The Bottles of Jacob Wirth

Page last updated on 11/18/06

 

 

The second set of reference numbers are from "ANTIQUE BOTTLES OF RHODE ISLAND", the on-line Bottle Book of the Little Rhody Bottle Club.  Listings without pictures are bottles which I DO NOT have in my collection, and which I'm interested in acquiring.

Providence Bottles

     I would like to acquire this bottle for my collection!

 JACOB WIRTH / & CO. / PROVIDENCE,  R.I. in a slugplate.  Reverse, THIS BOTTLE NOT TO BE SOLD.  Aqua, blob top, 9 1/2".

WP-001

iRI-1186

(JW logo) /JACOB WIRTH & CO. / PROV. / R.I. in a diamond, in slugplate.  Reverse, THIS BOTTLE NOT TO BE SOLD near the base.  KARL HUTTER, NY on the base.  Aqua, blob top, 9 1/2".  

WP-002

iRI-1187

I would like to acquire this bottle for my collection!

               

 REGISTERED on front shoulder.  (JW logo) / JACOB WIRTH & CO. / PROV. / R.I. in a diamond, in slugplate.  Clear, blob top, 9 1/4".

WP-003

iRI-1188

REGISTERED on front shoulder.  (JW logo) / JACOB WIRTH & CO. / PROV. / R.I. in a diamond, in slugplate.  Clear, BIMAL, crown top, 9 1/2".

WP-004

iRI-1189

         

I would like to acquire this bottle for my collection!

 REGISTERED on front shoulder.  (JW logo) / JACOB WIRTH & CO. / INC., /  PROV. / R.I. in a diamond, in slugplate.  (INC. is directly underneath CO.)  Clear, blob top, 9 1/2".

WP-005

iRI-1190
REGISTERED on front shoulder.  (JW logo) / JACOB WIRTH & CO. / INC., /  PROV. / R.I. in a diamond, in slugplate.  (INC. is centered underneath JACOB WIRTH & CO.)  (Note variant, third picture - INC. in much smaller print.)  I've classified this variant as WP-006A.  Clear, blob top, 9 1/2".

WP-006

iRI-1191

            

               

 REGISTERED on front shoulder.  (JW logo) / JACOB WIRTH & CO. / INC., /  PROV. / R.I. in a diamond, in slugplate.  (INC. is centered underneath JACOB WIRTH & CO.)  Clear, BIMAL, crown top, 9 1/2".

WP-007

iRI-1192

REGISTERED on front shoulder.  (JW logo) / JACOB WIRTH & CO. / INC., /  PROV. / R.I. in a diamond, NO slugplate.  (INC. is centered underneath JACOB WIRTH & CO.)  Clear, BIMAL, crown top, 9 1/4".

WP-008

iRI-1192.1

I would like to acquire this bottle for my collection!

      

REGISTERED on front shoulder.  (JW logo) / JACOB WIRTH & CO. / INC., /  PROV. / R.I. in a diamond, no slugplate.  (INC. is directly underneath & CO.)  Clear, blob top, 9 1/2".

WP-009

No iRI number

Un-embossed green wine type bottle with kickup base.  10" tall.  Neck label reads MADE ON HONOR / SOLD ON MERIT.  Label reads NARRAGANSETT BREWING CO. / PROVIDENCE, R. I.. / SELECT STOCK / BOTTLED BY / JACOB WIRTH & CO. / PROVIDENCE, R. I.  Circa unknown - I really know nothing about this bottle.  Any information would be appreciated.

WP-010

No iRI number

          

       

 REGISTERED on front shoulder.  (JW logo) / JACOB WIRTH & CO. / INC., /  PROV. / R.I. in a diamond, no slugplate.  (INC. is centered underneath JACOB WIRTH & CO.)  Clear, blob top, 9 1/2".  Porcelain stopper with JW logo, only.

WP-011

No iRI number

(JW logo) / JACOB WIRTH & CO.  /  PROV. / R.I. in a diamond, in a slugplate.  Reverse THIS BOTTLE / NOT TO / BE SOLD.  E.H.E.CO.NO.3 down near base.  Very strong embossing.  Aqua, blob top, 9 1/8".

WP-012

No iRI number

REGISTERED acid etched on front shoulder.  (JW logo) / JACOB WIRTH & CO. / PROV. / R.I. acid etched on the front.  THIS BOTTLE / NOT TO BE SOLD embossed near the base.  Blank slug plate on the rear.  5 embossed on base.  Aqua, blob top, 9 3/8"

WP-013

No iRI number

 

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These page are maintained by the author, Roger Heatley, and Jennrog Collectables LLC, and are intended for the information and enjoyment of all.  I am interested in hearing about and/or acquiring any bottles which are not shown or described on these pages, as well as labeled examples of Jacob Wirth bottles, and can be contacted by email at jennrog@charter.net or by phone at 978-433-8274.