RARE POWDER HORN FLASK--WISTARBURGH GLASSWORKS--1742 Start Price USD 55,000.00 Current Price USD 55,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 Location Florida See more about 'RARE POWDER HORN FLASK--WISTARBURGH GLASSWORKS--1742' Description       RARE POWDER HORN FLASK--WISTARBURGH GLASSWORKS--1742       An extremely rare powder horn flask attributed to the Wistarburgh Glassworks---the first glass factory in America, operating from 1739 to 1782 near Alloway in southern New Jersey. At that time, Caspar Wistar managed to import glass making experts from Europe, to initiate a glass works at that site. The factory became very successful, including Ben Franklin as a friend and customer of Caspar Wistar. Powder horn featured here acquired with an original note attached to one side of flask. Over the period of several years the powder horn has been viewed by experts, agreeing to its source. For two years it was featured as a special exhibit at the "National Bottle Museum" in the upstate New York village of Ballston Spa, where it was placed in a prominent showcase. Exhibited for public recognition, it has also been noted in antique glass periodicals. The original label---now removed because of its deterioration and partial loss of readability, was inscribed in early handwriting: "Glass Powder Horn/Made at The First Glass Works/in America, Alloway, Salem/1742/53." The number 53 was perhaps used for reference. We were able to salvage some of the note---photographed here and retained. Powder horn measures 8 inches high---3 1/4 inches wide. Blown olive green glass---stands upright---flat body and pinched at ends---patterned with sixteen ribs--knobbed, curved neck. Several photos included of this historical and particularly important early American Powder Horn Flask.View our other auctions on eBay at antiquessideshow Buyer pays shipping and insurance charges Payment       I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal Money Order Personal CheckShipping & Handling $0.00 USPS First-Class Mail® Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album Click to View Image Album    FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.    FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today! Place a Bid!