Modern or Not?

[bottlehunterofcoscob]

Well I may have been fooled again. I love the look of this piece and it's very reminiscent of an early utility jar. Lip is folded down, has a glass tipped pontil mark. I hope to goodness it's old but there's that feeling that it's a modern piece. What do you guys think?

 

[bottlehunterofcoscob]

Hoping it's not one of these

 

[jgas]

Just from the Pontil standpoint it looks seriously messed up. Bubbles make it appear older but I'm saying it's modern. That's just me. I'm no expert. Jgas

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

I have dug 2 open pontils and one iron Pontil up here in 30+ years so I do not ! Have a lot of experience to draw from,, but my first thought after looking at the pontil was modern Mexico,,, hope I'm wrong !!

 

[bottlehunterofcoscob]

Looking at it more and more I think you guys are right. It's probably a Mexican piece.

 

[Harry Pristis]

Hmmm. If the consensus is "modern," I'll be willing to buy it from you, 'coscob. I collect large jars, and I have a spot for it on my shelf.​

 

[bottlehunterofcoscob]

Hmmm. If the consensus is "modern," I'll be willing to buy it from you, 'coscob. I collect large jars, and I have a spot for it on my shelf.​

I'm still not completely convinced either way but was hoping you would weigh in, Harry. It is for sale also, so PM me if you'd like it.

 

[RelicDude]

It's gorgeous I'm pretty sceptical of it though. I can't tell from the picture but how much base ware does it have?

 

[bottlehunterofcoscob]

It's gorgeous I'm pretty sceptical of it though. I can't tell from the picture but how much base ware does it have?

It does have a fair amount on the edges of the base but I'm not sure how conclusive that is.

 

[epackage]

A friend has this one, same form as yours, he knows it's old, and I believe yours is as well....

 

[bottlehunterofcoscob]

A friend has this one, same form as yours, he knows it's old, and I believe yours is as well....

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Wow that's pretty similar! That makes me feel a whole lot better. Any idea of age or other info?

 

[epackage]

Wow that's pretty similar! That makes me feel a whole lot better. Any idea of age or other info?

The guy he bought it from figured 1790, but he feels 1820-50 is the correct period....

 

[bottlehunterofcoscob]

The guy he bought it from figured 1790, but he feels 1820-50 is the correct period....

Very cool, thanks as always!!!