Found in 110 feet of water in Lake George, NY

[mjmdfacc]

Can some one tell me the approximate age and what may have been in it? thanks

 

[DoubleEagleHunter]

1860s-70s. Applied top and blown in a mold and by the shape I’d say that was a water bottle.

 

[DoubleEagleHunter]

Found it diving I assume?

 

[CanadianBottles]

I'd say probably Irish, dates to 1880-1910, and contained ginger ale. Every marked round bottom bottle like this that I've seen was for ginger ale, and although some were used in North America the applied lip makes me think it probably comes from Ireland where the majority of these originated.

 

[mjmdfacc]

Thanks. There are no markings/writing at all if that helps. Yes, found diving.

 

[mjmdfacc]

I'd say probably Irish, dates to 1880-1910, and contained ginger ale. Every marked round bottom bottle like this that I've seen was for ginger ale, and although some were used in North America the applied lip makes me think it probably comes from Ireland where the majority of these originated.

Thank you

 

[mjmdfacc]

I'd say probably Irish, dates to 1880-1910, and contained ginger ale. Every marked round bottom bottle like this that I've seen was for ginger ale, and although some were used in North America the applied lip makes me think it probably comes from Ireland where the majority of these originated.

Thank you

 

[ROBBYBOBBY64]

Hamilton bottle.
ROBBYBOBBY64.

 

[DeepSeaDan]

I've dived a number of these "round-bottom" bottles over the years. Many are embossed, while many are not. Here's a thread from 2009, discussing this style of bottle:

Blob top round bottom bottle

This maybe should have been posted in the soda forum, but I wasn't sure. I recently scored this on E-bay. I probably paid too much but I've always wanted one of these. Now that I have one, I'm curious about it's history and purpose. My main question is why the round bottom? I know that some wine...

www.antique-bottles.net

Cheers,
DSD

 

[Dogo]

They were intended to be kept lying down to keep the cork wet. There were stands that could be placed on a table. to hold it upright for serving. The stands are scarce, but make a nice go-with. I think they were only used with carbonated beverages.