pony” style utility vessel features a deeply saturated royal cobalt blue glass composition. Marked with raised block embossing stating ”J.P. BENJAMIN / 13 STATE ST, N.Y.” and ”UNION GLASS WORKS / PHILADELPHIA”. Made in Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania under the prominent pre-Civil War glassmaking partnership of Hartell & Lancaster, this historic piece was commissioned for a mid-19th century Manhattan soda water distributor and finishes with a thick, hand-applied blob-top lip. (Vintage Advertising, Americana, Iron Pontil, Antebellum Era, Victorian) Material: Glass Dimensions: Diameter: 2 5/8”; Height: 7 1/4” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include marking, scuffing, hazing, surface wear, dirt residue. Structurally intact. Age: c. 1840s - 1850s Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $25 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 697