Lot #432: Antique Embossed Torpedo Glass Bottles (Lot of 2)

- 2 antique torpedo bottles, also widely known as Hamilton bottles. These distinctive, round-bottomed glass bottles were designed in the 19th century to store carbonated mineral water or soda. Key Details - Design & Purpose: The bottles were deliberately shaped with a rounded base so they could not stand upright. This design forced them to be stored on their side, which kept the cork moist and swollen, preventing the carbonation from escaping. - Era: They were most popular from the 1840s to the 1870s, though they were used into the early 1900s. - Material & Origin: They are typically hand-blown green or aqua-tinted glass and many British-made bottles were imported to the US as ship's ballast. - Condition: Used - intact with surface wear, dirt/residue and small internal deposits; no obvious large chips or cracks visible in photos Pickup category timeslot {A}