**First Time At Auction**
North America, United States, New York, Albany, ca. 19th century CE. A fine collection of antique aquamarine glass bottles and flasks with raised relief script and decorations. The largest of the group is labeled “ALBANY GLASS WORKS / ALBANY / NY" around a nearly indiscernible bust of George Washington and the verso is extremely soft but would have contained a frigate ship. The base contains a smooth (sans pontil) dome from the bottle mold. Little is known about the Albany Glass Works company, other than an advertisement in papers fist appearing in 1847 and 1848. The next 2 bottles are similar in size and shape, with rounded shoulders, short necks, and "hinge mold" lines across the sides and base, with smooth or slightly domed base mark. One has an eagle with arrows and a banner on both sides over a raised oval, and the other flask has illegible script - likely the manufacturer. The last jar is molded with a textured wicker like surface with an oval in center, and rough pontil scar on the base. Size of largest (Albany Glass Works): 4" W x 5.75" H (10.2 cm x 14.6 cm)
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
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#169326
Condition
Rubbing and softening to embossed details. All are intact and very good. Some cloudy residue on the interior of 2. Pontil scar on base of smallest flask.