Bottles for Sale
| The following antique and old bottles are for sale. Buyer pays postage and insurance and has a five day return privilege. I have done my best to give accurate descriptions. Bottles are NOT machine made unless otherwise noted. Click on the thumbnail pictures to see a larger view. Use your back button to return to this page. To purchase any of the items below send email to jaok20@bottlebooks.com. or just click the "Buy Now" button. Thanks, I appreciate your business. More Bottles For Sale |
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RARE UMBRELLA Extremely rare embossed umbrella ink, embossed vertically TITCOMB, crude misshapen applied lip, no chips, cracks, or dings, bottle has light stain and some rust, should easily clean to mint. Price $625.00. |
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Here is the more common, but still rare and very
attractive variant of the Titcomb inks. This one is 12 sided and
embossed TITCOMB'S / INK / CIN across the front panels. This is
example is uncleaned and has light inside spotty stains, no chips, no
crack, no bruises. $400.00. Payable by check only . Sold |
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Rare Open pontil Medicine embossed GENESSEE // LINIMENT, aqua, 5 1/2', rolled lip, about perfect, slightest inside haze spots, probably a New York medicine. $125.00 |
Sparkling Mint ALBION / MARYLAND RYE / LAMDIN THOMPSON & CO./ BALTIMORE - reverse has original label (some wear on the label) and original cork. clear, 6 1/4 round band applied tooled lip. This bottle must have sat in the attic for many years. Circa 1900 $40.00 |
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Dr D. Jayne & Sons literature. Four pages (one folded page actually) looks to be 1930s-. Literature from packaged medicine. $10.00 |
Lot of 4 pontiled Bear Grease bottles. each one a different color, each one embossed T &M (Alfred Moore and James Taylor circa 1841) on the sides. Colors are deep emerald, citron (stain) cornflower blue and aqua, no chips or cracks. SOLD | ||
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COBALT DRUGGIST Embossed "Wm. R. WARNER & CO. PHILADELPHIA in circle around Monogram, 7 1/8" tall, cleaned with no chips or cracks, minor stain spots and some ground lines but nice. $75.00
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Sapphire blue citrate of magnesia embossed vertically STEARNS. Double citrate collar, about perfect (very light inside haziness) rare and desirable bottle from Detroit, Mich. $150.00 |
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Miniature pottery scratch jug marked FROM THE HILLS OF OLD KY, brown glaze, 3 1/2" tall about 3 1/4" across excellent condition. Circa 1900-1918 $49.00 |
Rare open pontil Pittsburgh Druggist, embossed, J. HENDERSON / & BROS. // DRUGGISTS // PITTSBURGH, aqua, some inside stain, no chips or cracks, $170.00 |
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Half Pint REGISTERED / FULL 1/2 PINT, slug plate whiskey, embossed in circle, JOS. GLUCK & SON / 466 / AMSTERDAM AVE / NEW YORK, light sun-colored amethyst, some light inside cloudiness, no chips or cracks, $65.00
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DR. LINDENFELD'S / VEGETABLE // WORM / SYRUP, deep blue aqua, 5", square collar tooled lip with tiny lip flake, very light haze. The color of this unusual bottle makes it stand out. $36.00 |
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Miniature Indelible Ink. Embossed BLACKWOOD //
LONDON, six sided, cobalt blue, smooth base, flared lip, some inside
dirt and outside dullness but displays well,
$30.00
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Dr. Pierce's Ladies Notebook Copyright 1903. Nice Patent Medicine Cure related go-with $25.00 |
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Houseman's Germ'n / Cough Drops // Prepared by / J. J. Davis, aqua, cylinder 5 7/8" thin flared lip, open pontil. This bottle has been cleaned and may have a buffed out lip flake (this is the way I got it). Early and rare pontil medicine with embossing on both sides.. $149.00 |
