Milshire
Vintage 1947 Milshire Pot Still Gin 90 Proof 1 Pt Glass Bottle WV EMPTY
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This is a completely empty vintage 1947 clear glass flask bottle from Milshire Distilled London Dry Gin ("The Pot Still Gin"). It contains no liquid contents and serves as an authentic piece of mid-century American barware. The empty bottle features bold shoulder and base embossing, original paper labels, and a partial West Virginia state tax stamp.Brand: Milshire Distilled London Dry Gin (G.F. Heublein & Bro., Inc. / Heublein Sales Co.)Era/Production Date: 1947 (Confirmed by base markings "47")Material: Clear glassAlcohol Proof: 90 ProofVolume: 1 PtDimensions / Size: Height: 8.25" | Weight: 13 ozOrigin: United States (Manufactured by Owens-Illinois Glass Company, indicated by the diamond-oval-I maker's mark)Technical Markings: Base reads "R 105 / 55-47 / (I logo) 2" (Federal permit numbers, Owens-Illinois diamond/oval trademark logo, and year code 47). Front shoulder embossed with "FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR REUSE OF THIS BOTTLE". Lower front and back base embossed with "ONE PINT".Included Items: Empty glass bottle structure, original front paper label, original back paper label, partial West Virginia state paper tax stamp, original ribbed black plastic screw capExcluded Items: Original liquid contentsCondition:Cosmetic Condition: The clear glass body is structurally sound, presenting no cracks or heavy chips. The front and back paper labels are fully attached, displaying excellent legibility and clean text with minor edge scuffs and light age-toning. The blue and gold West Virginia state tax stamp is partially complete and securely adhered to the shoulder showing a clean historical tear across the side.Operational State: The original black plastic screw cap is fully intact with an interior liner and twists onto the clean, unbroken glass mouth threads properly.This vintage item is being sold as-is.Local pickup in Farmington, CT preferred but secured shipping available.--These items are part of an estate from a collector and carpenter by trade (descended from other crafts-persons, mostly in Connecticut). Payment required within 48 hours of auction's end. All items from a smoke-free environment. Please check out the other items from this collection!
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