Description

Antique Penfolds Brown Glass Bottle – Crown Bottle Works Sydney – c.1910s Australian Wine & Brewery Collectable

Description

Add a genuine piece of early Australian brewing and winemaking history to your collection with this Antique Penfolds Brown Glass Bottle, manufactured by Crown Bottle Works, Sydney, and dating to the late 1910s. Originally produced for Penfolds, one of Australia’s oldest and most celebrated wine producers, this bottle is believed to have been used for fortified wine or port, although many similar bottles were also utilised for other wine styles during the period.

Made from heavy amber-brown glass, the bottle was designed to protect its contents from light exposure, making it particularly suitable for fortified wines and other premium beverages. The sturdy construction reflects the quality of Australian bottle manufacturing in the early 20th century, while the embossed markings provide an authentic connection to two iconic Australian companies.

Founded in 1844, Penfolds established itself as one of Australia’s leading wineries, becoming especially renowned for producing fortified wines before later achieving worldwide recognition for its premium table wines. Bottles from this early period are increasingly sought after by collectors of Australian advertising, brewery memorabilia, antique bottles, and wine history.

Manufactured by Crown Bottle Works Sydney, one of Australia’s leading glass manufacturers of the era, this bottle represents an important chapter in the development of Australia’s glass and wine industries.

Features

• Genuine antique Penfolds bottle
• Manufactured circa late 1910s
• Made by Crown Bottle Works, Sydney
• Heavy amber-brown glass
• Originally used for Penfolds wine, likely fortified wine or port
• Embossed manufacturer and branding
• Excellent display piece for collectors of Australian bottles and wine memorabilia
• A wonderful example of early Australian glassmaking

Condition

Presented in good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with well over 100 years of age. The bottle has surface scratches and scuff marks, typical of long-term storage, handling, and use. These do not detract from its authenticity or display appeal and are common for antique glass of this era. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition report.

Why Collect Early Penfolds Bottles?

Early Penfolds bottles are highly collectable due to their connection with one of Australia’s most historic wineries. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Penfolds became famous for producing high-quality fortified wines, ports, and medicinal wines, many of which were supplied in sturdy embossed bottles manufactured by leading Australian glassworks such as Crown Bottle Works.

Collectors value these bottles for their embossed lettering, distinctive colour, historical significance, and association with Australia’s pioneering wine industry. Examples dating from the 1910s are becoming increasingly difficult to source, particularly those retaining clear embossing and free from major damage.

Whether you’re a collector of antique Australian bottles, brewery and winery memorabilia, or early advertising collectables, this Antique Penfolds Brown Glass Bottle is a fascinating piece of Australia’s winemaking heritage and would make an excellent addition to any collection.

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