Dr. Hedge's // Life Balsam, aqua, dried contents and 70% front and back labels. About 6" tall, I have not tried to clean this bottle. It is mint without damage. Label on back is in German, bottle is from Springfield Ohio. $45.00 |
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PEQUOT MINERAL WATER With Embossed CANOE, big gutsy mineral water with original wire bale and outstanding condition. $110.00 |
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Miniature label only indelible Ink, CARTER'S WASH PROOF INK on label -which covers all four sides, one side of the label has some staining, 1 1/4" aqua, tooled lip, with original cork. $30.00 |
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Embossed on one side Park's / Cough / Syrup. and on the other Free / Sample Approx. 3 1/8" tall-sparkling mint $30.00 |
Emerald Green drug or chemical bottle circa 1865-1875 Embossed around the Shoulder JR NICHOLS & CO. // BOSTON. Crude bottle with some nice whittle to the glass. No chips or cracks smooth base. SOLD |
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Rare colored Louisville Druggist bottle. J.W. FOLWER / 2 ND & GREEN / LOUISVILLE, KY 2 5/8" X 15/16" Sq. $145.00 |
Unusual 6" amber drug bottle embossed TROPHONINE (diagonally) // REED & CARNRICK N.Y. on smooth base mint condition. $15.00 |
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PATCHIN'S // MAGNETIC / OIL // CHICAGO, aqua, 5" tall, clean and mint. $35.00 |
VELNO'S / MAGIC OIL, Aqua, open pontil base, rect. 4 1/4" tall, rolled lip, overall stain, no chips or cracks. circa 1840-1855. Needs a good cleaning. SOLD |
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1840s Bear's Oil bottle. This variant has the words BEAR'S OIL, in very small letters with the word BEAR arched over the word OIL. Nice item, has overall stain but no chips or cracks. $95.00.
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Embossed Sample / Dr. Calvin's / Croup Tincture // J. W. Garney // Scranton Pa. Approx. 3 7/8" tall-slight haze small lip bruise on the top of the lip - no cracks SOLD |
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Early blown cologne bottle - embossed yet!! A. HAWLEY / PHILADA, aqua, with flared lip this 1840s bottle has a shield on the reverse. pontil base. the bottle was dug and has not been cleaned out thoroughly still has some dirt. Bottle has staining - needs a good home and a cleaning. $115.00. |
Very Rare miniature beer or soda bottle embossed W.D. FREEMAN // NEW YORK // CINCINNATI. Bottle has been cleaned but retains some inside stain and has a minor imperfection on the lip. Glass is whittled. Circa 1880s. $39.00 Second picture is for size comparison -purchase includes only the miniature soda. |
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Dr. Pierce's Ladies Notebook and Calendar,
Copyright 1900. Color litho shows Ladies with babe in arms. Patent Medicine
go-with. $20.00 |
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1860s medicine embossed on all four indented panels, Sabines // Root / & Herb / / Cathartic / Pills // New York, aqua, applied lip overall haze, rare miniature medicine of an early age. $45.00 |
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Clear ribbed whiskey embossed, HAYNER / WHISKEY / DISTILLERY / TROY OHIO // DESIGN PATENTED NOV. 30, 1897, clear, 11 1/2" tall, has part of the original seal, front label and partial back label. No cracks or chips. $40.00 |
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Odd color yellowish topaz - THE MALTINE / MANUFACTURING CO / LIMITED - $25.00 |
Antique Pharmacy Bottle embossed: PARK PHARMACY / J.E. MCCLURE (SCRIPT) WARREN, OHIO [MARKED W.T. & CO. on base] clear, 5 1/2" some inside stain but one tiny tiny lip flake, no cracks. $13.00 |
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Big Gutsy Blob Top Moxie Nerve Food bottle embossed, MOXIE / NERVE FOOD / LOWELL / MASS / PATENTED, aqua, 9 7/8" blob collar, absolutely beautiful no damage. Embossed X on the base. $45.00 |
Unembossed miniature cone ink. Very Rare. Clear, tooled lip, 1 1/4", perfect. $25.00 |
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Miniature labeled drug store bottle. Crude lip.
