Circa 1850 Kossuth / Tree Calabash - McKearin GI-113
This is a splendid example of this calabash flask. It has a very crisp mold strike, an iron pontil with full black residue, and a nice color. The top is an applied double taper abobe an 8 sided fluted neck
Embossed: KOSSUTH / (picture of Louis Kossuth) / (picture of large tree)
Height: 10 3/4"
Color: light teal (not aqua)
Condition: nearest mint - near perfect structurally (no chips, dings, etc), just the teeniest flea bit nip off the lip mentioned for total accuracy. Very clean, just the normal base wear.
Reference Number: KP6