Vandenbergh & Co Gin Bottle

Object/Artifact

Key West Art & Historical Society

Vandenbergh & Co Gin Bottle

Name/Title

Vandenbergh & Co Gin Bottle

Entry/Object ID

2012.05.0001

Description

Vandenbergh & Co hand-blown glass gin bottle from the Netherlands (Dutch) dating from the mid-1800s (1840 to 1860). It is a rare variation of a honey olive green. The base actually has raised feet on all four sides. The bottle has a rare 'pig snout' rolled lip. Applied seal on shoulder has a bell and ribbon with 'Vandenbergh & Co'. Seal embossing is clear, seal edges a bit irregular. Bottle has lots of small bubbles on the shoulder. Base is marked with a compass rose.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Vandenbergh & Co

Date made

circa 1840 - circa 1860

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

Top Center

Transcription

Vandenbergh & Co (with a bell and ribbon)

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bottle

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Height

10-3/4 in

Width

4 in

Circumference

14-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions taken at widest point

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Very Good

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good