An aqua half gallon embossed on the front: "WHITNEY". Shiny glass throughout with no damage or stains. Normal minor flaking of the ground rim edge. Correct original glass lid with 1866 patent date, which is fastened to the mouth of the jar with a cylindrical zinc band. As with all examples of the jar, it is difficult to say whether the band is original, or re-made from an old standard band with the flange removed. Base: "WHITNEY GLASS WORKS GLASSBORO, NJ". A great looking example of this very scarce early jar.

From the Philip Robinson Museum collection.

est 700-900