Historical information

Coffee essence was stored in glass bottles bought at the local grocery store or at a large city store on a shopping expedition. the shape of the bottles hanged as did the stopper used to seal it. History of 'Robur' manufacturers.

Significance

Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, stopper, embossing, use
Aesthetic: Display showing embossing and shape

Physical description

Clear brown glass bottle of unusual shape. The straight sides go up outwards from the sides of the base which has a rectangular shape. The opening 'sits' on the curved 'shoulders'. There is no neck. Embossed heavily at the bottom of the front and back. Possibly used for storing coffee essence.

Inscriptions & markings

Front & Back: 'Robur'
Base: 4 numbers at the edge too difficult to read.