The use of stoneware ginger beer bottles dates back to the 18th century when ginger beer first gained popularity as a refreshing and effervescent beverage. Stoneware bottles were the preferred choice for packaging ginger beer due to their durability and ability to withstand the pressure generated by carbonation.

Stoneware, a type of ceramic made from clay fired at high temperatures, provided an ideal material for ginger beer bottles. The thick walls of stoneware bottles allowed them to handle the internal pressure created by the fermentation process without cracking or bursting. This made them well-suited for containing the carbonated ginger beer.

The production of stoneware ginger beer bottles initially emerged in England, the birthplace of ginger beer. Potteries in Staffordshire, London, and other regions became renowned for their production of these bottles. Skilled potters handcrafted the bottles using traditional techniques, including throwing the clay on a potter's wheel and more...

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A stoneware ginger beer bottle, made in Sydney by Jonathan Leak…

Jonathan Leak: From Convict to Master Potter in Sydney

A stoneware ginger beer bottle, made in Sydney by Jonathan Leak at his Brickfield hill pottery in the 1820s. It is a rare example of the earliest surviving marked pottery made in Australia, impressed stamp 'Leak' to shoulder, 18 cm high. At the age of 42,…

T. Field potter, Sydney antique pottery ginger beer bottle,…

Sydney antique pottery ginger beer bottle with factory mark

T. Field potter, Sydney antique pottery ginger beer bottle, factory mark to side, 16.5 cm high

Thomas Field (Sydney), antique pottery ginger beer bottle,…

1850s Sydney Ginger Beer Bottle by T. Field Pottery

Thomas Field (Sydney), antique pottery ginger beer bottle, circa 1850s, impressed 'T. Field Pottery, Sydney', 16 cm high

Alex Mather & Sons Brewed ginger beer bottle, Singleton, early…

Singleton Ginger Beer Bottle with Batsman Moulding

Alex Mather & Sons Brewed ginger beer bottle, Singleton, early 1900s, with moulded image of a batsman, height 17 cm

Five early pottery storage bottles including: Brownsons Eccles…

Antique Pottery Storage Bottles Collection

Five early pottery storage bottles including: Brownsons Eccles stout; Reed Brothers ginger beer; Edge ginger beer; etc.

A pair of Tooheys stoneware ginger beer bottles. Height 17 cm.

Tooheys Stoneware Ginger Beer Bottles (Pair, 17cm)

A pair of Tooheys stoneware ginger beer bottles. Height 17 cm.

R. Harrison of Fitzroy stoneware ginger beer bottle, and a pair…

Fitzroy Stoneware Bottle and Tramp Art Frames

R. Harrison of Fitzroy stoneware ginger beer bottle, and a pair of tramp art picture frames, late 19th and early 20th century, (3 items), the bottle 22 cm high

Four antique ginger beer stoneware bottles comprising of E.…

Antique Ginger Beer Stoneware Bottles Collection

Four antique ginger beer stoneware bottles comprising of E. Rowlands Pty Ltd 17.5 cm, Wilson's 21 cm, chip to top, Toohey;s Ltd Sydney 17.5 cm and Wangaratta Brewery 20.5 cm

Four antique ginger beer stoneware bottles comprising of Albury…

Antique Ginger Beer Stoneware Bottles - Set of Four

Four antique ginger beer stoneware bottles comprising of Albury Brewing & Malting Co 17.5 cm and Oswald & Metcalf Eaglehawk 21.5 cm, chips to top and 2@ Manger & O'Neill Echuca 18.5c,

Abbotts demijohn, Old English ginger beer, Bendigo, phoenix…

Abbott's Old English Ginger Beer Demijohn - Phoenix Label

Abbotts demijohn, Old English ginger beer, Bendigo, phoenix label, 33 cm

Champion ginger beer stone bottle, Hobart and Strahan

Champion Ginger Beer Stone Bottle - Hobart & Strahan

Champion ginger beer stone bottle, Hobart and Strahan

Abbotts demijohn, Old English ginger beer, phoenix label, 33 cm

Abbott's Ginger Beer Demijohn with Phoenix Label - 33cm

Abbotts demijohn, Old English ginger beer, phoenix label, 33 cm

Abbotts Old English ginger beer demijohn

Abbotts Ginger Beer Demijohn

Abbotts Old English ginger beer demijohn

A stoneware ginger beer bottle, 'Cascade Cordials limited north…

Cascade Cordials Stoneware Ginger Beer Bottle

A stoneware ginger beer bottle, 'Cascade Cordials limited north Sydney'. Height 19 cm.

