Offered for sale is a rare, high-quality, late 19th-century antique tapered square "Case Gin" spirits bottle. Blown in a brilliant, warm amber glass—a color significantly scarcer than the standard olive or green types—this piece is further distinguished by a prominent, un-embossed circular indented shoulder plate. Designed to house a specialized paper label or wax seal, this mold variant is highly prized by collectors of 19th-century barware.

Manufacturing & Provenance: Dating to the late 1800s, this bottle was formed in a 2-part dip mold, a process that creates a classic, sturdy form intended for export. It displays the hallmark characteristics of authentic 19th-century hand-blown glass:

• Glass Texture: Exceptional clarity with native "seed" bubbles and subtle internal stretch lines, confirming its age and hand-made origins.

• Surface: Features a natural, slightly wavy surface texture ("whittling") from the mold cooling process.

• Lip: A robust, hand-finished blob/ring collar lip, clean and without modern machine-top seam lines.

• Base: A sturdy, concave square base with soft, honest shelf-wear consistent with its historic age.

Dimensions:

• Height: Approx. 9 inches

• Width: Approx. 3 inches (at widest point across shoulders)

Item Specifics

• Color: Rare Amber / Golden Brown

• Material: 19th-Century Blown Glass

• Era: Victorian/Late 1800s (c. 1880–1900)

• Bottle Type: Tapered Square Case Gin / Spirits / Bitters

• Design Detail: Circular Shoulder Indent (Label/Seal Plate)

• Condition: Excellent Antique

Condition Report

This piece is in excellent antique condition. The glass is free of structural damage (no cracks, chips, or bruises). The amber color is consistent and vivid, particularly when backlit. There is minimal, expected superficial shelf wear on the base edges commensurate with a 100+ year-old artifact.

Reference

Book Title: Antique Bottle Collector Author: Grace Kendrick Reference: See sections detailing Late 19th-Century European Export Spirits and Mold Variants.

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