1880's Coral Encrusted Soda Bottle - Found in the sea in Belize

[Martyo]

Lived in Belize many years and my wife and I used to metal detect and dive for bottles just offshore inside the reef. One day we found 6 of these bottles, among others we found throughout the years. I usually cleaned all the coral off with muriatic acid. This one I just loved the way it looked so left it. It reads "Bottled By Romac Springs Belfast St Established 1850 I believe these "soda bottles" Were from 1880's-1890's. Love to hear from anyone with more info- Cheers

 

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[Bernitup]

Lived in Belize many years and my wife and I used to metal detect and dive for bottles just offshore inside the reef. One day we found 6 of these bottles, among others we found throughout the years. I usually cleaned all the coral off with muriatic acid. This one I just loved the way it looked so left it. It reads "Bottled By Romac Springs Belfast St Established 1850 I believe these "soda bottles" Were from 1880's-1890's. Love to hear from anyone with more info- Cheers

I agree with ya, it has a fantastic look to it… I especially like that the bottle and coral line up well, with the Belfast beautifully centered. Great find!👍🏼

 

[xr7ator]

I have several round bottom sodas and wish one was embossed. The coral really is appealing. Thanks for sharing.

 

[xr7ator]

I'm sure you already know why they have round bottoms.

 

[CAgem]

The 'bottle people' call them Hutches for the method used to seal them. They went away when the 'crown top' was made.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Great find !

 

[oldmxrat]

Very cool!

 

[Digger RJ]

Lived in Belize many years and my wife and I used to metal detect and dive for bottles just offshore inside the reef. One day we found 6 of these bottles, among others we found throughout the years. I usually cleaned all the coral off with muriatic acid. This one I just loved the way it looked so left it. It reads "Bottled By Romac Springs Belfast St Established 1850 I believe these "soda bottles" Were from 1880's-1890's. Love to hear from anyone with more info- Cheers

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!