Old Hancock Rye Whiskey Shot Glass Pre Pro Ludlow KY Little Better Than Need Be

Description

Up for auction/sale is an (circa 1900-1910) antique paneled interior shot glass for "Old Hancock, Rye", a whiskey distiller James Hancock of Ludlow, KY.
I can't date this shot glass specifically, but from what few references I could find, James Hancock started distilling his whiskey in the mid-later 1890s and began marketing a marketing strategy in the early 1900s. (see For reference only image).
This is the text from the glass:
"A little bit better than need be" (arched text), Old Hancock (arched text), Rye, James Hancock, Distiller, Ludlow KY"
Also, "For reference only", I found an image of an actual Old Hancock Rye whiskey bottle, for those who'd be interested. After quite a bit of research, I found very little more than the words written by himself in the Printer's Ink ad (see images).
The glass is in overall very good condition with a couple minor flea bites on the rim and some light scratches to the surface area, but does show significant wear to the most of upper motto line "
A little bit better than need be
". All of the text is there and legible but highly faded in spots, (see close-up images). The rough overall measurements are 2 1/8" tall, with a 2" rim, and a 1 3/8" lightly weighted base.
I have described this antique shot glass as best I can, but to augment my description I have provided several high-resolution images of the glass from varying angles to allow for a detailed review of quality, condition, and desirability.
This will be packaged with care to best ensure this rarely offered shot glass arrives as pictured and described.
If you have any questions, additions, corrections, or concerns, feel free to message me.