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THE ITEM
This listing features a magnificent, antique turn-of-the-century Jas. E. Pepper & Co. Whiskey Flask. Handcrafted for the historic Lexington, Kentucky distillery, this half-pint clear glass flask features bold shoulder embossing reading "ESTABLISHED 1780" and elegant lower script detailing reading "Jas. E. Pepper & Co. Distillers, Lexington, Ky."
This specific specimen boasts an extraordinary aesthetic double-feature:
Stunning Rainbow Iridescence: Long-term natural underground burial has given the glass surface a breathtaking, iridescent "oil slick" patina that flashes purple, pink, teal, and gold in ordinary daylight.
Vibrant UV Glow: Under a UV blacklight, the chemical composition of the antique glass erupts with an intense, neon-green glow around the thick double-ring collar.
A premier cross-collectible piece that flawlessly bridges the gap between historical Kentucky bourbon advertising and premium UV/Uranium glow glass displays.
WHY THIS PIECE COMMANDS A PREMIUM
Historic Kentucky Bourbon Brand: James E. Pepper is a legendary pre-prohibition brand highly coveted by whiskey memorabilia completionists.
Intense Pearl Patina: The natural iridescence across the paneled face creates a striking, pearl-like display presence even under normal room lighting.
Verified UV Blacklight Reactivity: The brilliant green collar glow instantly draws intense interest from the booming glow-glass collector market.
Brand: Jas. E. Pepper & Co. (Old 1780 Whiskey Brand)
Product: Antique Half-Pint Whiskey Flask
Embossing: "Established 1780" / "Jas. E. Pepper & Co. Distillers Lexington, Ky."
Glass Features: Heavy Rainbow Iridescent Patina & UV Green Glow
Era: Late 19th to Early 20th Century (Circa 1895–1910)
Origin: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Excellent Antique Condition. The flask is structurally phenomenal with no cracks, stars, deep bruises, or chips along the tooled collar or base. The embossed lettering and script are beautifully raised, crisp, and fully legible. Features a gorgeous, authentic iridescent underground burial patina that provides magnificent rainbow light refraction.
SHIPPING & HANDLING
Premium Double-Box Safe Transit. Antique whiskey flasks feature thin flat panels that are vulnerable to side-impact shocks. This bottle will be meticulously wrapped in soft tissue paper to protect the iridescent patina, encased in multiple layers of heavy-duty bubble wrap, and secured in a sturdy interior box. That box will then be floated inside a rigid shipping carton filled with dense packing material to guarantee zero movement and total protection.
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