U.S. Navy Embossed Mustard & Pepper Bottles Recovered Charleston, South Carolina 

Description

U.S. Navy Embossed Mustard & Pepper 

Bottles Recovered Charleston, South Carolina 

 

A scarce and highly desirable pair of Civil War period U.S. Navy issue condiment bottles, each of classic paneled form in aqua glass and boldly embossed with vertical “U.S. NAVY” markings. One bottle retains its identification as “MUSTARD,” while the companion example is marked for “PEPPER,” forming a seldom-encountered matched set. 

 

Both bottles exhibit strong mold definition with chamfered shoulders and elongated bodies, typical of mid-19th century naval tableware. The glass shows heavy marine wear consistent with long-term submersion, including surface etching, iridescence, and encrustation—clear indicators of authentic underwater recovery rather than ground find examples. 

 

Recovered from the waters off Charleston, South Carolina—one of the principal theaters of Union naval operations during the war—these bottles represent tangible remnants of shipboard life, likely originating from a Union naval vessel operating along the blockade. 

 

A rare opportunity to acquire a true matched pair of U.S. Navy–marked Civil War bottles with documented maritime recovery and strong display presence. 

  

Inventory Number: BUT 200