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Latter's Sacramento Cal.(inside rounded border) Home Brewed Ginger Beer

 Here's something a little different from our normal western whiskey fare.

 

"Latter's / Sacramento Cal.(inside rounded border) / Home / Brewed / Ginger / Beer (inside border)"

 

Antique Stoneware Ginger Beer from Sacramento Cal.

 

Research has revealed that Latter was originally located in Sacramento, before moving north to Seattle Wa. in or about 1906.

 

These are a scarce and sought after west coast stoneware piece.  

7 7/8" tall. It is clean and the crown top lip (typically damaged while being opened) is problem free. Unusual tricolor pattern with upper third being light brown, a band just below the shoulder a darker tan and the lower body being light tan with black transfer lettering.

There is an area of glaze transfer located on the reverse shoulder; a result of being in contact with an adjoining piece after being loaded for the kiln, but prior to being fired. It is in manufacture and not damage. Condition issue is limited to a flake off the heel / base, which is clearly shown in one photo. The margins are smooth and it may be production related (clay sticking to the plate the "bottle" was fired on), as other areas on the base also show signs of poor mixing of the clay.

 

This offering is part of a large "closet collection" that was dug in the 1960's in the Sacramento and Stockton areas of California.

 

It is offered as is. $50~ or best offer. Postage via USPS Ground Advantage is extra and based on USPS rate chart and the buyers mailing address at the 2 lb. rate.

   

 

Consignment

 

Commodores / Royal / OK / Bourbon K.y. / (all in ornate banner beneath picture of crown) / Marx & Jorgenson / Portland, Ogn.

Here's one you don't see every day~ Fresh from the wilds of Oregon; this example is a recent find. It is clear with a touch of light sun colored amethyst. Tooled top with Riley patent inside thread closure. The base mark of 680H inidactes that it was blown at the Abramson Heunisch glass factory in San Francisco, just prior to the 1906 Earthquake and Fire.

The good news; no chips cracks or major post production damage. There is stain / haze, both inside and out. A light scrape is present at the base as shown in the photo closeup with the arrows. A pro-cleaning would likely remedy both issues. Bold and crisp strike, overall decent character. Full face embossing. A decent piece with room for improvement.

This is a consignment from the finder. No IT stopper was included with the bottle. I have never seen or heard of an embossed Jorgensen stopper. I will provide the choice of either a plain or star stopper.

I am posting the photos of the bottle as received. It is currently in an ammonia water bath at tepid temps. If the bath improves the appearance notably, I will re-shoot and post updated photos.

 As stated, this is a consignment. If anyone has an interest, please feel free to place an offer via email (address at the top of the website front page) and I will relay it for consideration. 

Lemme know.        jstateglass@gmail.com 

 

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