Pre-Hemingray Patent Dec 19 1871 (R skirt) Patent May 2 1893 drip patent date. Nice, early script embossing. Only issue is 1 drip tip was bumped, the drip did not break but created a see thru ghost bruise at mould line which you are looking at. Displays VVNM from either side. Color is a nice aqua. $10 + shipping.