This is one of the scarcer non-Savannah John Ryans to hunt for (Butler 10-176). And it's a splendid example. It has loads of embossing, a strong mold strike, nice whittle character in the glass, and a gripping deep cobalt color. There is virtually no wear on the bold embossing, and I doubt this was ever in the ground.

Embossed: JOHN RYAN / S1852T / COLUMBUS / GA. // THIS BOTTLE / IS / NEVER SOLD / 1883

Color: deep purple-hued cobalt blue
Height: 8 1/8"  
Top: applied blob
Base: smooth, embossed with large fancy "R"

Structural Condition: perfect - no damage of any kind.

Surface Condition: Splendid - virtually zero wear even on the base or on the embossing high points. It was probably polish-cleaned since the base shows only trace wear. To be totally picky, the only slight detraction is slight dullness/haze and some residual closure-related residue on the neck just under the blob top - mentioned for complete accuracy. Some nice whittle and small bubbles for charm.

Reference Number: PL9	Reserve It
Price: $395	Payment Info