Pontiled Dr. Wistar's Balsam

 

 

 

 

 

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Circa 1850 Pontiled Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, Philadelphia

Heavily hammered and whittled example of this 8-sided clasic patent medicine, circa 1850. The top is a very small applied taper. Open pontiled bottom.

Embossed:  DR. WISTAR'S // BALSAM OF // WILD CHERRY // PHILAD.A // - // I. B.

Height:  6 3/4"  
Color: aqua

Condition: near perfect structurally - only very minor issue is a 1/16" tick nip off the heel underneath. Otherwise, this has some stain and spotty light wear. It is in it's natural state, never tumbled cleaned, crisp embossing, natural patina. You can polish clean it if desired, but I prefer this natural look.

Reference Number:  SH245

Price: $65