A lovely antique stoneware mineral water bottle from the Folkestone & District General Supply Co Ltd, featuring an attractive oval black transfer print to the front.
The transfer includes “L.V. Mineral Water”, “Unrivalled Brand” and “Ginger Beer”, making this a great piece of Kent advertising and bottle history. Similar Folkestone District General Supply Co stoneware bottles are collected today.
🕰️ Age
Believed to date from the late Victorian / Edwardian period, circa 1890–1910.
✨ Features
• Folkestone & District General Supply Co Ltd
• L.V. Mineral Water branding
• “Unrivalled Brand” and “Ginger Beer” transfer
• Cream and brown glazed stoneware
• Traditional blob-top bottle
• Approx. 165mm / 6.5 inches tall
• Strong period advertising transfer
• Kent / Folkestone local interest
📌 Condition
Good antique condition with expected age-related surface marks, staining, glaze variation and general wear. There is a tiny chip to the base edge, clearly shown in the photographs. Some natural manufacturing irregularities are also present. Please study all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.
✨ Ideal For
Ideal for collectors of antique bottles, ginger beer bottles, mineral water bottles, stoneware, Kent advertising, Folkestone memorabilia and local history. Also makes a lovely rustic display piece.
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