An aqua quart that was blown a reworked "A STONE" mold to read "THE GREAT EASTERN PHILADa E.T WHITEHEAD". Original threaded glass stopper with correct GREAT EASTERN/ETWHITEHEAD lettering. Fine condition with no damage or stains. Even the internal screw threads are in good shape with minimal flaking, which is rare to find. There is a small flake on the edge of the glass lid.

The GREAT EASTERN was a British passenger steamship first launched in 1859, and later converted to a cable-laying ship, which became famous for laying 2600 miles of the first transatlantic telegraph cable in 1865.

This fine example of the jar was obtained from the ALEX KERR collection.

est 1500-2500

This item is from the Cay & Erv Bettinghaus Collection.