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**Item:** Antique "Teddy's Pet" Figural Whiskey Nipper / Gag Bottle
**Era:** circa 1900–1904 (Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Campaign Era)
**Shape:** Figural "Turtle-Style" Infant Nursing Feeder
**Material:** Hand Blown-Into-Mold Clear Glass with a Tooled Lip
**Description:**
Up for sale is a fantastic, highly collectible original antique "Teddy's Pet" political/social gag whiskey flask. These miniature bottles were famously distributed during Theodore Roosevelt's active years to poke lighthearted fun at the president and the domestic milestones of the era. The bottle is ingeniously designed to mimic a Victorian-era turtle baby nurser.
The front face features exceptionally crisp, deeply embossed text tracking a humorous timeline:
"FOR YOUR BABY / 5-10 TESTIMONY / 10-15 CEREMONY / 15-20 MATRIMONY / 20-30 ALIMONY / 30-40 EASY MONEY / NOTHING DOING"
The reverse side shoulder is embossed with: "TEDDY'S PET"
The bottom edge is embossed with: "PEACEFUL NIGHTS"
**Condition:**
Excellent vintage/antique condition. The clear glass is remarkably bright, free of major cloudiness or heavy sickness, and features beautiful historical character.
* No cracks.
* No chips or flea bites on the tooled rim or base.
* Please review all high-definition photos carefully to judge the exact cosmetic condition for yourself.
**Shipping & Handling:**
Will be packed with extreme care using plenty of bubble wrap and shipped securely to ensure safe transit. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple items. Please message me with any questions!
