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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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I hope this finds you Healthy and Happy! My last one and I’ve saved the Best For Last! This is truly a very rare Allspice tin from the Milo Coffee Company, San Francisco California. Beautiful image of Venus de Milo on both sides! It is 2 oz. 3.5″ high, 2.25″ wide & a little over 1.25 deep. It has a few scratches here and there but indeed super shape for its age!! Appears to still be full and unopend! Marked on the sides Manufactured by MILO COFFEE CO. San Francisco California” and “MILO Brand Spices Are Guaranteed Absolutely Pure Manufactured by MILO Coffee Co. It does have some wear on top and marking on the base. Please review all my photos as I consider them part of the description. Thank you for understanding. All my items have been stored in a Smoke Free/Pet Free home. I do have an adorable Russian Tortoise but he’s my baby! Regarding “used” items, please remember that imperfections caused by aging. How it was made and also how it was previously used are and can be expected. Please determine condition by yourself taking a close look at pictures and asking questions. I try my best to get accurate colors on pictures but they will never be 100% exact. If you do not contact me requesting additional time to pay. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: PLEASE BE AWARE FIRST CLASS CANNOT BE INSURED. Thanks so much for viewing my listings and HAVE AN AWESOME DAY! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Food & Beverage\Spices & Extracts”. The seller is “pumpkinpiepantry” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Milo
• Type of Advertising: Tin
• Color: Red
• Date of Creation: Early 1900’s
• Theme: Spices & Extracts
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Featured Refinements: Spice Tin
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

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I hope this finds you Healthy and Happy! My last one and I’ve saved the Best For Last! This is truly a very rare Allspice tin from the Milo Coffee Company, San Francisco California. Beautiful image of Venus de Milo on both sides! It is 2 oz. 3.5″ high, 2.25″ wide & a little over 1.25 deep. It has a few scratches here and there but indeed super shape for its age!! Appears to still be full and unopend! Marked on the sides Manufactured by MILO COFFEE CO. San Francisco California” and “MILO Brand Spices Are Guaranteed Absolutely Pure Manufactured by MILO Coffee Co. It does have some wear on top and marking on the base. Please review all my photos as I consider them part of the description. Thank you for understanding. All my items have been stored in a Smoke Free/Pet Free home. I do have an adorable Russian Tortoise but he’s my baby! Regarding “used” items, please remember that imperfections caused by aging. How it was made and also how it was previously used are and can be expected. Please determine condition by yourself taking a close look at pictures and asking questions. I try my best to get accurate colors on pictures but they will never be 100% exact. If you do not contact me requesting additional time to pay. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: PLEASE BE AWARE FIRST CLASS CANNOT BE INSURED. Thanks so much for viewing my listings and HAVE AN AWESOME DAY! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Food & Beverage\Spices & Extracts”. The seller is “pumpkinpiepantry” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Milo
• Type of Advertising: Tin
• Color: Red
• Date of Creation: Early 1900’s
• Theme: Spices & Extracts
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Featured Refinements: Spice Tin
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

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I hope this finds you Healthy and Happy! My last one and I’ve saved the Best For Last! This is truly a very rare Allspice tin from the Milo Coffee Company, San Francisco California. Beautiful image of Venus de Milo on both sides! It is 2 oz. 3.5″ high, 2.25″ wide & a little over 1.25 deep. It has a few scratches here and there but indeed super shape for its age!! Appears to still be full and unopend! Marked on the sides Manufactured by MILO COFFEE CO. San Francisco California” and “MILO Brand Spices Are Guaranteed Absolutely Pure Manufactured by MILO Coffee Co. It does have some wear on top and marking on the base. Please review all my photos as I consider them part of the description. Thank you for understanding. All my items have been stored in a Smoke Free/Pet Free home. I do have an adorable Russian Tortoise but he’s my baby! Regarding “used” items, please remember that imperfections caused by aging. How it was made and also how it was previously used are and can be expected. Please determine condition by yourself taking a close look at pictures and asking questions. I try my best to get accurate colors on pictures but they will never be 100% exact. If you do not contact me requesting additional time to pay. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: PLEASE BE AWARE FIRST CLASS CANNOT BE INSURED. Thanks so much for viewing my listings and HAVE AN AWESOME DAY! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Food & Beverage\Spices & Extracts”. The seller is “pumpkinpiepantry” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Milo
• Type of Advertising: Tin
• Color: Red
• Date of Creation: Early 1900’s
• Theme: Spices & Extracts
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Featured Refinements: Spice Tin
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

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