August 2005 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2005
From: Debbiematis1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: IS IT RARE
Date: 08/01/2005 4:33:43 AM
hello I was wondering if you knew of anything about a liquor bottle that has on the back vermeer on front a picture of a a servant pouring milk its about 12 inches long and a dark color with gold threw it. thank-you debbie matis
Vermeer was a painter born in 1632. His painting, "The Milkmaid" is one of his most famous works. Your liquor bottle circa 1970s has a value empty between $5-10.
Digger
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From: heidi brandon
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1920-40 toilet water bottle
Date: 08/01/2005 9:34:05 AM
I have a med. lav-blue it is 5 3/4 I believe the bottle number is a GI7 type 4 it is blown glass. very beautiful. could you tell me the value of this wonderful find?
The bottle pictured is similar to yours, except McKearin does not show it with a stopper. They seem to be more common in blue. I'd have to guess, $450-500. digger
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From: Lauren Wolk-Hall
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Thwaites London Bottle
Date: 08/01/2005 9:44:06 AM
Hi. I bought an old bottle many years ago from an antiques dealer. It is a mottled brown ceramic with Thwaites London written in black script, angled across the front. On the back at the bottom is an impress which reads "Lovatt" and 1915. Is this a beer bottle? Thanks. Lauren
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From: Frank Licata
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Dad's Root Beer Bottle
Date: 08/01/2005 2:41:09 PM
Hi Digger: I am in work right now so I do not have a picture. But here is my question. I have a 10 ounce painted bottle of Dad's junior size root beer. Two things that a very odd. The first, in all my research I find this bottle to have the word Junior abbreviated and on this bottle around the neck. On this bottle the word is spelled out "BIG JUNIOR". Second, this bottle reads "Bottled by Dad's Root Beer Bottling Company Newark, NJ. (Under license by dad's root beer co. Chicago USA) I can not find any info of a Dad's Newark NJ bottling facility nothing at all. Can you lend some insight or advice? Thank You, Frank Regards, Frank Licata
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From: Doug and Patty
Date: 07/25/05 14:14:37
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Coca-Cola bottle? A 75 year old lady gave me this bottle recently. She said her father retired from the Canton, Ohio Coca-Cola company on Cherry Road, and he had this bottle. She also informed me that it is rare, because it is a 'white' bottle. Can you tell me if this is a true Coca-Cola bottle, and what is the value of it, please? It measures 9 and 3/4 inches in height, and 7 and 1/2 inches in diameter. Sure hope you can be of some help to me. If you are unfamiliar with it, can you direct me to someone? Sincerely, Patricia Garren
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From: Joseph Granat
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 08/01/2005 3:28:45 PM
Hi, I just checked out your website and I want to know if you can help me out with identifying the value of this wine bottle. It is 31" in height. On the base of the bottle is a symbol that looks like a V with three strokes coming off the right part of the V like you would see in a E. I hope that's not to complicated. Next to that symbol is an A. Under those two "letters" is a weird squiggly symbol with the number 300 next to it. I don't know if these things are relevant or not, but I will try to get a picture of them anyway. It is glass and is in pretty good condition, other than a few tiny stains from its age that look like they can be cleaned. Hopefully the pictures will help. I hope you will be able to help me found out about this bottle, Thank You, Joe
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From: Angels Vintage
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle book question for Digger
Date: 08/01/2005 4:56:37 PM
HI! I hope I'm using the correct email to ask you this question. I see you write books on bottles and such and am wondering if you have a book that covers just apothecary jars. The type of book I'm needing would of course have pictures but information on the maker's of the apothecary jars and of course prices. I see you have one book called Poisons & Drugstore, would this one cover apothecary jars and the maker's of the jars? Please let me know and if it's what I need I'll order it or if you recommend a different book for what I need, I'll order that one. thanks! :-) Donna Angel's Vintage Attic
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From: SkIMission
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Mr. Boston
Date: 08/01/2005 2:11:21 PM
Digger: I have a bottle of Old Mr. Boston Wild Cherry Flavored Brandy True Fruit and Genuine Brandy Prepared and bottled by Ben Burk., Inc. Boston, Mass Code No. is R-174 M-19 1937 b.b. inc The stamp says it is 1938. The seal on the top is missing but it really doesn't look like much of it was drunk. I would like to know roughly what it is worth. We found it in an old windmill about 30years ago and now I have someone who wants to buy it but keeps asking me what I want. Also want to know if the brandy is still drinkable (which is what I think he wants to do). The front label is all there but wants to come off. The back label is torn somewhat but attached. Thanks for any help Terry Finn PS Bunch of other bottles (one is called Rockin Rye) but I know nothing about this stuff. I could put them altogether and take a digital photo if that would help.
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From: Itsntmnr
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: antique bottles
Date: 08/01/2005 2:14:38 PM
I have a 91/2 inch, light green, rounded bottom, with rounded lip the # on the bottom of the bottle is:61...backwards 40. can you tell me the value of this bottle? it's been in the family for years. thank you, jill
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From: Mary May
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Can you please tell me about bottle
Date: 08/01/2005 7:46:16 PM
Dear Sir, Attached are 3 pictures of bottle that I recently purchased. The gentlemen said that it was an antique gin bottle from the late 1700's. Now I am not so sure. Can you please date and tell me something about the bottle. There is an H on the bottom. Thank you, Mary Mayo
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From: Stephen M. Lukinovich
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Antique Medicine Bottle Found July, 2005
Date: 08/01/2005 10:11:59 PM
Digger: Thank you in advance for your help. I found an old medicine bottle on our property, in southern Indiana, buried near the surface, next to a tree trunk. This find has intrigued me for the past two weeks. The bottle appears to be a BIM – Blown in Mold, as the seam on each side stops right before the top. The top is crooked. The glass has bubbles and other imperfections in it. The bottle is clear smooth glass. “Very, very good” condition – no chips, etc. and the glass is very clear – not fogged. It stands 6 ½ inches tall and is 2 ½ inches wide. One side of the bottle is concaved outward and the other side is concaved inward. It has a “rectangular shape.” The narrow neck is about 1 ½ inches high. The top lip of the bottle is shaped flat, and noticeably crudely placed. Now, interestingly on one side of the bottle, top to bottom, is the measurement 20 to 150 cc, printed in the glass bottle – “raised lettering.” On the other side of the bottle, top to bottom, is the measurement printed in the glass 1 to 5 with the Latin looking 3 to the left of the 5. Between the two measurements on the neck of the bottle is the Latin looking 3 and vi (3 vi) – which I understand means “fluid ounces.” No other markings, labels, etc. For what its worth, my “belief” is the bottle was manufactured in the 1800’s for “private labels;” meaning it appears to be generic. Anyway, this is my assessment based on my internet research. P.S. – my wife thinks I’m nuts and my four year old son is looking forward to your response. Our one year old little girl will one day be grateful for you answer. Please let me know what you think: Your assessment, age and value. Again, thank you very much, Stephen M. Lukinovich
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From: Maria Honeywood au
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Johnny Walker Bottle
Date: 08/02/2005 1:21:24 AM
Hi, I'm trying to date a Johnny Walker bottle. It's clear glass and the bottom is marked as follows: WALKERS X KILMARNOOK WHISKY C81 maybe G81 Thanks Chris
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From: Matt Watkins uk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question
Date: 08/02/2005 5:01:51 AM
Hello I am in the process of obtaining props for a professional production of 'Oliver' set in the late 19th century I need to source a Gin bottle, however it must be made of plastic or similar as glass is not permitted onstage. Many thanks Matt Watkins
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From: reijo nykanen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1910 amethyst ketchup bottle
Date: 08/02/2005 6:51:08 AM
I was wondering if you could tell me anything about it and the cost I would ask for it. Ray I was wondering if you could tell me anything about it and the cost I would ask for it. ; Ray
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From: Johnson, Peter H
To: 'Digger' jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: RE: Shipwreck Bottle Dating Help Requested
Date: 08/02/2005 7:36:08 AM
Digger, you helped us once before and I hope you can again on dating a shipwreck. This one is in Long Island Sound about 9 miles south of New Haven in 110 feet of water. The wreck appears to be a large wooden hulled steam boat or tug of some type. We have a lot to do still to ID the type of boat it is. On a port hole recovered we found a manufacturers date of 1910, so at least we know that is the oldest it can be. But what is really interesting is that in the stern section are a lot, I mean a lot, of bottles. Attached are three photos of one of them, I apologize for the quality. I hope that you can help put the bottle into a date range. My operating theory is that this is a Prohibition Rum Runner lost sometime in the later 1920's. The bottle is green glass with a crown lip, fully seamed. On the bottom is a Diamond shaped emblem with DP inside of it. To me it looks like a Beer bottle. Any help you can give would be much appreciated. Pete Johnson Attachment N1: Bottle 1.JPG Attachment N2: Bottle 2.JPG Attachment N3: Bottle.JPG
Subject: RE: Shipwreck Bottle Dating Help Requested
Date: 08/08/2005 8:09:08 AM
Thank you. We found another version with only a "D" in the diamond. I'll send you some better photos in a day or so. What I think we have is a ship carrying a large amount of beer from Canada to be landed in the New York area around 1922-23 at the start of Prohibition. There are thousands of bottles. The pile in the stern is almost a wall coming up from the bottom at least 4.5 to 5 feet.. Pete Johnson -----Original Message-----
From: Digger [mail
To: Johnson, Peter H SIK
Subject: Re: Shipwreck Bottle Dating Help Requested I'd put them between 1910-1922 might be foreign made my guess is Canadian or English They do not look American to me. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: LynnRieMomof2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Awesome Bottle
Date: 08/02/2005 4:15:50 AM
Hi Digger, my husband was recently diving in a river here in Maine and brought home a large brown bottle. It is half gallon size, excellent shape, small mouth where a cap must have screwed on, a small round handle protrudes from the neck and it says Dazzle across the front and on the bottom. The bottom also reads, "2382" and "B". I understand it may be a bleach bottle but any idea how old? I'd appreciate a response. Thanks.
