Mount Vernon Cellar Bottle ReproductionMount Vernon Reproduction Glass Bottle Experience a piece of history with these faithful reproductions of 18th century glass bottles found in the cellar of Mount Vernon. Handcrafted by Virginia glass artist John Shelton, each bottle is blown using his own blend of sand, soda ash, and lime, capturing the rich hues and textures of colonial glassmaking. Recent archaeological excavations at Mount Vernon uncovered 35 original bottles in the mansion cellar,