Bottle: J. Axtmann; embossed glazed stoneware. Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1860-1880.
Entry/Object ID
2010.027.0020
Description
Bottle: glazed stoneware with embossed name "J. Axtmann". Hoboken, no date, circa 1860-1880.
7-1/4" high x 2-7/8" diameter. No marks on base. Chipped mouth.
Hoboken is not stated on the item. See notes re John Axtmann who was a brewer.
Acquisition
Accession
2010.027
Source or Donor
Heliker, John
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of John Heliker.
Made/Created
Date made
1860 - 1880
Notes
Date: 1860-1890
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Notes: John Axtmann (born Baden, Germany 1830? - died 1893?) had a bar at 161 & 163 Newark Street in Hoboken (those are believed to be new numbers rather than old ones.) Apparently his wife Mary (born Baden 1830) carried on the business after his death until 1895 when it closed.
Some of the above information came from two different URL in 2010:
1. http://taverntrove.webtenet.com/breweries/John-Axtmann-Hoboken-5031.asp
2. http://brucemobley.com/beerbottlelibrary/nj/hoboken/axtmanns.htm
Two images are seen of a bottle in this collection with the Newark Street address; description:
#1
Aqua Blue
½ Pint
Weiss
Fredrick Schlich Blob
Private Mold
"THIS BOTTLE NOT TO BE SOLD" on back
Embossing is highlighted
brucemobley.com collection
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2010-12-06
