Antique H.W. Harvey & Sons Ridgely MD Embossed Milk Bottle

A charming antique embossed glass milk bottle from H.W. Harvey and Sons of Ridgely, Maryland. The bottle features clear embossed lettering around the shoulder and body reading 'H.W. Harvey and Sons, Ridgely, MD' along with the period-typical registry phrase 'This Bottle Registered, Not To Be Sold.' The glass has developed a light amethyst or smoky tone consistent with age, a natural result of manganese content in early 20th century glass reacting to sunlight over decades. The wide, double-ring lip is typical of early dairy bottles designed to accept a cardboard cap. Significant grime and mineral deposits are present in the crevices of the embossing and around the base, consistent with age and storage. No chips or cracks are visible. Approximately 7 to 9 inches tall based on hand scale, with a roughly 2.25-inch mouth diameter. A lovely piece of small-town Maryland dairy history, ideal for farmhouse decor, local history collectors, or antique bottle enthusiasts.