This mid-century utility jug is molded from heavy soda-lime glass with an authentic pale sea-green tint. Designed for utilitarian distribution—frequently utilized for regional cider, vinegar, spirits, or commercial bulk liquids—the vessel features a classic bulbous profile that gently tapers into subtle vertical fluting along the rounded shoulder. A distinct applied-style glass collar encircles the neck directly beneath continuous machine threads, crowned by an original black enameled metal screw closure that displays honest mechanical wear along its knurled rim.
The underside exhibits classic mid-twentieth-century industrial glassmaker techniques, featuring a stippled textured heel ring engineered to prevent thermal shock and conveyor slippage, an embossed oval-link perimeter band, and a raised mold number 12 in the center recess. The glass retains superb clarity with characteristic factory cooling waves and minute bubble inclusions trapped within the molten gather, lending authentic rustic texture without chips or cracks.
This piece measures approximately 12.5 inches in height, 6.5 inches in width, 6.5 inches in depth, and weighs 3.2 pounds.