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The following bottles are all from the period between 1840 - 1870. They were all recovered from wells and cisterns in the area of the New Orleans' river front. Most if not all came from the many "Cotton Press" warehouses that populated the river front. During the war these warehouses were used to house both Confederate and later Federal troops. |
Ginger beer, rare all white bottle, 8 1/4 inches tall excellent condition.(bs1 08) $24 |
Beautiful civil war whiskey, stands 9 7/8 inches high, fluted body, pontil on base, label panel on face, slight tilt in neck. Full of character. (bs178) $200 |
Very nice civil war relish jar, stands 6 1/4 inches high. irridescent ground action, pontil on base. quality 1850 - 1860 bottle. (bs179) $40 |
Excellent civil war "nickle" beer. English made, found throughout war campsite both north and south. These were commonly used by soldiers for their "refreshments" Bottle stand 7 7/8 high, glass in excellent shape. (bs180) $25 |
Large 1840's ink, embossed lable "Stephen Green's Glasslined Inside". It stands 9 1/4 inches high and a diameter of 3 1/2 inches. There is a slight chip on the base.(bs188) $75 |