This late Victorian olive-black glass beverage bottle dates to approximately c.1880\u20131900 and is a characterful 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 to strong light. It features a substantial hand-finished neck, rounded shoulders, heavy glass construction and a deeply pushed-up base.<\/p>\n
The mouth and lip are slightly irregular and show old wear or historic loss. Importantly, the affected edges are smooth and well worn to the touch, with no sharp or freshly fractured areas apparent. The wear appears long-standing and consistent with the bottle\u2019s considerable age and use.<\/p>\n
Areas of old soil or mineral accretion remain 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 intentionally been left largely undisturbed to preserve its 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 body chips are visible on inspection. The irregular mouth shows old smooth wear rather than fresh sharp damage.<\/p>\n A strong display piece 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> 25.5 cm
\nDiameter:<\/strong> 8.75 cm
\nWeight:<\/strong> 699 g
\nCountry of Origin:<\/strong> Unknown<\/p>\n