An early aqua half gallon that is embossed on one side in a circular arrangement: "D.I. HOLCOMB PATENTED DEC 14TH 1869" and on the other side: "DICTATOR FROM HOLWEG & REESE INDIANAPOLIS, IND". Sparkling glass throughout with no damage or stains with the exception of two shallow flakes on the outer mouth. The mouth has a flat groove style finish for a Dictator metal or glass lid and wire clip, which are missing. Base: "W McCully & Co Pittsburgh Pa". This extremely rare jar is one of only two known examples, the other being a quart sized specimen.

est 800-1200

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