17xx with applied seal?

[tigue710]

Awesome bottle!

 

[RedGinger]

How cool to just find that while fishing. Deepbluedigger was saying how it had a big market in Britain. I was wondering, why not somewhere like France, too? I was watching a show (only saw the first few minutes), on how filthy Paris and its water were back in the 18th century. Wouldn't they have imported drinking water as well? I don't know much about this. Thanks. Great bottle.

 

[Donner]

Wow! This was fast investigation. I was about to post a picture of the bottom. I attach it anyway. Maybe I should wash it perfectly. Gaffa tape and stick box is to define the size.

Thanks again for the replies! I will go there again in the summer.

 

[cyberdigger]

Hey Red.. this stuff wasn't just regular old drinking water, it was mineral water, meaning it had minerals in it, which had certain effects on the body, usually relief from constipation, if you catch my drift. []
The market for such 'medicinal water' was huge in Europe, and I'm sure these companies sent their products across borders very frequently, as long as the political climate of these areas allowed..

 

[RedGinger]

Really? I thought mineral water was good for you because of the calcium and minerals. I drink it just about every day. Can't beat it with a little lemon.

 

[cyberdigger]

It all depends on which minerals are in it, and how much.. today's mineral waters are kinda watered down in comparison.. []

 

[RedGinger]

I read that Perrier still contains small amounts of Bromides. Interesting stuff. People with kidney stone problems should probably not drink very much of it, as it does contain calcium.

 

[Sodasandbeers]

This bottle is listed & pictured in Willy Van den Bossche's book Antique Glass Bottles on page 249. He lists it as circ: 1720-1735.

 

[epackage]

ORIGINAL: RedGinger

I read that Perrier still contains small amounts of Bromides.  Interesting stuff.  People with kidney stone problems should probably not drink very much of it, as it does contain calcium.

I drink 3 to 4 24oz. San Pellagrinos a day.....Jim

 

[ScubaDave]

This was found in Roatan Honduras