Vintage Glass Milk Bottles & Wire Carrier Set | Australian Dairy History

🔎 Key Details

Item: Vintage milk bottle set with original wire carrier
Origin: Australia
Era: Mid–late 20th century (circa 1950s–1970s)
Material: Clear pressed glass bottles with coated metal wire carrier
Capacity:
• 4 x standard milk bottles (embossed, approx. 600ml)
• 1 x smaller milk bottle (included)
Markings: Embossed dairy / milk distributor text including “600ml MILK” and return statements
Condition: Vintage – good overall with authentic age wear (see Condition Notes)

🕰️ Mini Story / Vintage Hook

A beautifully nostalgic snapshot of everyday Australian life, this vintage milk bottle set recalls a time when milk was delivered fresh to the doorstep, clinking softly in its wire carrier. The embossed glass bottles — marked 600ml MILK and return instructions — speak to a practical, circular economy long before the term became fashionable. Complete with its original white-coated wire carrier and an additional smaller bottle, this set makes a striking decorative piece or conversation-starting display. Ideal for collectors of Australian dairy ephemera, farmhouse styling, or mid-century kitchen décor.

📐 What’s Included

✔️ 4 × standard embossed glass milk bottles
✔️ 1 × smaller glass milk bottle (matching style)
✔️ Original wire milk carrier with handle

🧾 Condition

Condition: Good vintage condition
• Bottles show light surface wear consistent with age and use
• Embossing remains clear and legible
• No visible cracks or chips noted
• Wire carrier shows minor wear and patina to coating, structurally sound
• Please note: these are vintage items and are not new

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📦 Postage & Handling

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