Ginger Beer Bottle / SOLD

Description

Civil War Era Ceramic Ginger Beer Bottle – Inventory Number: BOT 003 / SOLD The cylindrical bottle is made of clay and has a light beige two-toned color on the surface.  A light brown coloring starts at the spout and continues to mid-body, the remainder of bottle wears a light cream colored outer surface.  This two-tone glazed bottle measures 8 1/4” high with a 3” diameter base.  Spout has a 1/4” thick brim that held a cork, now missing.  Entire bottle surface is free of cracks and breaks.  Has a small chip on the spout of the bottle, but otherwise in fine condition.  Ginger beer was a popular drink among Civil War soldiers.  It was a  type of alcoholic beverage, flavored primarily with ginger, lemon and sugar.  This bottle  would make a nice addition to a display of a soldiers personal effects. Inventory Number: BOT 003 / SOLD