Vintage Scotch Appraisal

Buchanan's 'Black & White' Scotch Whisky Bottle (Green)

This item is an antique Buchanan's Scotch Whisky bottle, specifically a 'Black & White' brand bottle, made of dark emerald green glass. The bottle has a flattened, rectangular body with rounded shoulders and a short, stout neck leading to a threaded finish, indicating it was designed for a screw-on cap rather than a cork. The glass appears to be machine-made, suggesting a post-1900 manufacturing date, likely early to mid-20th century. The most prominent feature is the embossed lettering on both sides of the bottle. On one side, the words 'JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. LTD. GLASGOW & LONDON' are clearly visible, with 'SCOTLAND' also discernible below. On the opposite side, the phrase 'THIS BOTTLE IS THE PROPERTY OF JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. LTD.' is embossed, along with the words 'BLACK & WHITE' which is the well-known blended Scotch whisky brand. There are no immediate signs of cracks or significant chips, and the glass retains a good luster with a slight surface patina consistent with age and typical handling. The rich green color is characteristic of amber or dark glass used for alcoholic beverages to protect contents from light. The construction is robust, and the mold seams are visible, which is typical for machine-made bottles of this period. No specific quality indicators beyond the clarity of the embossing and the integrity of the glass are evident from the image, but the overall condition appears good for an excavated or vintage piece.