Edwardian Wicker encased picnic bottle . Piccadilly Circus engraved on stopper Picnic bottle

P A "Piccadilly Circus picnic bottle" typically refers to the custom-fitted glass, metal, or wicker-encased flasks found in antique luxury picnic baskets made or retailed by Drew & Sons of Piccadilly Circus during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.About Drew & Sons Picnic BottlesMaker History: Drew & Sons was a high-end London luxury maker and retailer located at Piccadilly Circus. They specialized in fitted wicker hampers, motoring lunch cases, and travel gear for the wealthy.Bottle Design: The bottles and flasks in these sets were custom-shaped to slide into specific slots inside the wicker baskets.Materials: They often featured heavy glass bodies with silver-plated, nickel-plated, or cork stoppers. Many were wrapped in woven wicker or leather to protect against bumps during travel.Purpose: These flasks were built to carry wine, spirits, or fresh water on early automobile journeys, carriage rides, and outdoor hunts.