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BOTTLE, BROWN GLASS - SWAN PRODUCTS

c. 1910
Overview

A brown moulded glass bottle. Square shaped base and most of the body.

Where the upper vertices would meet has been smoothed out and connects to the cylindrical neck. This makes the fours faces of the bottle appear to have a triangle point at the top.

Text and an image has been moulded on the front face with legal information moulded on the rear.

Historical information

This bottle of vinegar was bottled by the RSD & Perth Vinegar Brewery in Perth. It was consumed by people working or living at Richon Vineyard.

It was thrown into the rubbish pit once the contents were consumed.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK2000.188
Material
Glass
Inscriptions and markings

Front [SWAN / PRODUCTS] with a stylised swan in a raised circle.

Rear [THIS BOTTLE / IS THE PROPERTY / OF THE / RSD & PERTH / VINEGAR /BREWERY / PERTH

Year
c. 1910
Statement of significance

MEDIUM

The bottle was used at Richon Vineyard by those living and working there. The bottle contained locally made vinegar.

Last modified
Friday, 2 October, 2026
Completeness
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