Spirit Bottle

Object/Artifact

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Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute

Name/Title

Spirit Bottle

Description

Thick, cylindrical body with sloping shoulders, clear mold line between body and shoulders. Short neck with double ring finish. Sediment accretion covering bottle.

Made/Created

Time Period

Prior to 1838

Notes

Three-piece mold

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Shoulder

Material/Technique

Embossed

Notes

“PATENT”

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom

Transcription

“H. RICKETTS & CO GLASS WORKS, BRISTOL”

Material/Technique

Embossed

Dimensions

Height

22.86 cm

Material

Glass

Color

Black

Location

* Untyped Location

L’Herminie Bottle Case

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Teddy Tucker

Related Places

Place

Shipwreck

L’Herminie

Island

Bermuda

* Untyped Place

Atlantic Ocean