Antique 1833 – 1841, The Haas Co. Chicago, Blob Top Blue Bottle, with Embossed Stamps, THC Trade Mark Logo and Company Spellout. Bottle measures 7″H x 2.25″D at base. Top opening is 3/4″D. Bottle holds 10 oz. and weighs 1 lb.
Research reveals that William Haas opened Chicago’s first commercial brewery in 1833, along with partner Konrad Sulzer, who then sold the company in 1841 to the Diversey & Lill Brewery, (dating this bottle back to the early Haas Co). This does not appear to be a beer bottle, but water.
Front Stamp: The Haas Co, Chicago above THC Trademark Registered, Chicago
Bottom Stamp: THC Logo
Good antique condition. No stopper. There are manufacturing bubbles and striations noted within the glass, no cracks noted. There is interior cloudiness and dirt noted. There is a tiny chip on the right shoulder and one on the inside rim at opening. Exterior wear & scraping noted around base of bottle. See photos for details and condition. No returns accepted. Shipped via USPS Priority Mail.