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City of Armadale - History House > Records

BOTTLE, AMETHYST GLASS - DYASONS

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c. 1910

Overview

A purple cylindrical glass jar. The body tapers into a reduced circumference neck. The opening has a finish that allows for a lid to be attached.

The glass has internal cracks and bubbles throughout. No glass has chipped away.

Raised text along the base.

Historical information

Part of the large donation of objects by Ian Boersma. This item was found with others in the rubbish holes of the Richon Vineyards before the land was used for housing.

The name on the bottle [Dyason's] is the name of Joshua Dyason the founder of Dyason and Sons. Initially founded in roughly 1870 in Melbourne, Victoria, his company started manufacturing lime coridal before expanding into other drinks and preserves. His success was partially boosted by the temperanace movement of the time that encouraged the consumption of non-alcoholic beverages.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK2000.195

Material

Glass

Inscriptions and markings

Along the rim reads [DYASONS]

Year

Statement of significance

NONE

Found in rubbish holes on the grounds of the old Richon Vineyards. The jar is an example of food and drink storage used in the area.

The word [Dyason's] along the rim is the name of the manufacturer in Melbourne, Victoria.

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Friday, 2 October, 2026

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