Historical information

Whisky came in bottles sold at licensed premises either locally or in larger cities visited during shopping expeditions. The shape of bottles varied. Bottles were recycled remaining the property of the manufacturer who paid for their return. History of James Dickson Co. Pty. Ltd.

Significance

Historical: Change of Bottles - shape, glass, embossing. Collected by bottle collectors.
Aesthetic: Display showing embossing and shape

Physical description

Clear glass whisky bottle with heavy embossing on one side where the maker's name and details is printed in capital letters longitudinally. Heavily embossed zig zag pattern at the top of straight sides that go three quarters of the way up. The sides taper to the neck which has straight sides to the screw top opening. The tapered section is grooved with ridges of straight lines to a lip which is between it and the neck.

Inscriptions & markings

Side (longitudinally): 'This Bottle is the Property of / James Dickson & Co. Pty Ltd / Established 1854 / Melbourne Aust. / And Cannot Be Legally Used By Others'
Base: 'A' above 'F892' and 'M' beneath. Reading from the inside of the bottle on the base is 'E41'