Bidspirit auction | 1866 John Ryan Excelsior Soda

1866 John Ryan Excelsior Soda Cobalt Blue Bottle - A remarkable 19th-century hand-blown cobalt blue glass soda bottle from John Ryan's historic Excelsior Soda Works of Savannah, Georgia, featuring deeply embossed lettering reading ”JOHN RYAN / 1866 / SAVANNAH / GA.” This desirable Southern soda bottle features a rich cobalt blue color, cylindrical body, sloping shoulders, elongated neck, and distinctive applied tapered blob-top finish, originally designed to accommodate a cork stopper. The smooth base bears a raised letter ”H,” and the glass displays characteristics associated with early hand-blown manufacturing. An appealing piece of Savannah commercial history and an excellent addition to a collection of antique American bottles. Measures 7 1/2” tall. Antique condition with surface scratches, scuffs, interior cloudiness, and age-related wear consistent with its age and use.