Circa 1850 JOHNSTON & Co. Philly Mineral Water
Here is a nice deep green. iron pontiled soda, one of two variant mineral waters from Johnston. This is the straight line version, and there is also a version with "Mineral Water" arched. The top is an applied tapered blob. See all pics please.
Embossed: JOHNSTON / & CO / PHILADA. // MINERAL WATER
Height: 7 1/8 ".
Color: deep teal green
Condition: Excellent structurally with just a teeny flea bite off the lip that you need to feel for, mentioned for accuracy. Otherwise, there is some overall light scuffing and wear that doesn't detract. The pontil has heavy frosting.
Reference Number: X300
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