Blob top brown stout

[quaidmon]

I found this inside a 2nd story wall of a house we're working on. The main house was built in 1800 and this was found in an addition built around 1865-70. What would be the best way to clean it? Should I remove the wire? I'm new to this forum and would appreciate any help. By the way I think I may have found a bottle dump dating from the 1920's to the 1950's. Again thanks for any help.

 

[quaidmon]

Sorry I guess the picture did'n't work I'll try again.

 

[woody]

Don't remove the wire. It goes with the bottle.
Wash the bottle just like you'd wash your dishes by hand.
A bottle brush might work well, too.
Nice find!!!