Bidspirit auction | 1850s Dean & Paxton NJ

1850s Dean & Paxton NJ Cobalt IP Soda Bottle - Item/Description: Antique American mineral water / soda bottle manufactured for Dean & Paxton of Newark, New Jersey, circa 1850s. Hand-blown in a heavy two-piece iron mold, this cylindrical ”pony” style utility vessel features a highly prized, deeply saturated royal cobalt blue glass composition. The front face is boldly dressed with raised block embossing stating ”DEAN & PAXTON / NEWARK / N.J.”, representing an early mid-19th-century regional carbonated beverage distributor. Operating during the American Antebellum period, the Dean & Paxton partnership was a prominent local enterprise specializing in bottling refreshing mineral waters and sodas for the growing industrial workforce of Newark. It features a robust, hand-applied tapered blob-top lip finish with a heavy iron pontil scar on its base. Material: Glass Dimensions: Diameter: 2 5/8”; Height: 7 3/8” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include markings, hazing, rubbing, surface wear, and residue. Structurally intact. Age: c. 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. 737