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From: Jotv319
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 08/02/2005 6:44:59 AM
Hi, I have a clear glass decanter 11 1/2" tall with stopper (bottom is cork). Embossed on bottom is I W Harper and there is a etched horse with rider and man with top hat and tails hold a cane and a fence in background. Do you know the worth of this bottle? or year made? thanks, josie
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From: heidi ladson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Jim Beam Horse
Date: 08/02/2005 12:47:15 PM
I have a Jim Beam Horse statue by c. miller....genuine regal china....it has a # on the bottom.....d-3334-145-62....with the year 1962....trying to find out how much it is worth....or if it is worth anything? Could you please help me. Thank You, Heidi Linn I have a Jim Beam Horse statue by c. miller....genuine regal china....it has a # on the bottom.....d-3334-145-62....with the year 1962....trying to find out how much it is worth....or if it is worth anything? Could you please help me. ; ; Thank You, ; ; Heidi Linn
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From: Shane & Karin Whitley
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: with your permission
Date: 08/02/2005 5:01:38 PM
Can I "ad lib" some of your historical notes on your page about bitter bottles and two other bottles I have that I want to sell on eBay? I would NEVER steal your obvious hard work about your passion for bottles. I've attached .jpg of what I'm going to sell...if you prefer I not borrow your verbiage for descriptions of my bottles, no problem and I'll abide by your wishes. Thanks! Karin Whitley Black Mountain, NC
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From: Karl Dorwart
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ballantine's bottle
Date: 08/02/2005 8:40:12 PM
digger, just got a ballantine's collector originals bottle shapes as a golf bag(still in the box). it is 14 year old scotch 4/5 quart size. when was it produced and how much is it worth? thanks, karl
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From: Dorian Myhre
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I am looking for a bottle
Date: 08/02/2005 9:10:16 PM
I am a member of a local Historical Society and I would like to obtain an authentic "tonic" bottle from pre-1854. I am told pioneers often carried whiskey for medicinal purposes. Also, I scanned an 1890 bottle complete w/ brilliantly colored label. I know the date because it was tucked in the rafters of my 1890 home for 103 years until we remodeled! The bottle is embossed: "JNO.T.BARBEE&CO." "DISTILLERS" "LOUISVILLE,KY." on the back. Could you give me an approximate value? Thank you, Dorian Attachment N1: bottle.jpg
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From: Dianne McFaddin
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: American Legion 50th Anniversary Liquer Bottle
Date: 08/03/2005 3:01:40 PM
Hello sir, I just happened to come across you web site and I thought I would send you some pictures of some old blue glass bottles I have had for over 30 years. I collected them with a vengeance when I was younger, but I find that I don't have the time to pursue this hobby anymore. If perhaps you could give me an idea if they are worth anything, I may consider selling them. It would be nice to know any information on them as well. Thanks for your time, I am sincerely, Dianne McFaddin PS I will only send pictures of one right now, I want to make sure you get these first.
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From: MREIK
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Crigler & Crigler?
Date: 08/03/2005 11:10:25 AM
Any information for a distillery company Crigler and Crigler , Covington Ky. Jacksonville, Fla.? Thank you, Mike
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From: jbrose2004
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: marlboro bottle
Date: 08/03/2005 4:43:23 PM
I live in Mapleton Oregon and recently dug up an unusual bottle that is clear colored glass with a orange peel texture to it. It is a quart size bottle that has Marlboro embossed into the glass. The bottom of the bottle has a circle with a M located in it. Any help you might be able to give me would be appreciated.
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From: Peter Garrett
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 08/03/2005 6:30:33 PM
Saw this same question on your site but didn't see the answer. I have a one-gallon clear embossed water bottle that says Drink Purock water. The Charles E. Hires Co. Philadelphia. On the back tot it says Purock and at the bottom it says contents one gallon. On the bottom of the bottle it has 227 on one side and a 1 on the other side. I read that the root beer Hires owed this company. Any idea how old the bottle might be and if it has any worth. Excellent shape with no chips or other defects.
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From: Brian Begley
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 08/03/2005 8:47:55 PM
I have found a bottle the is 7 ½" tall and 2 ½" square it is either a two or three piece bottle that has Hessic-Ellis Drug company, Memphis Tennessee, it does not have a screw top it was made for a cork. It is a clear glass with raised letters it does not have any other markings on the bottle. I have a bottle book but it doesn't have anything about this bottle in it. The title of the book is The official price guide for bottles old and new by Dot and Carlo Sellari. If you have any information or can point me to another source I would be much appreciated. Thanks Brian
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From: DragonArchaic
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Chero Cola bottle
Date: 08/03/2005 5:31:57 PM
Yes my aunt came across a Chero-Cola bottle 7 oz and has Carrollton, Georgia on the bottle but yet to have found any online from that part of the state. The Chero-cola is embossed but has no design patent number on it and has a blue tint to it but looks the same as the other Chero-cola bottles. just no design patent on it. any information you have will be greatly appreciated Thank You
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From: john hafferty
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: WP SQUIBB BOTTLE
Date: 08/03/2005 10:48:09 PM
Hello digger My question is - is it possible to locate a person who asked a question on your web site a couple of years ago about a bottle named chimney corner bourbon WP squibb Lawrenceburg IN ? I would like to purchase that from him or any one else who knows where I might find one. THANKS ALOT
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From: Tanya Osadec
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 08/04/2005 2:03:33 PM
Hello, I was wondering if you could help me. My son found an old bottle while at the beach. I have searched to find out a history on the product with no luck. The bottle is clear glass & shaped sort of like a flask. It is small (maybe 6-8oz) It has a silver topped cork lid. The bottle says "Ruby's Tooth Foam". The site where we found it was once an old mining town dating back to the late 1800's/early 1900's. Have you ever heard of this type of bottle? Thanks, Tanya
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From: james crowe jr
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 08/04/2005 2:56:28 PM
I found a 10oz soda bottle the name on the bottle is Rox-A-Kola and was bottled in Beautville Ky. It has no date but the mouth is like a normal 10oz coke bottle but the lettering on stands out to give it a textured feeling. If you can tell me anything about it let me know at and thank you
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From: Rhonda Robinson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Thermos
Date: 08/04/2005 2:51:07 PM
I came across an old thermos that I was wondering if you would have any information on a time line and value. It is a light brown/tan thermos w/red and silver stripe going around, metal lid with wire as handle that is in threaded grooves. It is about 10' in height 3' in diameter. The information on the bottom is: Product of The American Thermos Bottle Co. Norwich Conn, No. 2234 Thermos Reg US Pat Off Vacuum Bottle Filler No. 22-F. I would appreciate anything you might now or someone I could ask! Thanks RHONDA ROBINSON
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From: Pat
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: black bottle
Date: 08/04/2005 3:42:42 PM
Would you have any idea about the value of a black pinch bottle with silver overlay. I believe it is a decanter but I'm sure very old. Please reply. Pat
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From: Jeremy Padrick
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: can you help to identify a bottle ?
Date: 08/04/2005 5:14:19 PM
digger, I found a beautiful embossed bottle --- zema -cura --has a embossed picture of a lady coming out of a flower (looks like a lily of some kind)-- It is turning purple, it is a bit taller than a Davis pain bottle , shaped just a pinch different --sorry I'm unable to send a photo at this time .please any information would be great. Also found a dark green sarsaparilla bottle in the same area. thanks so much Patti -
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From: rambler4
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottles
Date: 08/04/2005 6:32:15 PM
A long time back I collected some bottles from a job site
and I know that they are old. The one on the left has 12 sides and seems to be
seamed in the middle so I know it is not too old. It is turquoise in color and
uses a cork. The second bottle is very fragile and light.It too is seamed in the
middle and turquoise in color using a cork. It is approximately 14 inches tall.
