Historical information

Beer came in bottles sold at licensed premises either locally or in larger cities visited during shopping expeditions. The shape of bottles were recycled remaining the property of the manufacturer who paid for their return. History of Manufacturers Bottle Co. of Victoria

Significance

Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, embossing. Collected by bottle collectors.
Aesthetic: Display showing embossing & shape especially if in good condition.

Physical description

Clear brown glass beer bottle. Straight sides 190 mm from base. Sharp taper to neck which tapers for 90 mm to opening. At top of straight side is a heavily embossed spade (as in cards) shape with M.B. at top and C.V. beneath - both inside spade shape. Bottle made with 2 longitudinal halves. At the bottom near the base is heavily embossed print (in capital letters) around the circumference. At the base is embossed a horseshoe shape.

Inscriptions & markings

Inside spade shape: M. B. above C. V.. Along the circumference at the bottom "The Property of Manufacturers Bottle Co. of Victoria Pty. Ltd.'. At the base; A horse shoe shape with a pointed curve.