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Baltimore Loopseal: Applied

Description

(1885-1899) Loopseal top formed by applying a separate gather of molten glass to the neck finish. A tool is then used to form the Loopseal lip treatment suitable for the Baltimore Loopseal rubber and metal sealing device. Invented by William Painter, the "Loopseal" was a rubber disc with a small metal loop. The disc was pressed into a ring area of the bottle. A hook or extractor tool was used to pry out the Loopseal and enjoy the beer.