Johannis-Brunnen

By Anonymous (not verified), 17 February, 2008
Description

Bottle found in vacant house we just bought long with several old bottles.  Has a seal on the front Johannis-Brunnen on top of seal Prov. Nassau on the bottom. Middle of seal is a B with a crown on it.  Back has the imprint of No 9. No markings on the bottom.  Can't find anything online...period.  Some of the other bottles date back to 1885 so I was hoping this would be old as well. 

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Ceramic
Distinguishing marks
Johannis-Brunnen Prov. Nassau No 9
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
11.5" tall 3.25" in diameter
Weight
2 lbs. 12 oz.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
found in vacant house
For Sale?
No

Anonymous (not verified)

17 years 2 months ago

It's a stoneware Gin bottle. Probably Victorian i.e. 19th Century so 1885 would make sense. You haven't said where your vacant house is. I believe Brunnen is part of Nassau (the capital city of the Bahamas). Nassau is on New Providence Island hence the Prov. Nassau.
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torrences4

16 years 4 months ago

I have a bottle almost exactly like yours.  The only difference I believe is that where yours says No. 9, mine says No. 2.  My husband's grandmother gave it to us and her husband found it on their home property in Richland, Mississippi many years ago.  Have you been able to locate any further information on your bottle?
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Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 6 months ago

My father found a bottle with the same markings (crown with a B) 56 years ago while working for a dredging company  in the port of Wilmington Delaware. I have always wondered what this ceramic bottle was. I also saw one on display just like it at Ft. Pulaski near Savannah. I'm so glad to get any infromation on it.  Thanks

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