This late Victorian olive-black glass beverage bottle dates to approximately c.1880\u20131900 and is a strong example of utilitarian bottle manufacture from the period.<\/p>\n
Made from extremely dark olive-green glass, the bottle appears almost black under normal lighting but reveals its olive colouring when held against strong light. It features a substantial hand-finished neck and lip, rounded shoulders, heavy glass construction and a deeply pushed-up base.<\/p>\n
The bottle retains areas of old soil or mineral accretion around the upper neck and lip. These deposits are consistent with possible historical burial or ground recovery, although the bottle\u2019s earlier provenance is unknown. They have been left largely undisturbed to preserve the bottle\u2019s aged character.<\/p>\n
The glass also displays bubbles, surface variations, scratches and manufacturing irregularities consistent with period bottle production.<\/p>\n
The bottle was most likely originally used for wine, beer, ale or another bottled beverage requiring a cork closure.<\/p>\n
Approximate Date:<\/strong> c.1880\u20131900 Condition is consistent with considerable age and use. No cracks or major chips are visible on inspection. The lip appears smooth and uniform, with surface wear and old mineral or soil deposits remaining around the upper neck.<\/p>\n A characterful piece of late 19th-century utilitarian glass suitable for collectors of antique bottles, Victorian glass and historical beverage containers.<\/p>\n Browse More\u00a0<\/span>Vintage & Antique Bottles<\/a>\u00a0<\/u><\/span>\u2192<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nPeriod:<\/strong> Late Victorian
\nMaterial:<\/strong> Glass
\nColour:<\/strong> Very dark olive green \/ olive-black
\nHeight:<\/strong> 26 cm
\nBase Diameter:<\/strong> 9 cm
\nWeight:<\/strong> 755 g
\nCountry of Origin:<\/strong> Unknown<\/p>\n