Onion bottles, named for their squat, bulbous shape, were commonly used in the late 17th and 18th centuries for shipping and storing wine and spirits. The wide, flat base made them stable on sailing ships, preventing them from tipping over and breaking. They are typically made of dark green or olive glass, which helped protect the contents from light damage.

This early Dutch onion-shaped glass bottle, circa 1700s, displays a nice green color and is beautifully clear. No residue inside, but some surface scratches around the bottom consistent with age. Deep indented base with obvious pontil. Long neck with applied lip. Air bubble throughout. No chips at the mouth. Measures approximately 7.5” tall by 5.5” wide at the base.  A pretty bottle.  [jet] [ph:L]

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