BeachComber
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Hello everyone!
I recently pulled this one out of the silt on a dive at about 15 feet deep. It was burried under two to three feet of silt.
The bottle is embossed with "Booth & Sedgwick's / London / Cordial Gin". I am assuming the GIN is there although currently covered by the coral. The bottle is about 7.4 inches tall and 2.25 inches wide. The glass seems to be whittled yet in great condition. The color is of a deep black glass tone. The base looks like an iron pontil but I could be wrong. Although the bottle is covered in Coral, there is zero damage to this bottle. No cracks, no nips, no chips, nothing!
I've done some research on it but can't really find the exact info I am looking for. Although the bottle is embossed with London, research suggests that the bottle is actually American (really not sure). Also, it is hard to pinpoint a date for this bottle, company information, rarity, value, etc. If you guys have any info on this bottle at all it would be greatly appreciated.
Last question - What is your opinion on the coral? Should I remove the coral (in a safe maner as to not harm the bottle) or should I leave the coral on it?
Thanks again!
I recently pulled this one out of the silt on a dive at about 15 feet deep. It was burried under two to three feet of silt.
The bottle is embossed with "Booth & Sedgwick's / London / Cordial Gin". I am assuming the GIN is there although currently covered by the coral. The bottle is about 7.4 inches tall and 2.25 inches wide. The glass seems to be whittled yet in great condition. The color is of a deep black glass tone. The base looks like an iron pontil but I could be wrong. Although the bottle is covered in Coral, there is zero damage to this bottle. No cracks, no nips, no chips, nothing!
I've done some research on it but can't really find the exact info I am looking for. Although the bottle is embossed with London, research suggests that the bottle is actually American (really not sure). Also, it is hard to pinpoint a date for this bottle, company information, rarity, value, etc. If you guys have any info on this bottle at all it would be greatly appreciated.
Last question - What is your opinion on the coral? Should I remove the coral (in a safe maner as to not harm the bottle) or should I leave the coral on it?
Thanks again!
