{"product_id":"antique-german-taunus-mineral-water-bottle","title":"Antique German Taunus Mineral Water Bottle","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA remarkable piece of European history, preserved in stoneware.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic antique mineral water bottle was produced in Germany during the late nineteenth to early twentieth century for \u003cstrong\u003eJ. Friedrich of Grosskarben\u003c\/strong\u003e, near Frankfurt. Embossed with the historic \u003cstrong\u003eTaunus Brunnen Schutzmarke\u003c\/strong\u003e crest, it once carried naturally carbonated mineral water from the renowned Taunus springs—an area celebrated for its healing waters and exported throughout Europe and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from durable salt-glazed stoneware, the bottle features the warm buff body and distinctive brown glazed shoulder that have become hallmarks of German mineral water bottles from this period. Its utilitarian form, embossed maker's mark, and beautifully aged surface reflect both the craftsmanship and everyday history of the era, making it a fascinating decorative object as well as a collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it serves as a striking accent on bookshelves, kitchen shelves, and console tables, or as a unique vessel for dried botanicals, celebrating the enduring beauty of well-made utilitarian objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an authentic antique. Variations in glaze, color, surface wear, firing marks, and imperfections are expected and celebrated as part of the bottle's history and unique character. \u003cstrong\u003eThere is a repair to the handle, consistent with the age and history of the piece, which does not detract from its display or functionality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic antique German mineral water bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eJ. Friedrich, Grosskarben, Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbossed \u003cstrong\u003eTaunus Brunnen Schutzmarke\u003c\/strong\u003e crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted salt-glazed stoneware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate 1800s to early 1900s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm buff body with traditional brown glazed shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay on a bookshelf with antique books and brass candlesticks, or group with vintage crocks, pottery, and wooden cutting boards for a collected European aesthetic. Beautiful as a standalone decorative object or used to hold dried stems and seasonal branches, this historic bottle brings warmth, texture, and authentic old-world character to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Runner Duck Ltd ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46097007083590,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3596\/1926\/files\/AntiqueGermanTaunusMineralWaterBottle_Salt-GlazedStoneware.png?v=1785951739","url":"https:\/\/runnerduckltd.com\/products\/antique-german-taunus-mineral-water-bottle","provider":"Runner Duck Ltd ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}