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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Gordon's dry gin bottle found in ocean

« on: July 09, 2013, 06:53:59 am »

The top one is a picture of my bottle, the bottom one is a picture of a similar bottle with the same design as mine on it (mine is really worn out).

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Gordon's dry gin bottle found in ocean

« on: July 08, 2013, 12:53:37 pm »

I kinda figured someone threw it in the ocean... I don't really need to take the top off for anything, I was just lookin for a little history behind it, that's all

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Antique Questions Forum / Gordon's dry gin bottle found in ocean

« on: July 07, 2013, 11:36:14 pm »

Hi, I'm a first time poster on this forum. While moving my girlfriend into my house I came across an item that I have a few questions about. In 2003 I was in seaside heights, New Jersey swimming in the ocean. As I was getting out and about ankle deep in water, I felt something hit my ankle. I reached in and pulled out a bottle filled with sand and sea water. The bottle says "Gordon's dry gin" on it, and has a weird design on the bottom (I can't make out what it is). There are no other markings on the bottle. I've done extensive research and can only find similar bottles with writing on the side. Mine does not have writing on the sides, but I believe it could have as the edges of the bottle are really smooth as if it had been worn out. The lid on it is extremely tight and I can't get it to come off. I am wondering if anyone has any idea what time period this bottle may be from or any other information on it. I'd really like to know why it was in the ocean, but I know that's a long shot.

I attached pictures of it. Ten years later it still sits in my cub board and still has sea water in it. Thanks in advance for any help.