{"product_id":"antique-mineral-water-bottle-from-selters-germany","title":"Stoneware Antique Mineral Water Bottle from Selters Germany","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis antique bottle held a brand of mineral water called Selters, sourced from wells in the area of Selters, Germany. Bubbly Selters water was popular for centuries; in 1787, over a million bottles were exported all over the world. Our words \"seltzer water\" were derived from this name. We've included a photo of an almost identical bottle from the 19th century that was found when Fort Snelling in Minnesota (!) was excavated. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe salt-glazed pottery bottle is marked on the side of the bottle opposite the high pulled handle. Stamped into the clay is a circle with a standing crowned lion in the center surrounded by the word SELTER.  Beneath that are the words HERZOGTHUM NASSAU. {Duchy of Nassau}.” The symbol is part of the ancestral coat of arms of Nassau, an independent state between 1806 and 1866. The bottle was exported during those 60 years, probably circa 1840's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAnother mark is stamped in ornate script under the handle: The letter W (probably stands for \"wasser\/water\") and under that \"Num. 95\" (the abbreviation of the German word 'nummer' \/number). The 95 is probably the mold number. The bottle stands 9 inches tall; the base measures 3 inches in diameter. Across the handle measures 3 1\/2 inches and it weighs 1 1\/2 pounds. There are old chips on the bottom rim and a couple on the lip (which often happened when the tight cork was pried out). Otherwise, this bottle is in excellent condition, well-made with a clear finish and concise marks. It's a handsome display piece and a nice find for the bottle collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e© \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/PrimpingYourHome.com\"\u003ePrimpingYourHome.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePYH 5527\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primping Your Home Antiques \u0026 Vintage Home Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47834015432891,"sku":"5527","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/9101\/7147\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Mar_7_2026_11_48_37_PM.png?v=1779993943","url":"https:\/\/www.primpingyourhome.com\/products\/antique-mineral-water-bottle-from-selters-germany","provider":"Primping Your Home Antiques \u0026 Vintage Home Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}