Does anyone know why an old medicine bottle has an embossed maltese cross on the base?

vettybrisbanevettybrisbane
in Question and Answer


I have an interesting little green Gustav's 'Mellins Infant Food London Bottle, maybe circa 1890. It is full of air bubbles and natural faults, maybe a test run, lol.

But instead of any numbers or what type of milk replacement food it is for what age, it just has a little maltese styled cross embossed on the bottom of the bottle.

Any ideas, or info most very grateful to know.

cheers evette in Brisbane.

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Comments

  • ChrisChris

    Hi Evette

    I know that the Maltese cross mark was used by several US glass manufacturers - your bottle is of UK origin, it may very well be a manufacturer mark as well.

    Chris

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