Item Number: BOT-3
Approximate Size: 7¼” H – 9 oz.
Production Dates: 1934-1943
The Cordial Bottle is the next size down from the Decanter & Stopper. Both of these liquor items were introduced at the same time; however, the Cordial Bottle & Stopper had a much shorter production life. A “cordial” is often described as a sweet tonic. They are usually flavored with a variety of fruits, nuts, spices, etc. – and when added to the main liquor, make the drink more flavorful. It makes sense that this bottle would be smaller in size when compared to the larger Decanter, as Cordials usually act as additives – enhancing the main spirit or whiskey. If you live in the UK; however, a cordial can refer to a sweet, non-alcoholic liquid.
The Cordial Bottle is very similar to the Large Cologne. The outside dimensions are approximately the same; however, the Cordial has a larger volume capacity. (Cordial = 9 oz. Large Cologne = 8 oz.) Even though these are the recorded holding capacities from Fostoria Glass, it is always wise to expect some slight fluctuations in this regard. Some books state that the Cordial Bottle was introduced in 1915; however, that information is flawed. It was the Large Cologne that debuted in 1915, not the Cordial. Since the two bottles are almost identical in design, this is probably a contributing factor to the confusion between the two items.
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