BOTTLE, GREEN GLASS - JOHN DE KUYPER & SONS ROTTERDAM

c. 1900
Overview

A green glass square shaped bottle.

The base tapers outwards until the base of the shoulder that then curves in sharply to form the shoulder. The neck is a stubby cylinder that then attaches to a long rim opening.

Raised writing on the front and rear sides that have the manfuacturer information.

Some liquid remains in the bottle.

Historical information

Example of imported alcohol to the area. In this case the bottle was imported from the Netherlands.

John De Kuyper & Sons is a manufacturer of liqueurs based in the Netherlands for over 300 years.

The bottle was tossed into a rubbish pit when the contents were finished and the bottle had no use.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK2000.170
Material
Glass
Inscriptions and markings

[THIS BOTTLE IS THE PROPERTY OF / JOHN DE KUYPER & SON / ROTTERDAM] on the front side. Then on the reverse side is [JDKZ].

Year
Statement of significance

MEDIUM

Example of imported alcohol to the area. In this case the bottle was imported from the Netherlands.

Last modified
Friday, 2 October, 2026
Completeness
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