The pocket flask shape was one of the workhorses of mid-century American glass production — used for medicinal spirits, small-batch liquor, and pharmaceutical tonics that moved through legitimate channels in the years after Prohibition’s repeal. This unbranded clear glass example carries the production date 50 on its oval base, placing it precisely in 1950, well within the Federal Law embossing era that ran from 1935 through the mid-1960s. The thin flask profile made these bottles easy to carry; the unbranded form suggests contents sold under a generic or house label.
Embossing: FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE wrapping the body; 50 date code on the oval base.
Condition is excellent for a beach-recovered piece. Authentic age-appropriate patina and slight cloudiness consistent with 70+ years in the ground. Clear embossing throughout. Minor surface wear consistent with its history. No chips or cracks.
Dimensions: 6.75" H × 3" W × 1.5" D | Clear glass | Excellent vintage condition with honest patina
The slim flask profile reads naturally on a bar cart or apothecary shelf — style it with Federal Law-era branded bottles for a display that traces the history of post-Prohibition American spirits regulation. Works as a bud vase for tall dried stems, a dark academia bookshelf accent, or a quiet luxury display piece where the form is allowed to speak without competing for attention. Federal Law bottle collectors will recognize the base code immediately.
Recovered from New York City’s historic shorelines and landfill sites by Brooklyn Sea Glass. Ships carefully packed.