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Odd fruit jar closure. Circa 1870s. Gotta be rare in clear!! Base embossed Mrs. G.E. Haller Patd Feb. 25, 73. This item is not even listed in the Red Book of Fruit Jars. The only listing is for an aqua jar and aqua closure. Price Reduced!! $50.00 Ever seen one? |
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1860-1870s decorative peppersauce unusual design. No chips or cracks, some inside stain and haziness. Pretty bottle. SOLD |
Sewing Machine Oil bottle lot. Five different and some rare Sewing Machine Oil bottles. Some stain and very minor chips, no cracks $45.00 Free Shipping in US |
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Empire Spring Mineral Water Bottle. Nice. Great color and super condition. $85.00 |
Yellowish honey Amber, tooled lip 2 3/8", medicine embossed, DR CASSELL'S / FLESH FORMING & / STRENGTHENING / TABLETS, $30.00 |
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FREE SAMPLE LABEL ONLY MEDICINE with box, contents and front and back labels. Crane's Quinine Tar. $30.00 |
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Another rare miniature ink, aqua, tooled lip, base embossed in circle, JOHN B. DAVIDS & CO. NY / INKS, open bubble on rim of the base and two lip nicks. $45.00 |
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Unusual Cobalt medicine bottle, possibly early diabetic bottle. Embossed, WHITNEY'S / VOLUMETRIC / REAGENT / FOR / GLUCOSE / FROM / THE LEWIS / CHEMICAL CO. / NEW YORK, Square, 5 1/4" tall, about perfect no chips or cracks. $55.00 |
Great Blood and Rheumatism Cure - This is nicely embossed cure is from Minnesota. The bottle is in good condition with no chips or crack. Price reduced & Free shipping $40.00 |
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Rare DEEP teal
colored pharmacy embossed THE MAYELL & HOPP CO / CLEVELAND tooled lip,
smooth base, perfect, 2 5/8" X 15/16" Sq. |
Unusual and rare 1880s Indian bottle- Dr. Sagamore's Wanego, aqua, good sized bottle at 8 1/2" tall. Some inside staining but no chips or cracks. $35.00 |
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Teal wine or beer, blob top quart in a most odd color. I have seen hundreds of these in olive green but never one this color. Bottle has scratching and stain. $18.00 |
3 1/2 x 2 1/2" Cardboard box with four clear unembossed bottles with contents, from Fry Art company. SOLD |
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Here's an interesting item from the Pan American Expo of 1901. the unusual shaped, aqua, 1 7/8", tooled lip bottle, embossed JORDAN / WATER // PAN AM / 1901 was originally filled with water from the Jordan River. Nice religious item. $49.00 |
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4 3/8 x 2 1/2" cardboard box containing six clear tooled lip 1880-1890s bottles with labels and contents each bottle embossed FRY ART CO. / NEW YORK SOLD |
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Scarce 1870s Sapphire blue Wisconsin Citrate Bottle Embossed, MORTON'S / CITRATE / OF / MAGNESIA / MILWAUKEE, about perfect, no chips or cracks, 7 1/2".
