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ARTIFACT:
1880's Nashua, New Hampshire "Blob Top" beer or soda bottle of bottler Nelson Lane. The bottle reads: "NELSON LANE NASHUA, N. H." in the center and beneath: "REGISTERED". The other side reads: "THIS BOTTLE NOT TO BE SOLD" in embossed detail. The underside of the Lightning Stopper reads: "LIGHTNING PAT'd." the remaining is hard to read (see photo). The underside of the bottle shows number: "72". There are visible side seams that run from the base of the bottle to just below the 'blob top', this is a sign the bottle was blown in the mold and the top was hand applied.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1880's.
SIZE:
Approximately 9-1/2" tall x 3" in diameter (at base).
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Blown in mold, embossed glass, steel Lightning closure.
ATTACHMENT:
Lightning Closure.
MARKINGS:
"LIGHTNING", "NELSON LANE NASHUA, N. H.", "72"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an antique bottle collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAX15 LDJX8/15 SeVGEX02/20
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The bottle shows minor to moderate wear mostly to steel closure, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
