Historical information

Sauce 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. The contents were measured in ounces. (Prior to 1966) The bottles were re cycled remaining the property of the manufacturer. History of Francis Longmore & Co., Melbourne

Significance

Historical: Change of bottles - shape, embossing, measurement of contents
Aesthetic; Display showing embossing, shape and size.

Physical description

Clear glass sauce bottle. Bottom half is an octagon with 1 side of heavily embossed print in capital letters. These straight sides taper into the opening lip and screw top. The base also has heavy embossing.

Inscriptions & markings

Glass has a few bubbles in it.
Side: 'This Bottle is the Property of / Francis Longmore & Coy Melbourne / Nett Contents 13 ozs.
Base: 'A.G.M.' with '4' below