2013.007.03

Bottle, Condiment

Glass makers, during the 19th through mid—20th century offered a fairly wide assortment of different cylindrical or round glass vessels designed for bulky food. The clear cylindrical glass bottle shown here, displays some examples of bubbling. Two seams start at the top and run through the bottle to base.
It is believed this bottle is a mouth—blown bottle blown in a cup—bottom mold, reflecting the manufacturing techniques of that time period1890s to 1910s. This bottle has no distinctive manufacturing related markings on the base, though embossing is present showing a circle interrupted by the letter A.
The base shows a suction scar mark, a result of a mechanical blade or "knife" which cut off the glass being drawn upwards into the blank space. Bottles with suction scars date no earlier than 1905 and typically are after about 1910.
The footed olive style of this bottle is typified by being tall and narrow, having a slight though visibly flaring heel. A distinct constriction ridge at the transition from the body to the neck connects the neck to the ridged attached lip. The "flared" lip finish was corked or utilized some type of cap. The contents of the bottle could have been olives, pickles, honey, preserves. The relatively wide—mouth bore facilitated the packing and removal of the products contained within.

H—7.25 Dia—1.83 inches