I found this bottle in Vancouver a couple of months ago, and wasn't able to identify it online until today. Toulouse ("Bottle Makers and their Marks") mentions the base embossing and that the StH referred to St Helens in the UK, but was unable to identify the manufacturer. I contacted Stephen...
Not sure if this is pre- or post-1900, as I can only date it from 1892-1920 based on the aqua colour & crown finish. It's mouth blown and about the size of a beer bottle, just under 10", but has a kick up base. The only embossing on it is "11-S" on the heel. I'm trying to get an idea of what was...
Mitsuya Cider bottle. Japanese, turn mold, 1911-1930s. This was the most popular soft drink in Japan (apparently it tastes something like Sprite + Ginger Ale), and is still going. Apparently these are as likely to be found in Chinese as Japanese immigrant sites. I found this in Stanley Park in...
What I think I know: Vancouver Breweries Ltd quart beer bottle, manganese, mouth blown, cup-bottom base, crown top (missing), 1918 or earlier.
What I want to know: What was in it? Cascade, their most popular beer brand, came in an amber bottle. Did they have another one in a clear bottle? Or...
I'm not a real bottle collector, I'm just dipping my toes in the bottling world while doing some historical research on a site I came across recently. These are my favourites from that site so far. I've been doing a ton of research trying to date them and learn more about them, and have learned...