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Vintage glass syrup bottle 'Mrs. Butterworth's The Original Buttered Syrup' 24 oz with cap by Lever Brothers Company

Vintage glass syrup bottle 'Mrs. Butterworth's The Original Buttered Syrup' 24 oz with cap by Lever Brothers Company

Selling Price

$22

History

Mrs. Butterworth's syrup was introduced in 1961 by Lever Brothers Company (later Unilever) and became an iconic American breakfast staple. The distinctive matronly-shaped amber glass bottle was designed to resemble a friendly housewife figure, making it instantly recognizable on store shelves and kitchen tables across America. The 24-ounce size with original cap and label represents the classic packaging that remained largely unchanged for decades, becoming a beloved part of American pop culture and nostalgia. These vintage bottles with intact caps and labels appeal strongly to collectors of Americana, advertising memorabilia, and kitchenware enthusiasts who appreciate mid-century consumer product design. The amber glass bottles are particularly valued by those who collect vintage food packaging, syrup bottles, or nostalgic household items from the 1960s through 1980s. The figural bottle design represents an era of creative product marketing and has become a cherished symbol of American childhood memories and family breakfast traditions.

Origin

United States

Maker

Lever Brothers Company

Time period

circa 1970-1985