1949 Anchor Hocking Royal Ruby Schlitz Beer Bottle 9.5” #8569 Experimental For Sale

Vintage 1949 Anchor Hocking Royal Ruby Schlitz Beer Bottle – Experimental Design #8569Offered is a genuine vintage Anchor Hocking Royal Ruby red glass Schlitz beer bottle, dating to 1949.This is the 9½-inch Royal Ruby Schlitz bottle identified by mold/design number 8569. It is one of the early Royal Ruby Schlitz bottle designs developed by Anchor Hocking during the 1949–1950 period.Bottle details:* Manufacturer: Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation
* Brand: Schlitz
* Glass: Royal Ruby red glass
* Date: 1949
* Mold/design number: 8569
* Height: Approximately 9½ inches
* Vintage/original bottle — not a modern reproductionThe Royal Ruby Schlitz bottles are of particular interest to collectors because Anchor Hocking produced several different designs during the early development of the Royal Ruby Schlitz bottle, with only some designs ultimately entering regular production. The 8569 design is one of the less commonly encountered examples.ConditionOverall, this bottle is in very good vintage condition for its age.Please examine all photographs carefully, as the photos are considered part of the condition description. The bottle has the expected minor surface wear associated with a vintage glass bottle. No obvious chips, cracks, or repairs are visible in the provided photographs.The rich ruby-red color and embossed markings remain very clear.Bottle is empty and is being sold as a vintage collectible.Collector noteThe base is prominently embossed with 8569, the Anchor Hocking trademark, 1949, and Royal Ruby / Anchor Hocking markings. The bottle measures approximately 9½ inches tall, consistent with documented examples of this design.This would make an excellent addition to a collection of Royal Ruby glass, Anchor Hocking glass, Schlitz breweriana, vintage beer bottles, or early American bottle history.Please review all photographs for the exact bottle and condition before purchasing.