{"product_id":"126ba4-early-south-carolina-dispensary-pint-bottle","title":"Early South Carolina Dispensary Pint Bottle (1893–1898) – Hand-Blown Amethyst Glass, Sand Pontil Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Carolina Dispensary System liquor bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the \u003cstrong\u003eearly years of the state-run dispensary era (circa 1893–1898)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This example is the \u003cstrong\u003epint size\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, and features the correct \u003cstrong\u003eembossed South Carolina Dispensary seal\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e“S C \/ DISPENSARY”\u003c\/strong\u003e lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-blown\u003c\/strong\u003e, evidenced by the \u003cstrong\u003edistinct sand pontil scar\u003c\/strong\u003e on the base—an early manufacturing trait seen on 19th-century utility bottles. The glass has naturally turned a \u003cstrong\u003esoft amethyst (purple)\u003c\/strong\u003e from long-term sun exposure, confirming \u003cstrong\u003emanganese-clarified glass\u003c\/strong\u003e and reinforcing its pre-1900 origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally used for state-controlled liquor sales during South Carolina’s short-lived experiment with government alcohol distribution, these bottles were deliberately embossed to prevent reuse and bootlegging. The system ended in 1907, making surviving early examples increasingly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCirca \u003cstrong\u003e1893–1898\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePint size\u003c\/strong\u003e (approx. 8\" tall)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-blown\u003c\/strong\u003e construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSand pontil base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally sun-colored amethyst glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbossed \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Carolina Dispensary\u003c\/strong\u003e seal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonest age wear and interior haze consistent with period use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo visible cracks or structural damage noted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edesirable early example\u003c\/strong\u003e that checks the boxes serious bottle collectors look for: \u003cstrong\u003epontil base, amethyst glass, and early dispensary embossing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Suitable for advanced collections, Southern history displays, or high-end antique inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Antiques \u0026 Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51902117019941,"sku":"5091190251183","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/8190\/8517\/files\/2026-01-15-nWOcvwQv-IMG_4298.jpg?v=1768495452","url":"https:\/\/inletlegacy.com\/products\/126ba4-early-south-carolina-dispensary-pint-bottle","provider":"Legacy Antiques \u0026 Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}