Thanks for welcoming me!

Hi Everyone,

It's great to be a part of the Antiquers community!

I'm looking for some feedback on an old, what appears to be, hand-blown green glass Arrowhead carboy. I can't find any comparable pieces on the web and was hoping that someone within this community may be able to help place a value and perhaps suggestions on where to sell it.

Thanks so much!!!
Mark

 

Glass water jug. I see "ARROWHEAD" but what is the other word above (Below) it? Any markings on the bottom?

 

LOS ANGELES, Rayo

 

OK, thanks.

 

What does it hold - 5 gallons?

 

It doesn’t state 5 gallons on it that I could find but based on the other car boys that I have, it is 5 gallons. It is the same in stature and size.

 

I figured as much. (Former home wine maker here.) I cannot imagine how something this large and heavy could be "hand-blown."

 

LOL! Meet the worlds biggest glass blower - His specialty was 5 gallon water jugs -

 

There are many Arrowhead water carboys to be found with a Google Image search. (Named for Lake Arrowhead, of course.) Here's an example. Don't see one exactly like yours but... you can check eBay for comparables.

Debora

 

Here's information about the brand.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrowhead_Water

Debora

 

Ah. I thought that brand sounded familiar!

 

Thank you. I can't find anything that is a match.

 

I just found this, the history of ARROWHEAD. I wonderful read...
https://www.kcet.org/shows/lost-la/how-mountain-spring-water-became-big-business-in-old-los-angeles