Rare 1880s PrePro Amber Whiskey Flask BJ Goldsmith Saratoga Springs Adirondacks

Description

Very rare antique 1980's pre-pro amber whiskey flask with the label of B.J. Goldsmith's, dealer of groceries, wines, liquors and cigars in Saratago Springs, in the Adirondacks. Measures nearly 7" high and seems to be around a third of a quart. Bottle clear and in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks or cloudiness. Some chipping and soiling to label.
Goldsmith, Benjamin Judah was born in Russia, Poland, March 15, 1840. He came to the United States in 1857, settling first in New York, where he learned the cigarmaker's trade. He remained in that city until 1863, when he moved to Saratoga Springs. He was engaged in the manufacture of cigars there from 1865 to 1873. He established himself in the wine, liquor and cigar business. Mr. Goldsmith was a member of the board of directors of the First National Bank of Saratoga Springs. N. Y. He was twice married; his first wife was Mary J. Howe. who died in 1872, leaving one daughter, Nina; and his second wife was Eliza Cohn, and they had one son, Irving Goldsmith.
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