Bottles Collection (#74)

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

Metropolitan Police scientific investigator
A Metropolitan Police scientific investigator examining evidence from a crime scene

Banquet aboard H. M.s Wellington
Entertainment to Admiral Dundas, on board H.M.S Wellington of the Baltic Fleet

Marlene Dietrich by Tony Wysard
Subtitled Gilding the Lily, a caricature of film actress Marlene Dietrich gazing at her reflection in the mirror while at a dressing table littered with numerous bottles and pots of cosmetics

Suburban Sunday in the back garden
A suburban Sunday in the back garden. Mother and son keep cool with bottles of drink, while the dog laps up a glass of Caribbean lemonade. Dad, overheated, gives himself a break from mowing the lawn

Two couples enjoying a champagne picnic
Two couples, one young, one middle aged, , enjoying a champagne picnic in front of a stone wall

Family and car in the desert, Middle East
A mother and her two children, together with grandparents, perch at the side of their car in the desert, somewhere in the Middle East

Nurse at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, with a nurse selecting medicines from a cupboard, while referring to a checklist on a clipboard

Bawarchi (Cook) - India - he is breaking an egg into a copper pan

Wagon laden with fiasco Chianti bottles
Unloading bottles of Chianti - Tuscany, Italy. Chianti was (for many many years) historically associated with these squat bottles enclosed in a straw basket (called a fiasco )

Bottling of Mares Milk (Kumis)
Russia - the bottling of Kumis by a Muslim family. Kumis is a fermented dairy product traditionally made from horses (mare s) milk

Winemaking equipment, Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal
An antique object used in the making of wine, in the showroom of Henriques & Henriques SA, Camara de Lobos, near Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Boudoir Beauty by Charles Robinson
A lady at her toilette is brought yet more bottles and boxes to add to the rather lavish collection already in her dressing room

Tunisia - Arab Grocer
Arab Grocer in Tunis, Tunisia. Some of the items for sale include hand brushes, vegetables, candles, bottles containing drinks or potions, sieves, pans, baskets and rope

Three-wheeler milkfloat
A Milkman on his morning round, fills up a crate from his vintage yet stylish three-wheeled float. This model is a Norwich Dairy milk electric, (DP Kathanode battery operated) delivery float

James Hallett, the Sussex Charlata
Illustration of James Hallett, " the Sussex Charlatan" in his consulting room with ladies waiting outside the door, circa 1795, by Clifford Thompson, circa 1822. HPG/8/2/1 (xxii)"

Beauty Routine 1931
A woman examines her face in a looking glass at her dressing table, surrounded by bottles of lotions and potions to improve her reflection

British soldiers refilling their water bottles
Photograph of British soldiers refilling their water bottles from a pipe laid alongside a light railway track

Wine-bottles in place of crosses
Illustration by Frederic Villiers showing French soldiers marking the graves of their fallen comrades by wine bottles filled with names and particulars

American Drinks, showing a large cistern of soda water and t
An illustration of a typical American soda fountain with bottles of orange, lemon, raspberry and strawberry syrup to make flavoured soda drinks

Mac Murroughs Chant
MacMurrough chants a song in Celtic, which has his audience in raptures

Grocers shop by Percy Macquoid
Engraving to accompany a story in the Graphic ( Madame Leroux ), showing a typical interior of a grocers shop during the late 19th century

American Red Cross in France
Red Cross nurses preparing bottles for babies under war conditions

Advert / Erasmic Perfume
Erasmic perfume: in bijou bottles at 3d each

A Merry Christmas
A Christmas scene from the early 17th century showing seven men round a table raising goblets in the air for a toast. Several empty bottles or flasks are scattered about suggesting that a lot of wine

Restaurant scene
Evening in a modest restaurant showing diners at candlelit tables and a busy waiter carrying a plate of hot food and three bottles of wine

Bottling at Couvreur

Milk Inspector
A (British) Government Inspector quality checking bottles of milk on crates on the back of a milk float

Ginseng, Namdaemun Market, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Olive oil for sale on market stall near Positano, Amalfi Coast road, Campania, Italy, Europe

Slipper Limpets - chains of one on top of another, onold bottle
DWG-658 Chain of Slipper Limpets on old bottle Crepidula fornicata D. W. Greenslade Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sabretooth Blennies - this nasty little blennie imitates a cleaner wrasse
VT-8758 Sabretooth Blennies - this nasty little blennie imitates a cleaner wrasse. When a fish stops to be cleaned instead of picking off parisites it bites a piece out of the unsuspecting fish

Dog - French Bulldog in studio with baby bottle of milk
LA-6018 Dog - French Bulldog in studio with baby bottle of milk Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Local liqueur display, Portovenere, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Petrol pump, Segou city, on the bank of the river Niger, Mali, Africa

Snakes in bottles of spirits thought to have medicinal properties, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mesopotamian antiquities, Louvre Museum, Paris, France, Europe

Champagne production, Saarburg, Saar Valley, Germany, Europe

Remedies in a chemists shop, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Spices at the Aswan spice market, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pops, Arcadia, Oklahoma, United States of America, North America

Worcestershire garage and owner before a fire
Worcestershire garage and seated owner surrounded by oils, engine treatments and lubricants. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Coral and Sponge Encrusted Bottle. Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Litter washed up on Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire (rr)
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

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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.