Weird thick aqua glass,looks like the base

[CoilyGirl]

I saw this on top of the ground on a site that has some 1800’s items and don’t know what it is. The diameter of the whole object is slightly bigger than a quarter. The glass is very thick like old bottles usually are. Is it a pontil?

 

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[sandchip]

Looks like the bottom of an early pontiled "puff", probably dating to the first half of the 1800s.

 

[CoilyGirl]

Thanks I have never heard of that. What type of bottle would it have come from?

 

[Bridge End Farm]

Nice find, Would make so pretty emerald jewelry too out of that piece

 

[sandchip]

Thanks I have never heard of that. What type of bottle would it have come from?

As many as I've seen, this was the only decent picture I could find of one. The term "puff" comes from the blower only having to give just a puff of air to blow such a small bottle. Usually made to contain medicines of some sort. Hope this helps.

 

[CoilyGirl]

Thank you sandchip. I see what you mean.

 

[WannaDig3687]

Pretty cool, Coily.