The third is hand blown I think. It is dark green and not shaped like it was
made with a machine. Bottom is concave with a large concave coming back toward
the bottom. The sides of the bottle are rough and not smooth. I found a larger
version of this bottle in the same place but the top is much taller and it was
broken. I have both pieces of it and plan on gluing it back together. I would
appreciate any help in identifying these along with what they may be worth. I
also found what I think to be a rum bottle but a hole is broken in the side of
that one. Thanks Keith Allen
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From: Beatrice Kemmer
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottlequestion
Date: 08/05/2005 6:18:50 AM
Good Morning, I have a clear green bottle, with COBLE (which is a milk co.) embossed on the neck. Also on the bottom edge is embossed PROPERTY OF PEPSICOLA BOTT. CO. On the very bottom is COLUMBIA SC 12 OZS. Also initials LGW, and a symbol like a half circle with an arrow on one end, probably indicating return for other use. I have been told , that this was once used for milk and pepsi during some part of the era where there was a shortage of glass bottles in the Columbia SC area. Any information on this? Greatly appreciate any help. Thanks Beatrice Kemmerlin bpkemmerlin
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From: Karen Ross
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Green aqua Chas Wilson Limited, Toronto hand-finished split, crisp logo of squirrel eating nut on branch, with twig
Date: 08/05/2005 8:55:05 AM
The bottle is aqua green in color, the bottle has a seam on both sides including the neck, the seam does not follow trough the bottom of the bottle. The bottom of the bottle appears to have been attached after. The bottom of the bottle has a crisp logo of a squirrel eating a nut on a branch with a twig. Chas Wilson Limited Toronto appears in raised letters on the front of the bottle. I found the bottle in Bass Lake, Ontario, Canada. Could you please provide me with a short story of the bottle as well as its potential value. Thanks for your help. Karen Ross New Liskeard, Ontario
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From: OJIII
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Taka Chocolate Drink Bottle
Date: 08/05/2005 5:10:46 AM
Found the above bottle buried. It is white, about 6" tall with the name embossed and the City of Orlando on the bottom similar to the old coke bottles. My recollection is that it is from the early 40's maybe even before that in the 30's. Any information about the manufacturer, location, did it go under, get bought out or what. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanx Orville Johnson III _
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From: Denise Nichols
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Rebel Yell
Date: 08/05/2005 12:12:36 PM
Hello, I was wondering if you could give me any information on a bottle of bourbon. I have a friend whose mother gave her a bottle of ....Rebel Yell...half pint bottle still sealed made by stitzel weller distillary..fine kentucky bourbon. My friend's mother says it is older than my friend...she is 40. My friend was wondering just how old this bottle was. I told her I would search the internet to see what I could find on it.....and I was led to you. Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated...thanks, Denise Nichols
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From: eric and sue
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Can't Find Info On This One Anywhere!
Date: 08/05/2005 12:35:36 PM
Content-Id: Content-Disposition: inline Hello! I was wondering if you could possibly help with some information on a glass decanter/bottle that was my Grandmothers. I have been trying to find some info on it for a couple of years now. It is approx. 10 inches in height without the stopper and 13 inches with the stopper. It is a beautiful aquamarine color. The mouth & lip both look like they have a seam on both sides. It has a sticker on the side of it stating "Made In Italy", I am unsure if it actually goes with this bottle or if it kind of found it's way there after so may years in storage with other bottles & glass items. It is in perfect condition meaning no chips, cracks or scratches. It does have some bubbles on the inside of the glass here and there. I would like to know if you could tell me the age, rarity, value & if possible the history. I have included several pictures for you to examine. Thank you for your time and efforts! Respectfully, S.A. Middleton
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From: swo656
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1940's frech liquors
Date: 08/05/2005 3:18:44 PM
Hello: I found your web site while searching at working and was curious if you had a mailing address that I could send some pictures of bottles of 1940's era French liquors I have?? I have contacted my home states (Ohio) liquor agencies however no one seems to know anything about the bottles. My neighbor who has since passed away had given me numerous bottle of French liquors that he had purchased while in France during WWII. I have tried to search the web for some information, however the bottles are in french, therefore I can not locate anything of value. If you could please let me know if I can mail you some digital photos of what I have, or if you could refer me to someone. Thank you, Steve-O SWO656
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From: Govie5050
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 5 gallon bottle & wooden
Date: 08/05/2005 2:20:00 PM
I have a 5 gallon bottle with Purock Charles Hires Company, Philadelphia. The wooden holder is also marked with property of Charles Hires Company, Philadelphia, Pa. I am currently using it as a side table with a glass top. Please help me with value. Thank you.
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From: TINA DAVIS
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Davis Vegetable Painkiller aqua antique medicine bottles
Date: 08/05/2005 6:29:19 PM
Hello, Digger! I have just started to collect certain antique medicine bottles-mainly the aqua colored one and especially the ones labeled "Davis Vegetable Painkiller." My last name being Davis is also one of the reasons I have enjoyed collected those bottles. My question is, do you know anything about the actual company that produced this line of medicine. I would really like to know more about the company-was their founder actually named Davis and where was it located. Thank you so much for any information you may provide. Tina Davis TDDBSD mail
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From: Shae Santamaria
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: shampoo bottle
Date: 08/05/2005 6:47:13 PM
Hello! My son found a Packers's shampoo bottle while swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, and I'd like to determine the age of this bottle. It is rectangular in shape (about 6 inches in height by 2 and 1/2 inches wide and 1 and 1/4 inches in depth). It has a square design on each narrow side. The squares are indented and there are four of these squares on each side. There is a ring on the lip of the bottle, and a second ring at the very top that appears to have had a screw top. On the bottom, is embossed PACKER'S 4 4 5 SHAM
POO The 4 on the left is turned sideways, not facing up as shown. I know Packer's is a pine tar shampoo, but I was curious as to when this bottle may have been manufactured. Thank-you.
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From: alindsey20
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle I found Interesting, Hope you can help
Date: 08/05/2005 7:43:54 PM
Hey Digger? Just found your site and hope you can help me shed light on if I have found anything of value. Bottle is 6" light aqua/green octagon with w/1 3/4" rounded to looks like cork went into at top. Marking on bottom says large looking T with two crossbars with letters C and O on each side of bottom T looking symbol. Also says Japan H 3? Any wisdom on this. Each octagon is 7/8" and glass looks aged with several air bubbles. God bless you! Alana
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From: Cyrsu1944
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Shell Rock Spring Water
Date: 08/05/2005 5:25:52 PM
Hi Digger, Have a bottle 10 1/2" high, with glass stopper. Color, aqua, 101 underlined on the bottom or the bottle. Embossed on this round bottle is Shell Rock Spring Water, Bottled At The Spring and, This Bottle Is Loaned and Is Never Sold. It is 5" across the bottom. Side seam goes up to the neck of the bottle and stops...What is the history and worth of this bottle should it go into a good auction...Thank You, Suzanne Cyr
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From: Memoo07
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: wooden pharmacy bottle
Date: 08/05/2005 7:04:57 PM
Hello, I was just wondering about a bottle that I found that seems to be made out of wood. It is a Pape's Cold Compound bottle dated 1922. I also found a little glass pharmacy bottle with a twist on lid dated 1928. Do you know where I could find out anything about the value of these bottles? Thanks
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From: Billie Smith
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: answer on January 1999
Date: 08/06/2005 12:26:08 AM
I am trying to find your answer RE: White House Vinegar bottle from January 1999. The bottle that I have is very similar to the one on your site except mine is red. My reads Patent Pending 650 5. Thank you for your assistance. Billie
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From: Marshall
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: general lafayette
Date: 08/06/2005 12:17:38 AM
Hello, the Lafayette Natural History Museum is hosting an exhibit in 2007 to celebrate Ger/Marquis de Lafayette. I read the article about diggin up a bottle. Do you know who has/owns that bottle now We are trying to borrow items for this exciting exhibit to remember our history. thanks katie
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From: graed
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date: 08/06/2005 2:18:17 PM
Is ther any value to a Lancers bottle. Label states Vin Rose' vintage 1971 ---Azeitao Portugal J.M.DA FONSECA. INTER printed near the bottom of the bottle. BA 3 694 printed on the bottom. 9" tall and in good condition. If so, what could it be sold for? Also, a certo bottle 7 1/2" tall. Good condition. For 1/2 bottle pour to here ( with arrows) and CERTO ,Reg U.S. Pat. Off. printed on side. What is it's value? Thank you.
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From: Katie and Dave
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: glass jug
Date: 08/06/2005 2:37:15 PM
My mom gave me a big jug. This one is 19 inches high and 34 inches around. the bottom looks like you would have set it in wet cement or pudding and pulled up on it. also there are numbers on the bottom. at the top in the center you see 5250 and from left to right you see 7 4 54 and in the very center you find a mark which consists of an O with a diamond in the center of that and in the very middle of those marks is an I or a J. It is in mint condition with no chips on the bottle lip. it looks like it might have been used with a cork. any information you can give me would be helpful. if you can, reply to. Thanks.
