Description
The nose(4")is aqua green and bottom (16") is brown. Three stars on the top half moon shaped emblem. Middle emblem three crowns above a man on a horse carrying a sword in center. Left bottom corner coin shaped with face in the center and the words "NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR" circling the face. Other wordings: Right bottom corner frayed."PRINTED IN FRANCE" (tiny letters), "ENTERED AT STATIONERS HAL_ __ "(frayed), "TFPCSEC", "MENTIONS F_ _ _ ORABLL_ _"(frayed). On the back top (level with front emblem) blown raised 1/4" lettering "FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE",on the back bottom blown raised 1/2" lettering "JULES ROBIN & CE" below that "COGNAC, FRANCE". This is a very large bottle.
Category
Antique Bottles
Medium
hand blown aqua green and brown glass
Distinguishing marks
Printed in France
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
20" high, base 5", very large bottle
Date Period
1855
History
I know it is over 200 years old, authentic, bought it at garage sale 10 years ago. I might sell it if it's worth good money. Need it appraised please.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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