BOTTLE A (LEFT)

 M. Shumate – Purity Bourbon Flask

Identification

·         Embossing:
M. Shumate
Purity Bourbon

·         Style: Flask-shaped whiskey bottle

·         Glass: Clear, slightly grayish (typical pre-1920 soda-lime glass)

·         Base:

o    Visible mold seam to the base

o    No pontil scar

o    Early machine-made production

Dating

Circa 1905–1915

BOTTLE B (RIGHT)

“REGISTERED FULL PINT – M. Shumate”

Identification

·         Embossing:
REGISTERED
FULL PINT
M. Shumate

·         Purpose: Compliance bottle

·         Glass: Clear, cleaner formulation than Bottle A

Dating

Circa 1910–1920

·         Fully machine-made

·         Uniform lip and neck

·         Mass-produced compliance mold

Condition

·         Cleaner interior than Bottle A

·         Minor base wear

No structural damage

Each $40 or both for $60