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From: Heidi Redington
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Carter's Bottle
Date: 08/06/2005 3:31:45 PM
Hello, I found a small clear bottle (I am guessing and ink bottle) that says "Carter's" on the bottom and "7 1/2" under that. Do you know anything about this kind of bottle? Thank you Heidi
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From: Moira Brett
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date: 08/06/2005 9:22:13 PM
Hi Bottle Expert, I found a green glass bottle in Amagansett, NY at a construction site. It's about 10-12" tall, with the width of a beer bottle, with a narrow neck starting about 2/3 of the way up from the bottom. It looks to hold about 1 pint. It's embossed on the front with "Hendricks Bottling Works, College Point, Long Island...This bottle not to be sold". The seam goes up the side to the bottom of the lip. The logo consists of a Big H with a 'W' crossing the right portion of the 'H' and 'B' crossing the left side of the 'H'. The neck of the bottle is bent slightly. It is not a screw-top bottle. The bottom of the bottle is smooth and there are little air bubbles throughout the glass. Would you be able to tell me where this bottle originated, what date it's from, and how much it might be worth? If you don't know, do you know of any bottling websites to check out? I couldn't locate any bottle manufacturing company called Hendricks...Thanks! Moira Brett
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From: jennieaskew
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: soda bottle smile pat. july 11 1922 2 1/2 fl oz. clear glass.
Date: 08/07/2005 12:20:26 AM
shaped like a soda bottle. What was smile. Thanks for your time jennie askew
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From: Carol Julian .au
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: an old bottle base
Date: 08/07/2005 4:04:25 AM
Hi Digger, my name is Alister Bowen, I have found half of a bottle base near an Australian coastal town. The markings on the base are in the style of the early Rickets type push up mould (the same sort of look, similar pattern sort of), but it doesn't say Rickets it says "Dufftown Glenl..." it is broken after the Glenl bit. I suspect it is from one of the distilleries in Dufftown Scotland, I think it may be a fairly early base, possibly dating to around 1850, 60, 70 or so, but I cannot find any information on such a base. I know I am not giving you much to go on, I would greatly appreciate any help you may be able to give me. Regards Alister
Subject: Re: an old bottle base Dufftown Glenlivet, Scotch bottle. We dig them around here...dating around the time you suggest 1860-1880 Digger
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From: DDReccoating
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bust of John wayne Bourbon bottle
Date: 08/07/2005 4:27:41 AM
Digger, I have a bottle of Bourbon ( 750 ml ) It is a bust of John Wayne. It has Mike Wayne Distillery in Bardstown Kentucky on it. It has a black base and the figure is a bronze color. It is un opened and the seal is in tact. Could you give me some information on this item and maybe an idea of it's value. Thank you very much. Dave
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From: doreen d
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old bottle question
Date: 08/07/2005 11:24:31 AM
I have an old bottle here, about 11.5 inches tall, with a ship sailing on water, and a small compass symbol below, and on the bottom of the bottle it says "Federal law forbids sale or re-use of this Bottle" It also says "D126", "(A)rmstrong" and it has the numbers; 8 12 58 We are wondering if this is of any value.
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From: ERIC MARCH e.t.march
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Derrs Coke bottle
Date: 08/07/2005 11:56:06 AM
Hi! Several years ago, while repairing my house, I found several soda type bottles at the bottom of the wall behind the lath. Not being a glass or bottle collector I discarded most. Still have a couple, one has my interest. Clear glass, 7 3/4 in. tall, lipped for a cap. The seam goes all the way to the top. Glass has imperfections, bubbles and thickness changes. Not cracked or chipped, very bottom is worn some but legible. Says: Derrs Coke (large script) BOONVILLE BOTTLING WORKS DERR BROS. BOONVILLE,IND. 61/2 FLU OZS. Can't find anything on this bottle. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Eric
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From: WebuyjunkNSBFL
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: JW Dante bottle
Date: 08/07/2005 8:41:22 AM
Hi, Hopefully, this is not a stupid question. I cannot find any info on this bottle regarding this. I have a JW Dante Americana Collection bottle which has the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on the front, BUT on the bottom it says the Alamo, etc.. Is this thing worth any more than the typical Dante bottle because of this error? Thank you for whatever consideration you might give this. Kay
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From: Ron fylbrig
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: F & B bottle
Date: 08/07/2005 4:08:13 PM
Hi Digger, I have an old F & B bottle (Fairbanks & BEARD). It is a bluish green color much like the old style insulators which is also what this material looks like. It has a large F & B on one side of the bottle while the other side reads: FAIRBANKS &BEARD, underneath that: HOWARD ST., underneath that: BOSTON. Above the name is a five pointed star. It measures about 7" high with a base diameter just over 2.5". It is extremely thick and has a concave bottom and a slightly oversized mouthpiece about an inch long at the top of the neck. There several air bubbles throughout. What can you tell me about this bottle as far as history, manufacturing and value? Thanks for all your efforts.
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From: Scott Oien sraoien@gvtel.com
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle
Date: 08/07/2005 6:34:16 PM
Hello I found what I think is a unique bottle. On one side of the bottle it says Golden Wedding full1/2 pint on the other side is a wedding bell. The patent number is D-91843 othe numbers on the bottom areD-230 13 4 and in smaller numbers M 81 A I believe it ia screw type cover but the cover is gone. The color of the bottle is clear with a gold tint to it. Can you give me a date on this bottle. Thanks Scott Oien
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From: Ourzteam
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle question
Date: 08/07/2005 7:57:50 PM
Hi Digger, I found your website one day and wondered if
you can help me with this. My father found this bottle during a building
demolition in Manhattan about 16 years ago. Its a rather poorly made bottle and
it has no markings on the bottom. Its a brownish-grey green color and it is
pitted in places on the outside, but inside is the greyish clay color that is
glazed smooth. The name stamped across the front says "G. PROESCHER". Have
you ever seen a bottle like this? What could this bottle have been used
for and is it worth anything? Thanks, Tonia
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From: lafrogger
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 9:48 PM
Hello Digger, Thanks for a very interesting website and all your info in the past that has really help me id some bottles I have dug in the past. My neighbor is from Akrin Ohio and he has brought two interesting bottles that his mother has had since the 40's or 50's. One of the bottles is a E. G. Booz Bottle that has a purplish color that has and meets all of the following from your website. It has a beveled roof that has a flake smaller than your little pinky nail at the corner such as GVII-4 indicates. I am sending pictures that are not the best but I can take better ones if the purplish color doesn't give it away as one of the fakes. Here are your facts from the website and all of these are meet. The other bottle is a Barbados rum that has a harbor police hat. Any info as of value, age, or any other info you could give would be greatly appreciated. 1) The Clevenger Repro has no period after the "Y" in Whiskey on the right side looking at the back. Some originals may be missing the period because of a dirty mold or an under blown example.
2) The Whitney Booz lacks the period following the word "Whiskey" on the roof.
3) The Clevenger Booz and Whitney Booz bottles have a diagonal mold seam running to a circular depression on the central base. 4) The Original Booz was made only in amber. Clevenger made sapphire blue and emerald green Booz bottles sometime in the 1960s. Other colors reported include Jersey green, colonial blue, vaseline, amethyst, and ruby red. Other glass houses used the Clevenger mold as well into the 1960s. EMBOSSING ON AN ORIGINAL: Front Roof: "E.G. BOOZ'S / OLD CABIN / WHISKEY" Left Side: "120 WALNUT ST (there are two periods under the "T")/ PHILADELPHIA" (as you look at the front) Back Roof: "1840" Left Side: "E.G. BOOZ'S / OLD CABIN / WHISKEY" (as you look at the back) (period after WHISKEY on the side)
The Mckearin's list three Booz bottles in their book "American Glass" 2) GVII-4 has a beveled roof line. apparently the glass company had difficulty with the peak of the roof breaking at the corners so the bottle was redesigned. Amber 3All three are believed to be blown from the same mold. For the latter two the roof corners were filled in. The Mckearns noted GVII-3 and 4 in shades of green. Key points to note to authenticate an original:
1) Door latch is perfectly centered and in the shape of a full lying down "S" (obverse) 2) On the Roof, the "S" is centered directly below the "C" in Cabin (obverse roof) 3) The periods in E. G. are not even with the bases of the letters.(obverse roof) 4) "K" in Whiskey the top fork is wider than the bottom fork (obverse right)
5) The base of the "G" in E.G. BOOZ'S is closed on the original open on the repros. 6) Beveled Roof varieties the cut at the ends of the roof only go into the first row of shingles.
7) There is a small flaw in a shingle on the Reverse roof of all Clevenger mold varieties in the first full shingle from the left of the third row of shingles. It looks like a small star in the top right quarter of the shingle. Some Clevenger bottles have a pontil scar..None of the originals do.
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From: Jim Roberts
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question
Date: 08/07/2005 9:49:24 PM
I have an interesting bottle about the size of a quart with a neck that holds a marble which when pouring stops the flow when it arrives at the mouth of the bottle. It has a picture of a castle with trade (castle) mark on the front. Under the castle is Castleford. On the bottom is codds patent bottles Above the castle is J. Roberts Does any of this sound familiar? Jim Roberts
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From: Carol Julian au
To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: General inquiry
Date: 08/08/2005 4:36:36 AM
Hi Digger, it's Alister Bowen e-mailing again, I have
another dating query for you. As with the other base you identified for me, it
comes from a very broken assemblage of bottle glass from a site in Victoria,
Australia dating roughly from 1860 to 1910. No complete bottles were recovered,
but lots of bases, finishes and body pieces are present. I know it is difficult
to give any date with only one part of a bottle. However, I am looking to find a
rough date for a round (approx 7.5cm diameter) base with a deep kick up and
large mamelon. Generally in a light green to normal green colour (not black
glass or aqua green). Information from books on this point seems vague. I have
lots of these bases and estimate that they have a date of around 1875 to 1920. I
have attached a jpg photo of the type of base I am talking about, I hope it is
not to big to send via e-mail, I need better computer skills. The bases look
very uniform and smooth and appear to be manufactured by some form of mechanical
(but not machine) kick up apparatus, I suppose the mamelon suggests this also.
