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CD 106 - Type II, Mold G5.1

CD 106 Type 2 Mold G5.1 front
CD 106 Type 2 Mold G5.1 reverse
Color: Green w/amber streaks, bubbles
Base Type:

*this piece has internal fractures - piece courtesy Steve Blair

Features: Retooling of CD 106, II, Mold G5 to strengthen lettering, now strong with triangular edges. On front, a die stamped mold number is added to the right of L logo. The old Gayner mold number is no longer visible. On reverse, U.S.A. is enlarged and new periods added; one of the old periods is still visible just after A (see below). The dot of glass is still visible in the lower right O of NO.

Mold Number Location: On front to the right of L logo.

Lettering Images:

detail of original period
Arrow marks original period.

CD 106 Type 2 Mold 5CD 106 Type 2 Mold 5.1
Comparison of first CD 106, Type II, Mold 5 (left) and retooled CD 106 Type II, Mold 5.1 (right)