The original and the best, all other brands are substitutes. The Kilner 17 fl oz Vintage Clip Top Bottle is ideal for serving cold beverages from water and milk to cordials and ice tea; this vintage clip top bottle can also be used as decorative piece for flowers. The bottle has a ceramic lid, zinc plated iron clips and a practical carry handle. Made from high quality glass, this bottle measures 9-1/2 inches high by 3-1/2 inches wide. The original Kilner jar, first invented by John Kilner and Co in the 1840s in England, is as much-loved and successful now as it was 170 years ago. Its long-lasting popularity is owed to its unique pressure seal and iconic design. Put simply, households all over the world trust it to successfully preserve and pickle their fruit and vegetables. A surge in popularity for preserving home-grown fruit and vegetables has catapulted the Kilner jar into the limelight in recent times. Now, not only is the Kilner jar an essential for the kitchen, but has become a statement of style around the home and office. Made in England, Kilner has been successfully canning fruit & vegetables since 1842.