Although they appear to have been manufactured by a mechanical process I cannot
see any markings around the base that would suggest they have sat in a mould or
clamp of some type, and there are no vertical or horizontal seams. I thought
that just having a mamelon placed it around the 1870's and meant they had to
have been mechanically manufactured. However, I am far from sure about that. I
hope you can help with this one also, and I hope the picture turns out Regards
Alister 
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From: kim Dougl
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question
Date: 08/08/2005 8:46:10 AM
Hi, I have two bottle questions.. . 1. clear glass , 8.5 inches tall, no markings on the sides, smooth neck, 8-sided bottom, screw top. on the bottom 4678 and18 and L and a symbol I can not describe. Any thoughts? Maybe a ketchup bottle? But looks old. 2. brown glass bottle bottom, square, stamped liquor bottle Scotland, and CTG Thanks for your help, Kim
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From: Reno Cuomo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: The New Ontario Bottling Works
Date: 08/08/2005 10:02:39 AM
Hi, Do you know anything about the "The New Ontario Bottling Works", "Sudbury, Ont" I found a bottle about 1.5 liters, frosted light blue glass, with a moose picture, while snorkeling in Fairbanks lake. The words on the bottle are raised glass. Thanks for any help that you can provide. Reno Cuomo
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From: Judi Harker judi.harker
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: FW: Haarlem Oil (Dutch Drops) Bottle
Date: 08/08/2005 9:51:12 AM
-----Original Message-----
From: Judi Harker [mail
To:judi.harker] Sent: August 8, 2005 10:38 AM
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Haarlem Oil (Dutch Drops) Bottle Hi, I was trying to research a bottle I have and found your website. I have been carrying this bottle and insert around for over 20 years. The bottle is approx 3.5 inches tall, is full and the cork is intact. I have attached copies of the bottle and insert. If you need further clarification, please let me know. I would like to know if it is worth holding onto? Is it sellable? Thank you, Judi Harker
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From: InsomniaL
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 08/08/2005 7:20:47 AM
Hey Digger. I have a brown glass bottle, approx. 5" tall, threaded screw top with partial cap...on the bottom it has 1864...and two letters in a circle that are either FF or possibly JF. I found this in Northeast Texas near Lake Grapevine. Thanks for any info. you can give me on it. Laurie
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From: Susan Boulard rs
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 08/08/2005 12:40:08 PM
Good Afternoon, Digger! I have over 50 bottles dug or purchased by my husband! I am very interested in a Felton's New England Rum quart bottle that has embossed at the top "bulge" the infamous federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle. On the bottom it has a diamond mark with 18 on the left of it and 42 on the right. I'm thinking it's a commemorative bottle, but would appreciate any history you could come up with. It's clear glass, the seams do not run into the lip and all verbiage is embossed in the glass. Thank you for your help and I will probably ask for it with others we have! Best Regards, Susan Boulard
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From: Veneda Rooks cbrook
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Looking for any kind of information
Date: 08/08/2005 6:40:26 PM
Hi, I inherited a very old whiskey decanter, we know that it came from Vinton county Iowa and is from around the mid 1800's it belonged to Lyman Bordwell who was my great, great, Grandfather and one of the first settlers in the area. There is quite a lot written about him in the historical records as his son was the first white male child born in Vinton Iowa I have been told that he set up trading with the Indians who lived in the area. The container is a little brown robed monk with a hood - the hood is the stopper ,it is earthen wear about 6 inches tall and looks as if it would hold a pint of whiskey, It has a shield shape on the bottom , it is worn but I think it has a lion in the shield and part of a name under that it looks like the first letters of the name are shc ??, and pressed into the earthen wear is 101 I was wondering if you had any idea if it is of any value, and if should be insured. Nita Rooks cbrook
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From: Andrea Webb a
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: James B beam bottle
Date: 08/08/2005 6:47:35 PM
My e-mail address is junebug0210. Could you please help. I am looking of info on this bottle I found in a old sink hole. It is a james b beam bottle number is d-334-145-65 and it is regal china. Thank you for your help Jan
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From: Moira Brett
To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: bottle question
Date: 08/08/2005 7:08:16 PM
Subject: bottle question Hi Bottle Expert, I found a green glass bottle in Amagansett, NY at a construction site. It's about 10-12" tall, with the width of a beer bottle, with a narrow neck starting about 2/3 of the way up from the bottom. It looks to hold about 1 pint. It's embossed on the front with "Hendricks Bottling Works, College Point, Long Island...This bottle not to be sold". The seam goes up the side to the bottom of the lip. The logo consists of a Big H with a 'W' crossing the right portion of the 'H' and 'B' crossing the left side of the 'H'. The neck of the bottle is bent slightly. It is not a screw-top bottle. The bottom of the bottle is smooth and there are little air bubbles throughout the glass. Would you be able to tell me where this bottle originated, what date it's from, and how much it might be worth? If you don't know, do you know of any bottling websites to check out? I couldn't locate any bottle manufacturing company called Hendricks...Thanks! Moira Brett Thank you! I forgot to ask you if you know anything about the bottle company...do you know where I can research this?
. Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com wrote: sounds like an 1890s soda bottle. Can't say much more except in aqua probably $8-10 Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com
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From: Robin Lamorea
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date: 08/08/2005 7:15:10 PM
I have come across 3 bottles. Could you tell me if they are worth anything. One is almost 7 inches tall says California Fig syrup co, calific, Sterling products (INC), successor the second is almost 9 inches tall and on the front near the top has what looks like 3XVI but looks like maybe it was double. Looks like the top of the 3 is double, on the bottom it says W. B. M. CO The third is a tiny bit over 9 inches. Only markings are on the bottom 894W , then a T in a triangle, and the number 7 under that. All three are clear glass. thanks for any help. Robin
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From: Ebr50
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date: 08/08/2005 6:48:44 PM
Attached is a picture of a codd bottle. The front of the bottle reads -- J. Roberts -- Castleford. The trademark is a castle. The back reads -- Codd's patent bottle -- Extra Strong Glass The bottom of the bottle says -- Made in India -- 10 0z -- 4 B 2 I would appreciate any information you could share. EBR
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From: WEFFORD56
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: BottleQuestion
Date: 08/09/2005 4:02:51 AM
Back in the mid 70's is when I first encountered the amber Buffalo at a new locale flea mkt. that was a major bottle market. I missed that and it wasn't until the mid 90's I saw another one in Scottsville, Va. I purchased that one only later to learn it was a repo from a local bottle man who earned a living for years digging and selling bottles starting in the late 60's. Mike was the best bottle man around as he traveled a lot doing shows and digging along the coast. Mike explained to me the difference between the repo amber and the original. (I have since located an original amber and the differences are subtle) He was the one who told me about the cobalt blue Buffalo as he had found one and sold it to a collector in Texas. Mike told me a local bottle collector contacted the Texas collector and managed to buy it from him and retains it today. Mike moved away from this area years ago and I lost touch with him, before he left he described the blue one to me. It is embossed with a star in a circle and the name Buffalo Water or Buffalo Litha Water, I don't remember which. I haven't seen the emerald green one but have seen a turquoise one several times by doing a web search. That one as well has been repo'd, once you see the original you realize they are not even close. Thanks for your time, I'll continue my search. Slim
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From: Branscombe
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Burnett - Boston
Date: 08/09/2005 9:06:14 AM
Digger, I recently came into possession of a few bottles that I don't think are worth much, but this was one of the more interesting ones (photo attached). It's a small clear, colorless bottle (4.25"x1.75"x1.00") embossed "Burnett" on one side and "Boston" on the opposite side. On the bottom is an embossed "B" (I think). It's also got a few bubbles in the glass, but the bottle is not chipped or cracked. What's your take on this bottle? Bob Branscombe Andover, MA Attachment N1:
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From: Nickie Strawoet
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 08/09/2005 1:59:27 PM
