Physical Description
One light green glass torpedo bottle base and body fragment. The bottle has been manufactured in a 2-piece mould and bears a partial maker's mark of George Henry Bennett of Richmond (1884 to 1916).
Physical Description
One light green glass torpedo bottle base and body fragment. The bottle has been manufactured in a 2-piece mould and bears a partial maker's mark of George Henry Bennett of Richmond (1884 to 1916).
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Historical Archaeology, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Godden Mackay Logan Heritage Consultants (GML), Department of Archaeology, La Trobe University, Australia Gallery, History & Technology Department, Museum Victoria, 18 Jan 2010
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Manufacture Date
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Context Number
I14//
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
Maker's mark. Bennett established his aerated water business in Richmond in 1884. The company traded as G H Bennett until it was sold in 1916.
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Colour
Green, Light
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Technique
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Provenance
236 Church St, Richmond
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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References
Arnold 1997: 9
[Book] Arnold, Ken. 1997. Bottle Collectors Guide: Identification and Valuation Guide., 1997, 9 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Bottles, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
