MAMMOTH FIVE-GAL DEMIJOHN American Carboy PONTIL SCAR

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MAMMOTH FIVE-GAL DEMIJOHN American Carboy PONTIL SCAR

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Sold Date: 05/19/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Glass

MAMMOTH FIVE-GAL DEMIJOHN American Carboy PONTIL SCAR
Granted, this bottle is somewhat smaller than the size of the traditionally interpreted mammoth; but you should be able to get the idea: this bottle is HUGE! Exceptionally clean with that to which we refer as 'superior clarity'.

Pretty much standard aqua, though noticeably darker in the thicker areas. Lip shows a fat and sloppy, irregularly applied top with great twists and striations ---look at that big 'fold' of glass under the top!

In decades of collecting, buying, selling and travelling, this is the only five-gallon demijohn we've ever found with an applied top and has a pontil scar! Attractive striations and varied surface textures throughout the body; great whittle marks, as discernible in our images. Probably from the 1840s or 1850s.

Crudely blown; showing prominent mold seams and an irregular, elongated neck. Base shows a wide, rough pontil scar with some chunks of jagged glass still stuck to it ---don't cut yourself! Almost 22" high with a base diameter of about eleven inches.

This is rare and unusual size with a handsome long neck; probably spent most of it's life encased in woven wicker in order to have survived so long. No chips, cracks, dings or bruises and not even a flea bite detracts from the perfection of this bottle! A piece of such tremendous display strength can clearly take a position as the centerpiece of a collection. A wonderful addition to any collection.

Probably held wine or liquor at one time; anything non-carbonated, since the glass is veritably paper-thin in much of the body! A particularly attractive collection of hand-blown American demijohns can be assembled in the course of a couple years, for a rather modest investment. High bidder agrees that effective padding, packing and shipping for this fifteen-pound behemoth shall be limited to only thirty-two dollars, throughout the United States --- and this amount includes insurance! Continue reading for additional details.

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