Alex Mather Singleton Three Lemonade and Ginger beer bottles…

Batsman Bottles: Lemonade and Ginger Beer

Alex Mather Singleton Three Lemonade and Ginger beer bottles each with moulded image of a batsman.

Abbotts old ginger beer stone demijohn

Abbott's Ginger Beer Demijohn

Abbotts old ginger beer stone demijohn

Champion stone ginger beer bottle

Champion Ginger Beer: A Stone Bottle Classic

Champion stone ginger beer bottle

Two early ginger beer crocks, two-tone glaze, Bainbridge…

Two-tone Ginger Beer Crocks with Metal Handles

Two early ginger beer crocks, two-tone glaze, Bainbridge Brothers Auckland and Sharpe Brothers, Australia & New Zealand, chips to base of one, both with metal handles. Height 34 cm

An early New Zealand blob top ginger beer bottle, impressed…

Early NZ Ginger Beer Bottle by George Dixon, Wellington

An early New Zealand blob top ginger beer bottle, impressed mark to the side for George Dixon, Cuba St, Wellington. Height 17 cm

Stone Cascade Brewery Champion ginger beer bottle Hobart &…

Champion Ginger Beer by Stone Cascade Brewery

Stone Cascade Brewery Champion ginger beer bottle Hobart & Strahan

Kelly & Co stone bottle, ginger beer bottle, Hobart

Kelly & Co Ginger Beer Bottle from Hobart

Kelly & Co stone bottle, ginger beer bottle, Hobart

Kelly & Co stone Hobart ginger beer bottle, Bourne-Denby

Bourne-Denby Ginger Beer Bottle by Kelly & Co. Hobart

Kelly & Co stone Hobart ginger beer bottle, Bourne-Denby

A pair of stoneware J. Ladd's ginger beer bottles, Adelaide…

J. Ladd's Stoneware Ginger Beer Bottles

A pair of stoneware J. Ladd's ginger beer bottles, Adelaide port & Gawler, height 17 cm

Five New Zealand blue top vintage stoneware ginger beer bottles,…

Koda Stoneware Ginger Beer Bottles with Sailing Ship Logos

Five New Zealand blue top vintage stoneware ginger beer bottles, all marked 'Koda', three with various sailing ship logos, all Christchurch, some restoration

Five New Zealand vintage ginger beer stoneware bottles; 'D J…

Vintage New Zealand Ginger Beer Stoneware Bottles

Five New Zealand vintage ginger beer stoneware bottles; 'D J Barry Ltd Gisborne'. 'Thomson Lewis & Co... Steam Works...', ' C O Steffenson. New Plymouth' and 'Napier'. Some restoration

Fowler Convict ginger beer pottery bottle, straight impressed…

Fowler Ginger Beer Bottle, c1840s

Fowler Convict ginger beer pottery bottle, straight impressed mark on the shoulder. c1840s. 17 cm

Stephen greens double glazed ginger beer bottle, circa 1840.…

Double Glazed Ginger Beer Bottle, 1840

Stephen greens double glazed ginger beer bottle, circa 1840. Stamped with Stephen greens patent double glaze Lambeth mark. Ochre colour measuring 16.5 cm tall. This mark has been seen and associated with a convict, Hobart bottle. Fleck to lip, chip to

J. Ladd's ginger beer stoneware bottle, 18 cm high

J. Ladd's 18cm Stoneware Ginger Beer Bottle

J. Ladd's ginger beer stoneware bottle, 18 cm high

Two rare T. Field Potter Sydney ginger beer bottles (2)

Pair of Rare Sydney Ginger Beer Bottles by T. Field Potter

Two rare T. Field Potter Sydney ginger beer bottles (2)

Cascade brewery champion ginger beer bottle

Champion Ginger Beer: Cascade Brewery's Finest

Cascade brewery champion ginger beer bottle