Scotch Bottle

Object/Artifact

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Name/Title

Scotch Bottle

Description

Long cylindrical body, uniform in shape, with rounded shoulders and a short neck. Packer finish

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Notes

Two-piece mold; Thick glass

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Above Base

Material/Technique

Embossed

Notes

J & W Hardie Edinburgh

Dimensions

Height

27.31 cm

Width

8.89 cm

Material

Glass

Color

Dark Green

Location

Room

Library (Mezz)

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Peter Bromby

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

J&W Hardie was established in Edinburgh during 1857 as a tea blender and wine and spirits merchant by James Hardie. His sons, John and William, followed him into the business and created The Antiquary blend of scotch whiskey.