Physical Description
One near-complete aerated water bottle. Applied tooled finish 1840-1920, 2-part post bottom mould. Embossed on body: G . H . BENNETT / TRADE (GHB in flag) MARK / RICHMOND. Embossed on base: KCB / 5 900. G.H. Bennett - Aerated Water Manufacturer, Richmond, Victoria, 1884-1916 . John Kilner & Sons, Glass manufacturer, Thornhill Les and Wakefield, Yorkshire England, 1857-1951.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Historical Archaeology, Public Life & Institutions, Royal Exhibition Building
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Context Number
G-15/(0-500)
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Distinguishing Marks
G . H . BENNETT / TRADE (GHB in flag) MARK / RICHMOND - KCB / 5 900
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Colour
Colourless
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Form
Cylindrical; Rounded Shoulder Body; Shallow Concave (Base)
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Shape
Round
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Provenance
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
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