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AMBER WHISKEY BOTTLE FROM SAN FRANSICO, CALIFORNIA.

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Mini Sample Crown Distilleries Bottle w/Original Stopper. Bottle is in EXCELLENT Condition! The stopper’s threads are worn off so it sits loosely on bottle.

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Blown in a two-piece mold with a distinctly rolled (applied) square collar lip and exhibiting strong whittled character, the glass is a rich Western deep aqua with sparkling clarity. The base is smooth-bottomed, indicating the post-pontil transition era that followed the 1850s’ open-pontil production. Measuring 7?? tall, this bottle has not been tumbled or polished – only gently rinsed with water – preserving its crisp surface and lively, undulating texture. Bubbles, striations, and a bit of asymmetry give it that unmistakable hand-tooled charm collectors prize. By the late 1860s, California was in the middle of its first industrial boom. The Gold Rush had subsided, but San Francisco was now a manufacturing hub for glass, iron, and food products bound for mining camps and new settlements. Railroads and steamships linked San Francisco to Portland, Sacramento, and Virginia City, fueling the spread of “fancy groceries” throughout the West. Bottles like this one held everything from pepper sauce to curry powder to flavored extracts, catering to miners and settlers hungry for a taste of civilization. Technologically, this decade marked the move from pontil rods to snap-case tooling and from open-hearth glass furnaces to coal-fired tank production. The square-collar lip seen here was a popular Western style – practical for corking yet decorative enough for display in a frontier kitchen or hotel dining room. Color: Deep Western aqua. Lip: Rolled/applied square collar. Base: Smooth (no pontil). Condition: Sparkling clean, no chips, cracks; Excellent whittled surface and bold glass character. Imagine a kitchen in Virginia City or San Francisco, 1869: cast-iron stove humming, a tin of imported curry open on the counter, and this vibrant aqua bottle catching light from a nearby window. A cook might pour out a dash of pepper sauce or vinegar to season a roast while the telegraph tapped news of the newly completed Transcontinental Railroad. Abraham Lincoln had been gone only a few years; Ulysses S. Grant was President; and the nation was healing from war even as it raced toward industrialization. In that setting, this modest glass bottle wasn’t just a container – it was evidence of the West’s transformation from wilderness to modern society.

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The Mini Sample CROWN DISTILLERIES San Francisco, California Whiskey Bottle is a collectible liquor bottle from the United States, specifically from San Francisco, California. This brown bottle, representing Crown Distilleries, is a piece of history from the pre-1900 era. Its small size makes it ideal for collectors or those interested in antique bottles, showcasing a piece of American whiskey history. Zip code and packaged based on the United States Postal Service Guidelines. Merchandise is packaged safely and properly. PLEASE examine the photos carefully, along with the item’s description. I try to point out any flaws, damage, or issues with any of my items either in the description or in the photos. Feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or comments. My packages are packaged carefully and cautiously to ensure safe arrival. I do not package items unless a sale is made. Therefore, I do not know the exact costs.

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Has overall wear and scuffs, not major or offensive. Thick Glass with Great Bubbles!

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Great Example of this San Francisco based picture Whiskey. Take a look at our Eclectic Bottle Collection of all Colors. Thick pretty clean Glass? 1890s Era.

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Beautiful Old Pre Prohibition San Francisco Slater’s Bourbon Whiskey Bottle in Outstanding condition with Super Bold Embossing! Take a look at our Eclectic Bottle Collection of all Colors. Thick Glass with Great Bubbles!

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A few mold imperfection line around the lip area, and a whitish bubble on the back down low, not an open bubble. Been Collecting Bottles for almost 55 years all across the country and part of Canada???? .

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Nice turn of the century California whiskey. Please study photos for the most accurate description of condition. This bottle has nice windowing (bubbling) in the glass. Generally this dates it pre-1900. About 12 inches tall. A bit dirty on the inside. I have not washed or cleaned this bottle. Will be packed safely and securely. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. Thank you for looking!

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Unique Bottle as pictured.

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