Antique Late 1890s Embossed 5” H Sperm Whale Sewing Machine Oil Amethyst Bottle For Sale
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Antique Late 1890s Embossed 5” H Sperm Whale Sewing Machine Oil Amethyst Bottle:
$20.00
“Sperm whale oil is very light and fine, and it has a low freezing point. As a result, it was used to lubricate fine machinery such as clocks, watches, and sewing machines from colonial times into the 20th century.”
This bottle stands 5” tall and 1 ¾” wide. It has recessed panels all around with the front panel embossed “SPERM SEWING MACHINE OIL”. It has a delightful neck ring and has turned a nice amethyst in the sun. The ring is just a mess and is inconsistent and flawed. The neck is not straight and leans forward consistent with 1890s manufacturing. There is a strange glassy blob on the shoulder that looks like another flaw when it was made. There is a tiny lip flake on the backside but no other damage. It is in dug condition with some haze but very clean overall.
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