I recently found two bottles that I was hoping you could provide some information/value on - the first is a "Frank's Tea & Spice Co, Castor Oil Bottle - clear glass, raised glass letters on the front - 2 fluid ounces. The other is a tall bottle - looks roughly like a 16 oz pop bottle from the 60's 70's in size a little wider at the top than the bottom, it has cut sides (in other words not smooth) it is also clear - the only markings on this bottle is on the bottom - it say J. Heinz Company on the bottom and also a round "seal" of sorts as well - indicating a patent. I would appreciate any information you may have. Thanks Nickie
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From: Deborah Harding
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Michters Distillary Bottle
Date: 08/09/2005 3:12:16 PM
Dear Digger, I was looking over your website and found a question from Kath about the Michters Distillery bottles that she provided pictures of. I have the exact same bottle that is pictured on the left side of the picture, Michters Extra Quality Original Pot Still Whiskey. Mine is also in excellent condition. It also has the same federal warning on the bottom along with 3-D-42 #153. I have tried to find out information on this bottle to no avail. What is it currently appraised at and can you provide me with any information on history of this piece. My fiancé acquired it a few months after his grandmother passed; she resided in Michigan. We believe it belonged to her husband who passed many years ago. She was 93 when she passed a year ago. Any information would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to speak personally to my fiancé, a phone number can be provided. Thank you for your time in regards to this matter. Sincerely, Debra Harding
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From: Nicole xutx
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question on bottle found
Date: 08/09/2005 3:36:02 PM
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Hello -- My
father owns an old pharmacy and we've been cleaning it out. He bought it from
the original owners and just moved all of the old stuff upstairs to the 2nd
floor. Upon cleaning we found what looks to be an old Windex bottle. What do you
make of the pictures? Also, we have several pill bottles and jars in green
color. Do old pill bottles go for much? or do people really have a demand for
such an item? Thanks Nicole Chapman Attachment N1: windex bottle.jpg Attachment
N2: windex spray top.jpg 
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From: Suzanne Coyle se
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Very old Fitzgerald bourbon
Date: 08/09/2005 4:53:32 PM
Might this be worth anything and if so, how much? Any thoughts welcome. Thanks so much. Clean bottle. Unopened. Label reads: Very old Fitzgerald bourbon Est 1849 Aged in wood. Btld in bond 1951 barrelled btld 1959 collectors item antique bottle 100 proof Suzanne
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From: Lebanoncash
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hello from Oregon
Date: 08/09/2005 3:42:47 PM
My name is Cheryl and I have 2 bottles that were my
husband's grandparents that I just found out in our 2nd garage which they
used to own. That is the royal stain which says it was for trailers? Also
the Salicionyl bottle which on the bottle of this bottle says 15 1/2 and under it
say 2-. The dr. Thatcher’s laxative cough syrup which I noticed in your list to
one of your mailings you didn't list. I would like to know how old it actually
is that is the syrup inside the bottle and still has original cork. My grand
father gave it to me in the late 60's he picked it up cause it said Thatcher and
his last name was Thatcher so he thought it was cool. any thing you can let me
know would be oh so cool. let your reader's know that clear bottles tossed into
the sunny deserts can turn all shades of colors in blue's, green's and yellow's
my uncle used to do it in quartzsite, Arizona back in the 60's. thank you for
your help digger probably be back again am always finding old bottles. Cherl
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From: Wayne Peters
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 08/09/2005 8:02:15 PM
Dear Digger: I have two unopened bottles of scotch and two unopened bottles of whiskey. They are: Gooderhams Rare Old Whiskey 1958 - Canadian Centennial 1967 Edition in original leather case with zipper Crown Royal Deluxe Canadian Whiskey 750ml 1979 Vintage in original box Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch 12-Year Old 25 fl. oz. with original price on it of $8,35 (Canadian funds) Chival Regal Blended Scotch Whiskey 25 fl. oz. in original box with price on it of $9.20 (Canadian funds) The two scotch bottles probably date from the 70's and all four bottles are in good original condition. Is there any particular value to these bottles; any idea what they might be?
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From: Budd Motors buddmotors
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: President Grover Cleveland Bottle
Date: 08/09/2005 11:32:23 PM
Hi - I am looking for a President Grover Cleveland frosted figural bottle, about 10" tall. Any ideas where I should start looking? I really appreciate your help. Respectfully, Bcusick Hi - ; I am looking for a President Grover Cleveland frosted ;figural bottle, about 10" tall. ; Any ideas where I should start looking? ; I really appreciate your help. ; Respectfully, ;
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From: Steve Mat
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 08/10/2005 9:44:05 AM
Dear Digger, I have a Ball Ideal canning jar with the 9 in the patent date backward. It is a pint in a greenish blue color and has a 5 on the bottom. any information would be appreciated. Thank you, Fr. Stephen Matylewicz
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From: Barbara Witten
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: PLEASE HELP
Date: 08/10/2005 12:09:46 PM
Hi my name is Barbara and i bought this bottle at a estate
auction. I was told it is a crown royal bottle. Any help would be great. The
bottle is 12 inches tall the photo doesn't do it justice, but it is all that
light or baby blue color, the design on the bottle is in white. The lip is
approx. 2 5/8 in the bottom has federal law forbids sale or reuse of this bottle
really hard to read. In the center of the bottom it has either a d or an 0 i
can't tell then a dash 334 below those numbers are 119 60 then under that 2. The
lid or cork is white glass and corked on the bottom. Thanks, Barbara
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From: Amanda Owens
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old mr boston whiskey bottle
Date: 08/10/2005 1:52:41 PM
While tearing down an old dilapidated barn on our place I noticed this bottle under the wooden floor. I can't seem to find much information on this bottle. The pics I've sent you are not too good. I hope you can tell something from them. On the cap of the bottle it says Mellow. On the front of the bottle it has Old Mr Boston Brand and Federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle. To my understanding if it has the above mentioned the bottle was made after prohibition. Is this correct? On the back of the bottle there seems to be some kind of label missing and is embossed with the state house and flag, a ribbon, and other building. Also on the front at the very bottom it has R174 displayed. On the bottom of the bottle it reads 56-8 design patent applied for and is encircled. Any help you could give on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Amanda
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From: Bodaciouse
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: thermos.
Date: 08/10/2005 11:33:22 AM
Dear Digger, I bought a thermos for $5. It is made by American Thermos Bottle Co. The date says June 20,1911. The patent NO. is 995935. I don't yet have a photo, but it is in good condition, however, there is no cork. Could you please give me an estimate on how much it is worth? I was actually offered $100,000, but turned it down b/c I figured it was worth more than that. Thank you Digger for any help you give. Sincerely, Destiny
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From: Brandon Ogden b
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1914 Ron Superior de cuba
Date: 08/10/2005 3:52:52 PM
hi I was wondering how much my bottle of 1914 Ron Superior
de cuba is worth it is in perfect condition sorry no picture if you need one
just ask Thanks, Brandon
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From: Wackywazooski2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ANHEUSER BUSCH BREW ASSN BOTTLE
Date: 08/10/2005 2:32:54 PM
Dear Digger, I found two bottles that are embossed with the Busch loge trademark. There is a star on top of an A with what seems like an arm with an ok jester on the hand along with some other markings. There is a brown bottle and a clear bottle. There is no cracks and both are long necks. They are a heavy glass and seem to be very old. Any help on how old they are or if the are collectible would be appreciated. Can I take them somewhere locally to be appraised? I live in Providence, Rhode Island. Thank you, Dave Wojtanowski
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From: Gerry & Joan Templeman
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bicentennial Commemorative Bottle
Date: 08/10/2005 11:21:49 PM
I have several Petri Brandy Bicentennial Commemorative Bottles (Brandy made at Petri Wineries, Cloverdale CA (1776-1976) each in the shape of the Liberty Bell: Two Liberty Bell Decanter's are unopened, filled with Brandy, sealed with red and white bottle stamps with small Petri Cards attached to the neck, describing the Liberty Bell and fine Petri Brandy in each bottle. I have about eight bottles that are empty and two unopened bottles. Each measures about 8" tall and 6" at the base of the bell; the bell bottle has a ridge-like crack in it to replicate the Liberty Bell; each lid is 6" across. Are the filled or the empty bottles worth anything or should I recycle the glass and toss the unique wood-like "bell-holder-top" that serves as the lid? Thanks Joan
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From: GordianPiusIII
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle values & histories, and what not.
