ASSORTED DUTCH BLACK GLASS CASE-GIN BOTTLES, LOT OF SIX, various shades of olive-green/black, each with applied rounded blob or tapered mouth and smooth base, comprising two examples with applied shoulder seals embossed "AVH" including one also embossed "A. VAN HOBOKEN & Co. / ROTTERDAM" on two sides, and four smaller examples ranging from approximately a quarter pint to a full pint, the smallest embossed "JJ MELCHERS W ZN" on one panel. Mid to late 19th century. 5 1/4" to 10 5/8" H.
Literature: "AVH" examples parallel Van den Bossche - Antique Glass Bottles, p. 133, pl. 85.

Collection of the late Al and Billy Steidel, Alexandria, VA.

Excellent condition overall with generally minor wear, except tallest AVH example with excessive wear and scratching to rear shoulder and a pinhead sized bruise at mouth.