Stoneware Bottle. Need ID of makers mark.

[gallienus267]

Found this while scuba diving years ago in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It has flat panels all around except on the very front where it is rounded. Incised in the neck are the letters A.N.S. I have not been able to find any information about the maker and possible age or original contents. Thanks for looking.

 

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[downindixie]

It could be British,I couldn't find it in "U.S. Marks" on pottery.

 

[gallienus267]

Twenty or so years ago there was a story in Scuba Diver magazine about the Hawaii bottle museum saying that for a small fee and a photo they would try to ID your finds. I responded and received an answer. They stated that they could not find the A.N.S. maker but said that by its looks that they figured that it was English in origin. Most likely an ale. Maybe 1860's or 70's. Just wanted to know what the experts thought. Thank You.

 

[dave-enc]

cool looking bottle paul, hopefully someone will be able to identify for you.
Bobbie said there used to be rumor there was a couple of old rail cars out i the middle of the lake
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dave+bobbie

 

[Roger Mn.]

Are there any marks on the bottom.Try Ansbach,Bavaria,Germany.Onolzbach was the old name for Ansbach.Hard- past porcelain,1758-62;moved to Castle of Bruckberg, 1762-1806;sold 1806;continued to 1860.Any blue marks on the bottem or impressions,numbers or factory marks.I dont know for sure.You do the reserch.Good luck.