Item LL 73660 Aerated Water Bottle - Glass, Light Green, London, England, 1809-1920 (Fragment)

Summary

The body of this light green glass soda bottle was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003.

Uncovering past food practices.
Of all the archaeological material uncovered in the Little Lon excavations, the remnants of eating and drinking are the most numerous. Broken plates, bowls, cups and cutlery were thrown into rubbish piles with smashed jars that once held jam and pickles, and jugs that held water or cordial. Shells from oysters, abalone and coconuts were tossed in with bones from mutton, beef, rabbit and pork. Pips and seeds from fruit and vegetables were also added to the piles. These objects offer clues to the food consumed by residents of Little Lon, and are important in the rediscovery of a people, place and time long vanished.

Physical Description

This is the complete body of a 'Hamilton Bomb' aerated water bottle. It has light green glass which is slightly opalised. The neck and lip are missing.

Physical Description

Complete body of a 'Hamilton Bomb' aerated water bottle. Glass slightly opalised. Missing neck and lip. 18 cm long approx. Embossed: "STACKERS, Aerated Water, Thames Street, Stamford Street, London".