How old is this bottle from New Zealand I've found?!
How old is this bottle from New Zealand I've found?
I found an amazing looking bottle on the beach today. It has the shape of a big lemon, but with a bottle neck.
The relief inscription, which is partly worn off already from the exposure to the elements, says:
"PURITY
Registered
Thomson & Co
Dunedin
Wellington
Invercargill
Crystal Soda Water
Trademark"
The glass is thick and the whole thing is heavy.
Looking forward to your revelations.
Thank you.
Answers:
I could not find a lot of information on The Thomson, NZ bottling company.
And nothing at all about your particular find.
I did find a collectables/antique auction site which have Thomson bottles listed for sale:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collec...
You may well have a rare find, I suggest you take it to an antique store for an appraisal.
Or, contact the Wellington Antique Bottle and Collectables Club, surely they will be able to date your bottle.
Email:
gale4z@hotmail.com
These links are to more information on the Thomson & Co company (which dates back to 1890):
http://www.homestead.com/wnbottles/files...
(there is a great picture on this page)
and:
http://members.tripod.com/kiwiiconz/thom...