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Dug Personal Items of the Civil War Soldiers Misc. Excavated |
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Cool Looking Excavated Civil War Era "Ballast" Bottle
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Here is a cool looking Civil War era glass bottle. This is the pattern that is known as a "Ballast" bottle. These were used as soda/mineral water bottles is unusual in that they were intended to not stand upright. Instead, the rounded or pointed bases were designed to do the opposite of most bottle bases and ensure that the bottle was laid on its side so that the wired down cork would not dry out and shrink allowing the contents to loose carbonation and/or evaporate. These type bottles are commonly referred to as "round bottom sodas" or "ballast bottles" since it is believed (and likely true) that many, if not most, of these type bottles were imported from England as "ballast" (weight) in ships returning to the United States. It stands 9 inches tall and is 2-1/2 inches across. It is made of clear glass with a hint of green tone. It has the applied lip at the top. This one is in very nice excavated condition.
Item #: C1422 Shipping Weight:
2 lbs
Your Price:$48.00 USD
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