{"product_id":"antique-jas-eckersley-sterling-f-b-b-stoneware-bottle-bolton-england-c-1880s-1900","title":"Antique Jas. Eckersley “Sterling F.B.B.” Stoneware Bottle (Bolton, England – c.1880s–1900)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handsome Victorian stoneware bottle from Jas. (James) Eckersley, bearing the bold black transfer-print “Sterling F.B.B.” trademark and an establishment date of AD 1865. Produced in Bolton, Lancashire, these thick-walled, salt-glazed bottles were typically used for ginger beer, mineral water, or fermented beverages during the late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features a clean cream glaze, a stopper-style rounded top, and beautifully preserved typography—including the central “E” shield and banner cartouche. A wonderful piece of English advertising pottery with loads of character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts neutral tone and crisp graphic make it ideal for styling on shelves, with dried florals, or displayed within a vintage apothecary or pantry vignette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Jas. Eckersley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTrademark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling F.B.B.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Bolton, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: c.1880–1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Stoneware with black transfer print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition; minor glaze flecks and light surface wear as expected; graphic is strong and clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758860779771,"sku":"VINT4498","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/9645\/8379\/files\/7BE9D628-9D64-48E8-B3D2-6E80B19528F5.jpg?v=1765284579","url":"https:\/\/www.blackbirdvintage.com\/products\/antique-jas-eckersley-sterling-f-b-b-stoneware-bottle-bolton-england-c-1880s-1900","provider":"Blackbird Vintage Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}