Saltesea Oysters Jar

jar

EPHEMERA
American Oyster Co.
USA, RI, Providence
1940-1950
glass; metal
overall: 5 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.

Empty glass Saltesea Oysters jar distributed by the American Oyster Co., Providence, RI, 1940-1950. 15 oz. glass jar made by the Hazel Atlas Glass Company for the American Oyster Co., '5030 / 3' imprinted on the bottom; original metal lid printed 'CONTENTS / 15 FLUID OUCES / R.I. NO. 10 / SALTESEA OYSTERS / AMERICAN OYSTER CO. / PROVIDENCE / R.I. / KEEP CONSTANTLY ON ICE / FROM BEDS OF UNQUESTIONABLE PURITY'. Missing metal handle. Overall fair to poor condition; lid is rusty, center edge is damaged and at risk of breaking, dirty. Overall: 5 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.

2000.168.3