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Classic Picture Hutchinson Soda embossed JUMBO BOTTLING WORKS / (in arch)) [embossed elephant] / TRADE MARK / CINCINNATI. O., aqua, cleaned casewear, one inside stain spot, no chips or cracks. $75.00
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HYGEA with embossed lady rare color, some of the rust around blob from the bale, Ohio bottle. SOLD |
Circa 1906-1915, Amber, tooled lip, Label Only whiskey bottle, with label for Bendigo Whiskey, Rochester Distilling Company, Rochester New York, pictures jockeys on horseback, label faded a bit. Inside contents remnants. $20.00
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Pontil Hair Dye bottle with gothic look embossed Rothe / Boston // No. 2, aqua, rolled lip, open pontil base, not a common bottle and very attractive despite the overall stain. $75.00 |
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1880s smooth base miniature medicine embossed on the narrow sides, G. W. Scott's // Standard Cathartic, clear, tooled mouth, slight haze, no damage, cute little bottle. $40.00 |
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CANADIAN / BOOSTER / HAIR TONIC / AND / DANDRUFF CURE / WINSOR ONT. Rare Canadian cure bottle somewhat heavy stain but a tough bottle to find. $55.00 |
Warner's Safe Cure company's Advertising Dominoes. Wooden box with removable lid, each domino has an ad on it for a different Warner's product. Good condition. $110.00 |
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circa 1858 Dr. H. James 19 Grand St. Jersey City NJ. This bottle contained Extract of Cannabis Click on the above link ads prove both contents and date Sold |
Crudely embossed on all four sides - open pontil, MCLEANS' // VOLCANIC // OIL // LINIMENT, aqua, 3 7/8", dullness and content stain, some residue, nice early medicine. $49.00 |
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Very Rare San Francisco Citrate of Magnesia, aqua, embossed J. G. Steele & Co / San Francisco, circa 1870-1880 $150.00 |
MINI POTTY "YOU NEVER HAD IT SO SOFT" $40.00 |
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Solon Palmer Deep teal blue green 5 7/8" embossed around shoulder. Fancy ribbed shoulder with delicate body shape, beautifully colored cologne bottle Excellent condition. $60.00 . |
Mrs. Gervaise Graham's / Beauty Doctor / Chicago & San Francisco // Mrs. Graham's Preparations / Are / Pure & Harmless, Amber, some inside contents and dirt, some stain areas, no chips or cracks. Bottle is about 5" tall circa 1890s. $30.00 |
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CIRCA 1890-1900 LABEL ONLY KIBLER'S ALL ROUND OIL GUN OIL AND A THOUSAND OTHER USES $35.00 |
Herman's / Vegetable / Catarrh Cure, clear, stain, 2 1/2" tall. Scarce cure could easily be tumbled clean. $39.00 |
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Rare Medicine embossed MINGAY'S / MAGIC RELIEF, aqua, tooled square collar, 4 1/2", very slight haze in places but no chips or cracks. SOLD
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1890s, Minnesota medicine bottle tooled lip embossed SECURITY REMEDY CO / MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Sparkling mint. $39.00
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CRAB ORCHARD WATER COMPANY (in arch) embossed crab apple and leaves, LOUISVILLE, KY / U.S.A., amber, oval prescription style, tooled flared lip, overall stain. flat base flake 3/8" on backside of base (it does not show when the bottle is upright) $20.00
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1890-1900s threaded ground lip (missing cap) whiskey flask with 90% original label, "bottled for medicinal purposes" Guckenheimer Pure Rye Whiskey. $ 35.00
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Honey amber pill bottle with worn label, for "Ext of Nux Vomica" partial contents and original cork, 3" tall bottle embossed, McKESSON // & ROBBINS (on sides) SOLD |
Crude and bubbly extremely rare cylindrical medicine, aqua, 7" tall, crudely applied lip embossed on the shoulder INHALE / DR. TOWNSEND'S / OXYGENATED AIR, Sparkling Mint - Ever Seen one? Is this the famous Dr. Townsend? $125.00 |
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Sealed package of Ayer's Cathartic Pills, totally unopened. the package should contain a circular and an embossed bottle of Ayer's Pills, but since it is not open I do not know the age. This one is in absolutely pristine shape. $55.00 |
Genuine/ Crude Oil / Products and has various details of the derrick embossed. Early turn of the century hair bottle. Clear, cork top, 6 1/2", ABM with full labels and contents. Bottle is a figural of an oil derrick. The Label identifies the product as Bowen's (The genuine Crude Oil) Hair Grower. The bottle is embossed A Rare Bottle!! $75.00 |