Date: 08/10/2005 9:57:03 PM
Hi there Digger! I have a couple of hundred vintage to antique bottles of all types & sizes. Way too many to list (or ask about) here. Most are common, I think. I'll give you a brief description of a few of the nicer ones. Let me know what you think, okay? First are four different stoneware bottles. One is a Lee & Green Co. English Brewed Ginger Beer from Buffalo NY two-toned, no stopper. Then there is a Smith & Clody Ginger Beer, also from Buffalo NY, says Monogram Brand with a S&C logo. Then I have a quart bottle of Vulcanizing Fluid from C. O. Tingley in Rahway (or Ramway), NJ. Finally I have a very small "Little Brown Jug" looking thing that reads verbatim,"Compliments of A. N. Motsch 1323 Michigan St., Buffalo NY. Any ideas? I have one, very interesting "black glass" bottle, no label or markings that I can see, very dark green, appears to be a three piece mold, with what looks like a pontil scar on the bottom (which is recessed like a wine bottle would be), and what looks like whittling on the lower half. The mold seams are; one horizontally around the diameter about halfway up, then two vertically from there to the top, directly opposite one another. Sheared lip, applied top, with a fair amount of twist. I am told these date from around 1800 (or earlier), and are quite rare. What's your take? I also have a Mrs.S.A. Allen's World's Hair Restorer in dark amber that is quite similar to one I saw at the Heckler auction site that was estimated to sell for $200 to $400, but the top is slightly different. Finally, I have a medium size (about a pint), bottle that says, quite simply, "Vinol" on it in crudely formed, raised letters. It is dark amber, but has a lot of red to it. On the bottom it says, "Private Mould, Patented April 19, 1898. Applied top, sheared lip. Never seen anything like it! Have you? I am truly sorry for the length of this letter, but I'm at a loss with a couple of these. They were all dug (or otherwise retrieved), from various private backyard garbage pits, railroad dump sites, etc., between and around Bradford PA, Olean NY, and Buffalo NY,...and all points in between. I'd appreciate any info you can give as far as value, scarcity, etc. Thanks a lot! Sincerely, Tony Hedberg
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From: Annette Bumgarner a
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 08/11/2005 2:41:21 AM
Hi Digger thank you for your assistance. Sorry no pictures. I have a question about two bottles that I've found. One bottle is brown about 9 and 1/4 inches tall. excellent condition. It has writing on bottle embossing that says George Bechtel Brewing Co. Bottled at brewery Stapleton Staten island with a picture of a conquistador holding a flag which says excelsior and on the opposite side it says this bottle is not to be sold. I don't know if this is enough info but I wanted some history age of bottle value and anything you might know. The second bottle is not intact but I still think its beautiful its blue almost metalic with a mug shaped bottom with 10 sides. Its a very heavy glass. the top of the bottle is missing. It has words on it as well B & G SANFRANCISCO on one side and SUPERIORMINERAL WATER on the other I Just wanted some history on the bottle what it would be worth intact. Rarity etc. thank you
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From: songbird
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Questions about bottles
Date: 08/11/2005 5:05:39 AM
I have a question about a bottle I have on eBay, after looking at your website, it seems special, after going over categories, I believe it is - lockport green, 16 and 5/18 inches, BIM, 3 pc, single collar, pontil, near mint to mint, that`s my uneducated eye, after reading what was written.....Can you help me find a general date and value? Thank You, so much for your time. Judith Lee I will be sending my eBay ad to you. I call it a grecian Lady bottle, she reminds me of an import statue I have on my mantle.
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From: nlyons54
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: gggrandfather's bottle
Date: 08/11/2005 10:39:40 AM
Dear Digger, Some time ago I was contacted by someone who's relative has one of my gggrandfather's bottles. Apparently he saw my post from July 2002. It is embossed with "MR & HW Lundblad" and "Quincy" on it. Mathias Rudolf and Henrik Wilhelm Lundblad were brothers who came to Chicago from Sweden and ran a bottling works in the mid 1800's. Do you have any information on their company, their bottles, or how I might obtain one? Thanks, Nancy Lyons
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From: Tim Shaw tshawman
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Raspail liqueur
Date: 08/11/2005 11:17:54 AM
I would like to find the value of this bottle of liqueur. It is unopened. The seal is still on the side, but has fallen off the top. It has the stopper in the shape of the officers night stick. It is 15 inches tall, approximately 19 inches with the stopper. On the back it says Raspail Liqueur 86 proof. Product of France Imported by Bols Distributing co New York 21/32 Quart. It looks black, but it is a dark blue in light. Thanks for your help Tim Shaw Attachment N1: MVC-773S.JPG Attachment N2: MVC-772S.JPG Attachment N3: MVC-774S.JPG Attachment N4: MVC-775S.JPG
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From: Joe Faamasino
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Casa Vento Decanters (Faces Of the World)
Date: 08/11/2005 3:46:33 PM
Hi Digger, my name is Joe and I have the full collection of (Casa Vento Decanter's Faces Of The World) I'm sorry I am unable to send any pictures but all 12 decanters are in mint condition and none of them have never been opened. All the decanters still have the original wine in them from the day they were made. I would like to know if you had any idea of what the value of these bottles are? Or if you could tell me what book to get that has these in it because I have bout 4 books and none of them have faces of the world in them. I would really appreciate any help you could give me. Thank You very much for your time. Joe Hi Digger, my name is Joe and I have the full collection of ;(Casa Vento Decanter's Faces Of The World) I'm sorry I am unable to send any pictures but all 12 decanters are in mint condition and none of them have never been opened. ;All the decanters still ;have the original wine in them from the day they were made. ; I would like to know if you had any idea of ;what the value of these bottles are? ; Or if you could tell me what book to get that has these in it because I have ;bout 4 books and none of them have faces of the world in them. ; I would really appreciate any help you could give me. ; Thank You very much for your time. ; ; Joe
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From: jekf1 jekf1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date: 08/11/2005 3:53:35 PM
Hello! I dug up a brown bottle that says "James Buchanan ltd. Distillery by appointment of his majesty the king". Is this worth anything? Thanks very much, J. Favretto
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From: Leezangaro
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 08/11/2005 12:09:37 PM
Hi we have a bottle found in Morse Mill Missouri it says LISTERINE LAM
BERT PHARMACAL COMPANY (The P and C on these words are larger and it is in all capitals.) On the bottom of this bottle it has a 7 a symbol a blurred number than at the opposite edge it has the number 11. it has a cork style top with two mold marks that go over the mouth of the bottle. It is round and about eleven cm tall and about four cm in diameter. It is in good shape with a few small bubbles. Our town was established along the Big River. The bottle was found on an excavation site near the old hotel and mill that was established prior to 1885. Please contact us if you know anything about it. Lee and Cook kids (sixth generation around the mill) Robby Lee
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From: Chasingheather1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: lots of bottles..
Date: 08/12/2005 3:25:27 AM
Hi Digger, My husband and I are helping our family clean out our Dads house, he moved. He is in the bulldozing trade. He has bottles everywhere, what can we do with them after we gather them all? How can we get a value on it, and sell it? Thanks, Heather in NJ one I have here is Curtis & Brown MFG CO. L D New York Browns Household Panacea and Family Liniment - bottle is green like with swirl lines on bottle (from making?) Thanks!
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From: John Epeneter jepeneter
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Epeneter Bottle
Date: 08/12/2005 9:06:50 AM
Dear Jack, I copied the following email from your website referring to a correspondence about an old family business "Perkins-Epeneter Pickle Company". I would love to track down Mark Canjar but the site didn't post his email address. Thanks for anything you can do to help, -John Epeneter- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
From: Mark Canjar
To: Digger
Subject: Perkins-Epeneter Pickle bottle
Date: 21-11-2003 Dear Digger - I just found a cool vinegar bottle under the floorboards of an old house that is getting restored, and I wondered if you can tell me how I might get more info on it, including possible value. The bottle has a three piece mold, a rough blob type top, and has an intact paper label that reads Perkins Pure Distilled Vinegar/Perkins-Epeneter Pickle Company. Any info or suggestions on where to research would be much appreciated. Thanks, Mark
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From: Kirsten happy2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Would like the advise of an expert!!
Date: 08/12/2005 9:33:44 AM
Digger~ Thank you so kindly!!! ~Kirsten -- \" ----- Original Message -----
From: Kirsten
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 3:43 PM
Subject: Would like the advise of an expert!! Dear Digger~ I am the seller of this item: 19th cent. purple flask~bottle~Eagle~Cornucopia~ground Item number: 6200335268 I am wondering if this is indeed old and if I am selling myself short to let this run with no reserve?? I have no idea of it's value, but I received an email soon after it was listed from someone telling me I should read of it's rarity and he told me what he thinks it is and what to read. I would like to have your knowledgeable input on this! If you would be so kind as to help me out on this I would be VERY GRATEFUL! Many thanks for your time and consideration, Kirsten Shank
Digger\" wrote: Kristen, I am quite sure it is the amethyst Clevenger repro 1950 or before listed in McKearin and Wilson under Reproductions. Base of yours might have been tampered with - I cannot tell from the online pix. Digger
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From: n.primm n
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 08/12/2005 4:11:11 PM
Digger- Attached is a photo of three bottles that I found
while digging my garden. On the left, this bottle is 5 1/2" tall, it is clear,
the seam runs up to the lip, the bottom is smooth, and there are no marks on the
bottle. In the middle, this bottle is 5" in height, is clear, the seam runs up
to the lip, the lip is asymmetrical when viewed from above, the bottom is smooth
and there is no embossing anywhere on the bottle. On the right is a cylindrical
bottle, 5 1/4" tall, the seam runs up to the lip, the lip is asymmetrical when
viewed from above, the bottom is smooth, the words McCORMICK & CO. BALTO are
embossed on the side. Are these medicine bottles. What is their worth? Thanks in
advance for any assistance that you are able to provide. Nicholas Primm
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From: LeeGaunt l
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: F. Hoyt
Date: 08/12/2005 4:57:15 PM
Have you ever heard of the Perfume Bottle. It is signed with an S in a bottle on the bottom. Embossed on the bottle is F. Hoyt and Son Perfumers New York. Thank you for any assistance. :-) Eleanor Lee
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From: Showieshelties
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottles
Date: 08/12/2005 1:04:06 PM
digger, I found a large dark brown bottle with the words Ballantine's and federal law forbids sale or reuse of this bottle, also a small clear bottle colorite, carpenter-morton co. boston mass. any value? Thanks for any info.... Laurah
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From: Dean and Shirlee
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Durglas Glass Fishing Ball / Float
Date: 08/12/2005 6:37:52 PM
Did durglas ever make a net float? The glass floats were there to float the nets for fishing. The one I have seen is clear glass with the durglass name on the side of the round float. db
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From: FamLeeMattrs2Me
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: What about Mason & Kerr Jars
Date: 08/12/2005 3:31:01 PM
Digger, Your information is certainly interesting! In fact, I plan to check out and see if some of your other customers have written you in and may have some of the same other old bottles which I do. But, the ones I'm writing about at this time are old Mason & Kerr canning jars. It is really difficult to locate a site to help tell how to determine how to identify the age of the ones that I have. All I was wanting to ask of you is if you could 'point' me in the right direction and I'll take it from there. Would really appreciate your help in this matter. I have found an old beer bottle, though it isn't likely to be more than 25 years or so. And, I also have several small ink wells (very old) and miniature milk replica bottles. It's always been a habit of mine to 'pocket' something that peaks my curiosity when it turns up in the soil while I'm out in the garden. I've found many a 'treasure' that way! At least, they are precious to me at least. Well, will look forward to hearing from you and hope for some word on where to locate information on identifying the age of these canning jars. Thanks! Mrs. F. A. Wallace
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From: tracy muzzy supertr
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottles please help
Date: 08/12/2005 8:01:53 PM
hi I have 3 old bottles one is light see through green tint and says BROWNS SARSAPARILLA for the kidneys, liver and blood then there are 2 that are dark brown octagon shaped and they say A. L. Murdock liquid food, Boston USA, 12 1/2 per cent soluble albumen. these were found in the back yard and I’m curious about these thank you Tracy
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From: all415 all415
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 7oz bud bottle
Date: 08/12/2005 10:23:13 PM
I have a 7 oz. bud bottle that has never been open. I kept it for years because it has a dent in it from the bottle maker but somehow past through anheiser busch. Is this bottle worth anything? Please email me back when you can at dll861
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From: tina cantrell tca
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 08/13/2005 4:02:30 AM
I have a tru-me beverage/birmingham al/patent april 24. 1924 can you tell me the value?
