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SHIPPING AVAILABLE > Standing 7.5" tall, measuring around 2.5" in diameter, an aqua to green glass torpedo or "Hamilton" bottle, featuring cast relief lettering around the body reading > THE LICENSED TRADE SUPPLY SOCIETY, LTD. ~ COVENTRY, along with a heral design of a lion rampant, flanked by > REGISTERED TRADEMARK.
The Licensed Trade Supply Society, Ltd., based in Coventry, England, was known for producing various aerated water and mineral water bottles, particularly in the late 19th century. They used distinct torpedo-shaped bottles, often embossed with their trade mark, which included a lion or a crescent moon. These bottles were popular around the 1890s, especially for storing carbonated beverages, and their design reflects the era's attention to preserving the quality of such drinks through innovative bottling techniques.
The torpedo-shaped soda or mineral water bottle is often known as a Hamilton bottle. The Hamilton bottle, named after William Francis Hamilton, who patented it in the early 19th century, is one of the earliest examples of the torpedo-shaped bottle design. These bottles were made to store carbonated beverages like soda and mineral water.
The torpedo shape was intentional, as it prevented the bottle from standing upright, ensuring that the cork remained wet and tight, preventing the carbonated liquid from leaking or losing its fizz. Hamilton bottles, commonly used in the 19th century, are a key example of this design and were widely used for aerated waters, making them a notable connection to the torpedo-shaped bottles. As well, the shape discouraged theft, as there was little use for a bottle of this shape, so people were encouraged to return the bottle for a deposit or trade against the cost of a new, full bottle.
CONDITION REPORT > Perhaps typical and minor elements relative to age, purpose and materials ~ Even so, quite a nice example.
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