Susemihls favorite stopper 1879

[J.R. Collector]

Susemihl Closure, circ: 1879-1885, Occurs on 8 bottles:
Invented by: Herman Susemihl,
American Patent: July 8, 1879.
This closure was another variation of the bail stopper. The stopper consisted of a brass disk with a rubber disk that was attached to a securing wire around the neck on one side and could swing over the top of the lip and was secured by a clip on the other side. This closure was marketed as the "favorite Stopper."

This last picture shows that there are a ton off tiny air bubbles running through this bottle. Really cool.

 

[ROBBYBOBBY64]

I love bottles and i know some are quite valuable... But having the original closure is priceless! Sarasota941 you have a real nice bottle there.

 

[J.R. Collector]

I like the race to find the best enclosure during these times. I could only imagine how dirty and gross a Hutchinsons stopper could be. ( Dirt, rat pee/poop, etc) Also you had to push it down into the drink before you could drink it.