Civil War Era Ginger Beer Bottle / SOLD

Civil War Era Ginger Beer Bottle - Inventory Number: BOT 161 / 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 while the remainder of bottle wears a light cream colored outer surface. This two-tone glazed bottle measures 8” high, has a 3” diameter base.   Spout has a ¼” thick brim that held a cork, now missing.  Entire bottle surface is free of cracks, chips and breaks. Maker marked.

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 soldier’s personal effects.

Inventory Number: BOT 161 / SOLD