Description: ANTIQUE C.1877 E.R. DURKEE & CO NEW YORK SALAD DRESSING AMETHYST GLASS BOTTLE. There is a chip on the bottom edge of bottle. Please check out pics. On the bottom of the bottle, it says (Bottle Patented April 17, 1877)The beautiful purple color of this glass is caused by the presence of manganese, which was used in early glass production as a de-colorizer to turn the glass clear. Manganese is one of the oldest glass additives, and purple manganese glass was used since early Egyptian history. Around 1915 most glass companies stopped using manganese, substituting selenium as the clearing agent. Glass that contains manganese will turn amethyst/purple when exposed to ultraviolet rays of the sun or other sources of UV rays. When the process of the sun is accelerated by using UV light exposure, it is called irradiation. It is a permanent process which reproduces the effects of many years of exposure to natural sunlight, but much faster. A glass item manufactured after this era will not turn purple with UV light exposure, so it is a true indicator of this items age. This item has been previously loved. Reusing it promotes a more sustainable lifestyle. Please view all images in this listing as they are also part of the description. I do my best to describe all items as accurately as possible to ensure customer satisfaction.Reasonable “Best Offers” are encouraged and welcome. My goal is to find happy homes for each of my items. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out and I will respond as quickly as possible.Don’t forget to save me as a favorite seller so you can easily find me under the “My eBay” area. If you are a repeat customer, be sure to let me know!Shipping cost varies based on buyers’ location.If you purchase more than one item, I will gladly combine shipping when possible. Please request an adjusted invoice before making payment when purchasing multiple items to ensure correct charges.Thank you for browsing and have a wicked cool day! Please Note: All information is subject to change including but not limited to artwork, design, release dates, edition, and sizes. Colors and shades will vary and may not be an exact match as to what is pictured online. Taxes, shipping, and other applicable fees are not included in price.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Beverly, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-08-07T18:40:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Bottle Type: Food, Sauces & Condiments
Color: Amethyst
Time Period Manufactured: Antique (Pre-1900)
