Bottles Collection (#73)

Advert for Christmas gift 4711 Eau de Cologne
The gift of many gifts. Genuine 4711 Eau de Cologne, blue & gold label. Date: 1934

Chinese Balloon Trick
A group of children watch a street entertainer perform a trick involving bottles and balloons! Date: 1930s

Prohibition Raid
Customs officials of the motor boat Marjorie seizing bottles of contraband champagne off Mont Auk Point, Long Island, New York, U.S.A. during the Prohibition. Date: 16 December 1929

Edecan Champagne
Sober women sorting bottles of Edecan Champagne, Mexico, South America. Date: 1930s

Liquid Lunch

Austro-Hungarian trench with gas bottles, WW1
Scene in an Austro-Hungarian trench during the First World War, with twenty steel chlorine gas bottles ready for use. Date: 1914-1918

Bottling Benedictine at Fecamp, France
Bottling Benedictine herbal liqueur at Fecamp, Normandy, France. The Salle d Etiquetage ( The Labelling Room ). Date: circa 1910s

Royal cipher of Elizabeth II at Carlsberg Breweries in Denma
The royal cipher in an unusual setting at the Carlsberg Breweries of Denmark. Nearly 5000 gold-topped bottles arranged to form the royal cipher E.R.I.I

Daily Mail Home Exhibition - Australian Wines
Daily Mail Home Exhibition - An exhibit promoting the wines of Australia Date: circa 1930s

Chile - Agricultural Labourers Camp
The customs of the agricultural labourers in Chile - a temporary camp where the men are spit-roasting meat and drinking Chilean wine. Date: circa 1910

Packing Beer Bottles
Women packing bottles of beer in an East London brewery. Date: 1965

Drinks in Baronial Hall
Rich man or poor man - they all like a drop to drink: three Scottish noblemen imbibe in a baronial hall. Date: late 18th century

Preparing Lab Slide 50S
A laboratory technician prepares a slide for bacteriological examination. Date: 1950s

Industry / Cork Cutter
Two french cork cutters cutting bark which is stripped from the cork tree, into a variety of small round cylindrical pieces for stopping bottles. Date: circa 1760

Two Gents Drinking C1860
Two smart-looking gents at a London bar counter, one with a short, the other with a stout and bitter; if they get peckish, there are sandwiches under a glass dome. Date: circa 1860

Glass Factory
Making bottles in a glass factory, France. Date: 1862

Plastic bags, bottles and cans discarded in woodland habitat, Northfield Wood, Onehouse, Suffolk, England, october

recycle wheelie bins

Plastic bottle breaking down on beach strandline, Bude, Cornwall, England, january

Recycling banks for paper and glass, in carpark of village hall, Barking Tye, Suffolk, England, april

Outdoor plastic furniture, made from recycled plastic bottles, Bubwith, Selby, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, january

Plastic spray bottle floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Flytipping of furniture and plastic rubbish in rural area, Northern Spain, july

Worker wearing protective mask, mixing pesticides for spraying shrubs at nursery, Northwest Oregon, U. S. A
Worker wearing protective mask, mixing pesticides for spraying shrubs at nursery, Northwest Oregon, U.S.A

Wine casks and bottles on wine estate at sunset, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Close-up of Merlot wine bottle label, showing alcohol content and recycling symbol

Waiter pouring wine on wine estate at sunset, Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Wine bottles stored in cellar, Boschendal Vineyard, Franschoek, Western Cape, South Africa

Fish Room Cleaner plastic container floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorest, England, september

Plastic and glass bottles, plastic bag, disposable barbeque and bong, litter on sandy beach, Studland, Dorset, England, may

Recycling banks for clothing, paper and glass, in carpark of village hall, Barking Tye, Suffolk, England, april

Glass beer bottle discarded on sandy beach, Studland, Dorset, England, may

Milk bottles on doorstep, Lancaster, Lancashire, England

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) juvenile, standing on mud near discarded bottles, Costanera Sur, Rio de la Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, october

American Moose (Alces alces americana) six calves, feeding, being bottle fed milk by zookeepers, Alaska Zoo, Alaska, U.S.A

Chemicals and rock samples in Darwins study
Darwins study. View of a variety of chemicals and rock samples in Charles Darwins (1809-1882) study at Down House, Kent, England

Cape Evans hut, Antarctica
Cape Evans hut. Food supplies in the wooden hut built by the British explorer Robert F. Scott (1868-1912) and his team during the build-up to the South Pole Expedition of 1910-1912

Alcoholic drinks production, Russia
Alcoholic drinks production. Alcoholic drinks being bottled at the API-RVVC distillery, Kaliningrad, Russia

Neurological drug treatment, artwork
Neurological drug treatment, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the use of drugs that affect neural networks by altering the transmission of neurotransmitters across synapses (blue)

Champagne production, 19th century artwork. Winemakers working in old chalk quarries converted into cellars for champagne storage and production in Reims, France

Distillery, 19th century artwork. Workers participating in various stages of the distillation process. At left, the boiler is being refuelled

Olive oil and garlic. Bottles of olive oil next to bulbs of garlic, in a grove of olive trees (Olea europaea). Olive oil, used in cooking and to flavour salads, is high in mono-unsaturated fats

Drinks fridge optical illusion, artwork
Drinks fridge optical illusion. Computer artwork of a fridge with what can be seen as either bottles or glasses inside. This image is based on Rubins vase

Close-up of wine bottles stored in cellar, Boschendal Vineyard, Franschoek, Western Cape, South Africa

Magnum bottles in a small wooden vat at Chateau Saint Cosme, Gigondas, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

Corn oil

Cellar of vintage wine, Boschendal Wine Estate, Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

A wonderful view
Oh, Harold, how wonderful! And to think we forgot the glasses. " Well, my dear, can t we drink out of the bottles?" A mountaineering couple admire the view at the end of a long climb

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"Bottles: A Glimpse into the World of Exquisite Beverages and Sacred Waters" Step into a world where bottles hold more than just liquid; they encapsulate stories, traditions, and moments in time. From the iconic Huggins Beer advert that adorned billboards to the Gilbeys Scotch Whisky advertisement that enticed connoisseurs with its smooth flavor, these bottles became symbols of indulgence and sophistication. In the tranquil Glen-Spey Glenlivet distillery, nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, skilled craftsmen poured their passion into every bottle of Gilbeys Scotch Whisky. The aroma wafting from each sip transported one to a realm of pure pleasure. While milkmen delivered fresh dairy on their floats, Suze Alcoholic Drinks found its way onto shelves across town. Its unique blend tantalized taste buds with an exquisite fusion of flavors - a true delight for those seeking something extraordinary. Venturing further to Lourdes in Hautes Pyrenees, France, we discovered holy water enclosed within humble vessels. These bottles held not only spiritual significance but also served as tangible reminders of faith and hope for pilgrims who sought solace in this sacred place. Descending deep into the cellars of Chateau Lafite Rothschild in Bordeaux, Aquitaine, we marveled at rows upon rows of meticulously arranged bottles. Each one contained years' worth of dedication and expertise - a testament to centuries-old winemaking traditions passed down through generations. Amidst the chaos of war during WW1, an Army Chaplain found solace in his flask tucked away inside his uniform pocket. This simple bottle provided comfort during times when words failed him – a silent companion amid turmoil. Across continents and time zones lies Sherrys restaurant in New York City circa 1902. Here chefs gathered around tables laden with delectable dishes while savoring fine wines poured from elegant glass bottles.