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original and intact 19th century chicago privy dug uncleaned cobalt blue william h. hutchinson soda water bottle with a large embossed "h" on the base

original and intact 19th century chicago privy dug uncleaned cobalt blue william h. hutchinson soda water bottle with a large embossed "h" on the base

SKU: UR-22094-15
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hard to find late 1860's-1870's antique american mineral or soda bottle with "w.h.h." and "chicago ill" lightly embossed along the body and directly above the heel. the low-shouldered and/or pony style tapering body retains the original undamaged applied blob top collar or lip. the neck of the light cobalt blue bottle features an unusually large interior bubble below the lip. the lightly embossed block lettering is somewhat caseworn. the base has a very slightly indented dome (i.e., smooth base) with a single and centrally located protruding dot and the letter "h" for hutchinson. the key hinge mold line is visible along the base and sides of the body. surface wear and crudities consistent with age. great overall condition. the privy dug w.h.h. cobalt blue bottle remains in great shape, considering age. the bottle has not been cleaned. a vibrant iridescent layer from exposure to the soil for well over a hundred years found throughout most of the bottle's exterior.

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