This soda has a very showy deep purple-hued cobalt. The top is an applied blob. The iron pontiled base has some good residue.

Embossed: JOHN RYAN / EXCELSIOR / MINERAL WATER / SAVANNAH GA // UNION GLASS WORKS / PHIL.A / THIS BOTTLE / IS / NEVER SOLD

Height: 7 1/4"  
Color: deep purple-hued cobalt blue

Condition: Excellent - perfect structurally (no dings, chips, cracks), except that there is a long string bubble on the inside from the neck through shoulder on the one side. Although it looks to be open there is no discoloration and doesn't detract. Otherwise, the bottle has some spotty wear - see pics.

Reference Number: GW56

Price: $290