Name: Two Ginger Beer Bottles, Fitzgerald and Hartridge, Sold as a Set, c. 1890
SKU: 33195
Availability: InStock

Two tone Ginger Beer bottles from the late 19th century. Sold as a Set.

A. John Fitzgerald – D’Arcy’s XXX Invalid, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
“Invalid” drinks were marketed as health tonics for the sick, elderly, or recovering patients. Ginger beer was believed to aid digestion and improve strength. “XXX” often indicated extra strength or premium quality.

This bottle is in good condition, with a chip on the bottom front as shown and a thin hairline crack on the left side. Measures: 8” tall x 2 1/4” wide

B. Hartridge & Sons, Hambledon – Ginger Beer. Hartridge & Sons is a long-established drinks company founded in 1873. They produced mineral waters, ginger beer, and later soft drinks.

The bottle is in very good condition free of chips and cracks. Measures Approximately – 7 3/4” tall x 2 1/2” diameter at base

These charming bottles
would be a great neutral addition to your Antique English Advertising Pot collection. Please study the images as they represent the exact pot you will receive.

Most pots have some level of crazing, may have spots of discoloration, light hairline cracks and minor chips and fleabites that should be considered patina, additions to character and do not detract from its display value. These are expected due to age and use as they were often buried for decades before being dug up and rescued.

These are authentic antique advertising bottles sourced during my recent buying trip to England. I have been sourcing these wonderful antique pots for over 12 years from sources who are actually digging them up in ancient rubbish sites all over England. I purchased my first antique Advertising pot when my husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to live in England in the 1980’s. Our daughter was born there and we enjoyed living in England so much we often went back to visit after returning to the US.

Interestingly, this same daughter’s husbands job moved them to London were we have enjoyed visiting our grandchildren and traveling the countryside antiquing.

On our many visits we have became friends with many of the “diggers” excavating the ancient dumpsites all over the UK and now source thousands of pots from them every year. I still love the charm they add to every room they are placed in.

Returns are not accepted on these rare authentic pieces but please contact if you have any questions.

Weight

3 lbs

Dimensions

8 × 6 × 5 in

Two Ginger Beer Bottles, Fitzgerald and Hartridge, Sold as a Set, c. 1890

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