R.M. Mills & Co. Torpedo Bottle

Glassware

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2024.9.3

Description

A clear, glass torpedo bottle. The body of the bottle is oval in shape, with a rounded bottom and a short neck. The glass is slightly green in color. The manufacturer's information and logo is embossed on one side of the bottle.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Acquisition

Accession

2024.9

Source or Donor

Shari Flick

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Dave Flick

Glassware Details

Glassware Type

Bottle

Technique

Blown, Molded

Made/Created

Manufacturer

R.M. Mills & Company

Date made

circa 1864 - circa 1890

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On face of bottle

Transcription

R.M. MILLS & Co. [logo] BOURNE

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Bottle, Seltzer

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bottle, Serving

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel, Drink Serving

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Serving Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Length

7 in

Circumference

7-3/4 in

Material

Glass

Condition

Overall Condition

Good