Historical information

Soft drink came in bottles bought at the local grocery store or at a large city store on a shopping expedition. the shape of the bottles changed as did the stopper used to seal it. Bottles were re cycled remaining the property of the manufacturer. History of Murray Brewery, Beechworth

Significance

Historical. Change of bottles - shape, glass, stopper, embossing, use.
Aesthetic. Display showing the embossing & shape especially if in good condition.

Physical description

Clear glass bottle. Embossed print in capital letters, around half of the circumference, one third of the way down from the top between the 2 longitudinal joins. The bottom half has straight sides and the top half tapers to the top where a metal crimp fits over the lip. Around the circumference is embossed print in capital letters. The base also has embossing. Crown Seal.

Inscriptions & markings

Around circumference one third from top: 'Murray B.' Around circumference at base: ' Propetery of Murray Breweries pty Ltd. Beechworth.'
Base: F1767 Symbol: 'AGM' and '445' 'M O'