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Cary's Cough / Cure Syrup Rare hard to find cure, , aqua, about perfect, open bubble, SOLD |
Turn of the Century medicine with original full label, cork and contents. Clear, tooled lip, 3 1/4", pills are Hypactic from the Queen City Chemical Company, Cincinnati, OH. $39.00
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Unusual Patent medicine embossed in a circle Z MO , FOR PAIN, aqua, tooled double collar, 4 1/2", rectangular, very clean no chips or cracks. $$30.00
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rare, rare RARE Minnesota Patent Medicine, embossed SECURITY REMEDY CO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN // RHEUMATIC LINIMENT 25 CTS // RHEUMATIC LINIMENT 25 CTS on the two sides, aqua, clean, clean CLEAN bottle, not damage of any kind. $80.00
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Interesting and rare medicine for venereal diseases. Aqua, tooled double collar, 8 5/8" (heavy bottle) Embossed ELMER'S // GREAT FRENCH REMEDY // PROVIDENCE RI U.S.A. / GOE. W. ELMORE & CO. / MANUFACTURERS $80.00 |
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Large tooled top druggist or whiskey embossed with full label for 'Druggist Pure Alcohol, embossed in a shield, FULL QUART / GINTER CO. / IMPORTERS / BOSTON / MASS. partial original cork inside, minor content stain that looks like it would wash out. excellent condition. $45.00
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"DeWitt's Laxative Fruity Syrup A combination of Syrup of Figs with Pepsin Senna and other effective ingredients......"7" bottle appears to be clear or very pale aqua bottle is perfect. Label only medicine early ABM cork top with contents and original cork. Label is 100% some staining. $28.00 |
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Here's a Canadian Patent Medicine embossed, NERVILINE / PREPARED BY / THE CATARRH OZONE CO. / KINGSTON ONT., in indented panel, aqua, 5 1/4", square tooled collar with dropped neck ring, sparkling mint, $40.00
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Here's a beautiful light teal bottle embossed CITRATE OF / MAGNESIA, wonderful form with big blobby top and antique lettering in perfect condition. $49.00
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Poison - Rare with label and small amount of contents in Bottle in perfect condition, ABM, triangular poison bottle with original label, cork and contents, embossed POISON on one side, 2 7/8" tall. Similar to the one above except for different product, pen or pencil marking on the label SOLD |
Pontil bottle lot. Dug but no chips or cracks all are crude. Some light haze and stain but overall good condition. Rectangular medicine is very crude and misshapen at the base. SOLD |
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Unusual and very rare ink. Listed in Covill's Inks #713. I'd call it the hot dog ink. 5 1/4" inches long. Try to find another. Clean specimen, excellent condition. $30.00 |
Payne's Pulmonol Coughs Bronchitis, clear 188-1910 medicine with unusual embossing. Nice and clean. $40.00 |
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U.S. HorseRadish / Saginaw Mich, 6 1/4", Unusual, some stain, a small lip bruise and 1/4" hard to see crack in lower back corner on base. $18.00 |
Early ABM top labeled whiskey "Hoechstetter's H.O.P. Pure Rye from Pittsburgh, Pa. Nice two color label with two neck labels and partial tax seal. embossed on the Reverse ONE QUART (at shoulder) K on base. $32.00
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Dr. Parker's / Sure Cure for Headache / Manfd by / Dr. Parker's Sons Co. / Batavia, NY, clear with slight purple tint, some inside stain no chips or cracks. Nice cure $45.00 |
1860s Hilton's Insoluble Cement, aqua, rolled lip about perfect, just missed being pontiled. SOLD |
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Dr. Kennedy's // Rheumatic / Resolvent / Roxbury, Mass., aqua, 8", taper top with original cork and cork pull. 65% Label (in poor condition) Inside Content Stain. Nice. $40.00 |
Deep cobalt, machine made mini ink. I don't know much about this one. The bottle stands 2" tall and is 1 1/4" across the base. This cutie is about perfect. $28.00
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Pre-Prohibition Labeled 1/2 pint, clear, ABM, Old J. K. Chapman Whiskey bottled by H. Hinkle New Lexington, Ohio excellent condition. Bottle has an embossed monogram on the reverse, bottle is perfect. $20.00
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Odd Bixby ink? Aqua only 2 5/8" tall, some light haze and scratching. Embossed BiXby on the base. SOLD |
1880-1910 Blob top beer in amber glass embossed in slug plate on the front, The Minck Brewing Co. Richmond, Ind. Bottle has overall stain and some scratching but no chips or cracks. $12.00 |
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