Explore antique bottles and collectables with the Bottles and Collectables Club of WA (BACWA). Our members share an interest in Western Australian bottles, glass, ceramics, advertising and the stories behind them.
Use these guides to explore bottle types, local manufacturers and other collecting interests. For photographs of club activities and collections, visit our BACWA photo gallery.
Antique bottles
Browse guides to Codd marble bottles, chemist and medicine bottles, ginger beer bottles and other historic containers. Compare bottle shapes, closures and labels, or explore locally made glass from Perth Glass Works.
- Marble or Codd’s Bottles
- Ginger beer bottles
- Chemist Bottles
- Hamilton or Torpedo Bottles
- Lamont Bottles
- Hybrid Marble Torpedo Bottles
- Beer bottles and bottle exchanges
- Black glass bottles
- Perth Glass Works
- Cordial bottles
- Pickles, Oils & Vinegars
- Sauces, Chutneys & Pickles
- Milk & Cream Bottles
- Ceramic / Pyro Label Bottles
- Other Patent Bottles
Ceramics & pottery
Explore Western Australian ceramics, including Wembley Ware, Calyx Pottery and Darbyshire, alongside other studio pottery collected by club members.
Advertising & breweriana
Discover metal advertising signs, cool drink advertising and breweriana. These pages cover collecting interests connected with hotels, breweries and beverage businesses.
- Metal Advertising Signs
- Cool Drink Advertising
- Breweriana
- Other Advertising Pieces
- Stamped metal ware
Other collectables
Collecting extends beyond bottles. Explore sporting memorabilia, stamps, postcards and registration tags, or browse our wider collectables page.
WA aerated water manufacturers
Follow our regional guides to Western Australian aerated water manufacturers, including the Wheatbelt, Murchison Goldfields, Mid West and Great Southern. These histories provide context for names found on local bottles and advertising.
- Aerated Water Manufacturers
- WA Aerated Water Manufacturers
- The Wheatbelt Region
- The Murchison Goldfields Region
- The Mid West Region
- The Great Southern Region
Photos
Photo Gallery
Marble Bottle Photos
Hamilton & Maughams Photos
Have a bottle or collectable to identify?
Send an item enquiry to BACWA with the wording on the item, its approximate size and where it was found or acquired, if known. Clear photographs of the whole item, base and any embossing or maker’s mark can help members understand what you have. Our enquiry form allows up to three optional photographs.
Meet other collectors in Perth
Visitors and prospective members are welcome at club meetings. See upcoming BACWA meetings and events for confirmed dates, the venue and monthly specials, or ask about joining the club.