Brilliant post up WD
Ok-let me address the wonderful looking blue tailed critter, I should of put it in the topic section earlier.
Now the wonderful sperm bottle dating pre 1900 and if I would of dug it I would see the seam ring at the shoulder, then at the ring that is on the neck.
Slight seam above the ring, though if you can imagine the blob type lip removed it would of had an unfinished lip-so applied lip is very evident.
Now the bottom of the bottle showing the ghost "N" very cool indeed.
Now to throw an actual date 1890 give or take a 5 more so on the giving side. (hope that made sense)
The sha.org is a rabbit hole of information and should be done in moderation because nothing will be done for hours on end. Lol
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