Holy Grail Of Baltimore Steamer Sodas!!!

[waskey]

I was able to add the rarest Baltimore steamer soda to the collection recently. There, as of now, are only 3 examples from D.A. Cooke with this being the second nicest condition of the three. I have been looking for one of these for a very long time and a good friend was able to sell me this one for a fair price. D.A. Cooke was in the soda/mineral water business for only a year or so this is an extremely rare one; not even listed in the Baltimore Bottle Book. D.A. Cooke also had 2 other relatives in the mineral water/soda business in Baltimore. The other relatives names were Thos. B. Cooke and C.W. Cooke. Not sure what the family relations were, but I do know that they were related. The bottle is embossed D.A. Cooke / horseshoe motif / Baltimore. I am very glad to have been able to add this holy grail to my collection []

 

[waskey]

Close up of the slug plate.

 

[Wheelah23]

I've mentioned I love the steamers, and we all love getting a holy grail, congratulations! I'm happy for you, there's nothing like getting a bottle as nice as that!

 

[waskey]

Thanks Connor! It really is a great feeling isn't it []

 

[baltbottles]

Henry,

When are you going to write a book on the Baltimore steamers? I think something similar to the Ross book of Baltimore beers would be great. Except add in the dates in business and address and other interesting company information.

Chris

 

[Jim]

Congratulations, Henry! Feels great, doesn't it? I agree with Chris, it would be great if you could put together a book on Baltimore steamers. One of my goals is to do a book on early soda bottlers and brewers from my town. ~Jim

 

[rockbot]

I know that feeling! congrats on nice and rare local.

 

[waskey]

Thanks for looking everyone. I am still working on my list of all known known Ellicott City bottles, but maybe when I get a chance, I can begin a book on the steamers. It would be a good idea since it seems like more collectors are beginning to appreciate them more.

 

[beendiggin]

Excellent bottle...congrats