Antique Guinness bottle with label and bale top

ritchiepropsritchieprops
in Question and Answer
Can anyone tell me about the date or any info on this old Guinness bottle. It has embossing on the back and the bale top closure. I've never seen a Guinness bottle like it.
The label does not have the Harp design on the top either.
Thanks, Ritchie

Comments

  • ChrisChris
    The closure is a Lightning type stopper (there are a number of similar designs)

    This bottle is outside my area of expertise but in general I can say it dates to later 19th century.

    Consider also that the bottle may have been reused so the label may not be original to the bottle..

  • ritchiepropsritchieprops
    Just curious because the bottle is heavily embossed with the guinness logo and the stopper has the name on it as well. It does seem to be all original and the label does not have the Harp design which was introduced in 1862.

    Thanks, Ritchie
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