A vintage clear glass Cohn Bros soft-drink bottle embossed with the company name, circular CB monogram and the Victorian localities Bendigo and Swan Hill.<\/p>\n
Its tall crown-seal form and distinctive lettering make it an attractive addition to an Australian bottle collection. The raised ownership wording around the lower body preserves its connection with a well-known regional beverage business.<\/p>\n
About Cohn Brothers<\/p>\n
Cohn Brothers grew from Bendigo\u2019s nineteenth-century beverage industry, producing cordials, soft drinks and beer. The business was established by Danish brothers Moritz, Julius and Jacob Cohn, with a later factory at Swan Hill. Its bottles, crates and advertising preserve a recognisable part of central Victorian commercial and social history.<\/p>\n
Identification and approximate date<\/p>\n
The base carries F1449, an AGM monogram, M and 2.<\/p>\n
A closely matching bottle with the same base code is catalogued by Kiewa Valley Historical Society to the 1940s\u20131950s. This supports an approximate period; the exact production year of this example has not been established.<\/p>\n
Dimensions and weight<\/p>\n
Approximately 8 \u00d7 8 \u00d7 28 cm high.
\nWeight: 655 g.<\/p>\n
Condition<\/p>\n
Good vintage condition, with a visible surface scratch, minor surface imperfections, age-related wear and some staining or cloudiness. Please examine all photographs as part of the description.<\/p>\n
Offered as one bottle without a paper label or cap.<\/p>\n