Pontiled Lager - Rau, Philadelphia

 

 

 

 

 

Circa 1845-1855 Late Lager - Friedrich Rau, Philadelphia

This uncommon Philly squat has sloping shoulders, a late lager style. The top is an applied double taper. Improved pontil base with a piece of extra glass fused in the pontil scar. A great looking lager that is priced down because of a couple minor issues with the condition.

Embossed: FRIEDRICH / RAU / PHILAD..A // R (fancy letter)

Height: 7 5/8"  
Color: deep green

Condition: a nice looking lager style squat with just a few issues, all pretty minor and don't detract. There is a 1/2" bruise in the lower left side (see pic below; a teardrop bubble in the neck on the reverse that is open about 1/2"; and a 1/8" potstone (no radiating lines), The last two issues are from manufacturing. Just spotty light wear and some dust to wash out inside.

Reference Number: SH574

Price: $135