MILLS BEEHIVE LIP SELTZER. 5.1ins tall. The very first offer...

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£2,000 - £3,000

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MILLS BEEHIVE LIP SELTZER. 5.1ins tall. The very first offering of what is generally accepted as the finest UK seltzer? Mid blue glass, distinctive & unique beehive lip with 5 raised lines. Front embossed J MILLS & SONS/ ROUEL ROAD/ BERMONDSEY, to rear BUYING OR SELLING/ THIS BOTTLE/ IS ILLEGAL, around the bottom perimeter PLEASE KEEP THIS BOTTLE ON ITS SIDE. Despite having a top of lip f lake this item has been left exactly untouched/ as dug many years ago, the new owner can decide if to clean or not? An extremely rare offering & unique opportunity to acquire such a UK mineral classic. Believed the first ever offered on the open market?

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Auction Date:
6th Jul 25 at 11am BST

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