1976 Owens Illinois Amber Glass One Gallon Jug Spurred Handle Bicentennial Era For Sale

Item: Vintage 1-Gallon Glass Bottle (Bicentennial Era)
Manufacturer: Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Production Year: 1976
Color: Deep Amber Brown
Capacity: One Gallon (Embossed on shoulder)Description & Condition:
Up for sale is an authentic, vintage 1976 one-gallon amber glass utility jug from the U.S. Bicentennial era. This piece features a distinct \"spurred\" finger loop handle design with a sharp pointed flare at the base corner, setting it apart from standard round-handled jugs. The upper shoulder features elegant, raised thin-font block lettering reading \"ONE GALLON\".This is a fantastic rustic piece of vintage Americana, perfect for country farmhouse decor, vintage bottle collections, or functional use as a homebrewing carboy or unique coin bank.The underside features clean, readable factory markings confirming its exact history. The Owens-Illinois \"I inside an O\" trademark logo is flanked by the plant code 1 (Alton, IL) and the date code 76 for 1976. The lower heel of the jug is stamped with the factory mold catalog number B-2270.Condition Details:

• The glass is in excellent vintage condition with no deep structural damage or cracks.
• A prominent vertical line is visible running up the side of the glass; this is a normal factory mold seam from production and is not a crack or fracture.
• The main body, handle weld, and upper neck are clean with rich amber color depth and great clarity.
• Includes the original weathered metal screw cap, which shows an authentic rusted patina from age but still screws onto the threads securely.

Please review all the provided close-up photographs to verify the excellent condition and distinct factory markings.