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From: houseglow
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: misprint pepsi ?
Date: 08/13/2005 11:08:15 AM
Thank you for any information you might share on the
misprint pepsi bottle. please see attached photo's of 2 bottles, one has colt
and the other has cola. would appreciate any information on history of misprint,
age, value ect. Dave PS..the height is approx. 8 5/8"
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From: RadioFlyerIL
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Can You Help Identify These Please?
Date: 08/13/2005 7:41:23 AM
Hi Digger, I have two bottles that I wish to identify. While trying to find something on the patent numbers, I found your site. Now I am asking for your help please. Bottle Number 1: Amber, Screw On Top with Lead Lid, sailing ships on sides and a photo of what looks almost like Paul Revere on the front, patent number on bottom says: DES.PAT.73096 or 73086 can't be sure on the one number. Also has broken blade of a saber or knife on the top....ONE PINT on the bottom of the front. Appears to have a symbol of a belt buckle on the left shoulder and six stripes on the right shoulder. On picture of the side has a man with a sword in front of him exiting a ship other has a picture of the sailing ship...tall sails. Bottle number two has Anheiser Bush symbol on top of front, seam goes all the way to the top, has scalloped area around the bottom sort of like the old Aunt Jemima bottles, oval comes up to a shoulder the protrudes (No Seam on protrusion) handle is not an applied handle, is a part of the mold itself. Bottom appears to have a Heinz symbol on it. Glass is clear. Left of the symbol on bottom has the numbers: 1012 Right side of the symbol has the number 7. Beneath the symbol is another 7. I am adding the best pictures I could get of these two bottles. I look forward to hearing from you Digger. Thanks so much for making your knowledge available to those of us who know very little about old bottles. Again, thanks so much for your help. Regards, Min Burns
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From: JERRY PEARSALL p
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: A BOTTLE I HAVE LIKE THE ONE YOU FOUND ON EBAY.
Date: 08/13/2005 1:44:55 PM
I would like to know how old it is and what it mite be worth. The jar has the des.pat.86712 on it like the one you found. it has the handle on it and a zink lead. I love your web site it is a beginners dream
come true. Thanks jerry
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From: divers9
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Henry McKenna
Date: 08/13/2005 6:31:52 PM
Dear Sir Need some help to discover history of a whiskey jug I found lately. It is a Henry McKenna 4/5 quart porcelain. With 146/68/D126 on bottom. There is also a US MArine Corp Mess stamp(A-1983476) and A property of US Internal Revunue Spirit stamp on the jug. I would appreciate any help. The writing and flowers on the jug are in blue ink and there is a metal seal on the top front below the neck. Thanks You Greg Divers
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From: VERONICA OWENS
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Glass Bottle
Date: 08/13/2005 7:22:04 PM
We found an old glass bottle in our yard... It is a brown one pint bottle, with a double-screw lid, and it also has a rose pattern on its body. We think it may be from the early 1900's. On the top of the body, it says " federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle" On the bottom it reads,"TM.REG.US.PAT.OFF." Also on the bottom it has a design that looks like a horizontal diamond with an oval over the middle of the diamond. We would very much appreciate any information you could give us. Thank you very much. - The Owens family
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From: Barbara Radcli
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date: 08/13/2005 7:30:35 PM
I found an old bottle with embossed lettering "Citizens Bottling Works" "Chicago". It has a CWB "brand like" lettering in the middle of name. The bottom has C.B.W. stamped on the bottom. There is a very small number 1761on the side/bottom, no other markings. The glass has some tiny small bubbles in it. The color is a clear/green tint. The top is like an old soda bottle. The glass level in the bottom is very uneven. A small thin line can be felt on each side. The bottle is round, approximately 9" tall, 2 1/2 inches in diameter. I cannot find any information on this bottle or the company. I would appreciate any information you might have on this bottle. Thanks I found an old bottle with embossed lettering "Citizens Bottling Works" "Chicago". It has a CWB "brand like" lettering in the middle of name. ; The bottom has C.B.W. stamped on the bottom. There is a very ;small number 1761on the side/bottom, no other markings. ; The glass has some tiny small bubbles in it. The color is a clear/green tint. The top is like ;an old ;soda bottle. ; The glass level in the ;bottom is very uneven. A small thin line can be felt on each side. The bottle is round, approximately 9" tall, 2 1/2 inches in diameter. I cannot find any information on this bottle or the company. I would appreciate any information you might have on this bottle. ; Thanks
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From: Beau Bryant
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: pot/flask found in virginia city, NV
Date: 08/14/2005 2:40:20 AM
Digger, My grandparents were avid diggers and bottle collecters and did lots of digging in Virginia city in the 40's, 50's and 60's. I have sent an attachment photo of a pot that they found. My grandfather thinks that it is an artifact from the Chinese laborers. Any ideas? Is it worth anything? Thanks for your time, Beau
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From: bubba mayo b
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: A BARTON DISTILLING CO SERIES 1969 BARDSTOWN,KENTUCKY.
Date: 08/14/2005 8:49:39 AM
WHAT IS IT WORTH.
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From: Ldrago01
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: portuguese brandy bottle
Date: 08/14/2005 6:54:01 AM
hello, I have a question about the price of a bottle I found is about 12 inches tall and green it has a Rhode Island Liquor control administrator label on it and says federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle. it was bottled and shipped by Nicolau De Almeda & co. Imported by McKesson& Robbins inc New York, New York the trademark says 1870.
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From: James E. Fox Jr. j
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 08/14/2005 11:27:23 AM
I have what appears to be a clear glass 4" tall Knoxall bottle with a screw cap lid with a #3 on the bottom with 2oz markings. Can you tell me anything about this bottle or its worth. I dug it up in my back yard while building a deck. I live in buckhannon wv and I know a large civil war campaign was held in our area. Thank you...Jim
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From: SessomsBeverly
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Tin Lined Flasks
Date: 08/14/2005 9:34:57 AM
Just curious to see how much a 12 ounce tin lined flask made in Germany with U.S. zoned is worth? Thanks Beverly Sessoms
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From: Shekaji
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Nice label
Date: 08/14/2005 10:20:49 AM
Found an old whiskey bottle in the attic-Amber flask I am guessing BIM marked 4 8 H on bottom (which I looked up to be made in Berkeley Ca) Has a zinc kind of a rough screw top with a cork insert, Paper label has nice graphic design reads: TEA CUP, OLD BOURBON WHISKEY, SHEA BOCOUERAZ CO. SOLE PROPRIETORS SAN FRANCISCO CAL , ASLO SAYS BOTTLED EXPRESSLY FOR FAM
ILY USE NONE GENUINE WITHOUT THE FAC SIMLE OF PROPRIETORS, THE COLOR PICTURE IS OF AN OLD COUPLE HAVING A CUP OF TEA WHISPERING OVER THE TEA CUP. FLOWERS & WHEAT, CUTE BUT IS IT WORTH ANYTHING? Our family acquired this home in 1906 - so don't know if it was g-grandpa stashed bottle : ) we have tons of bottles to dig up in the yard as well - they were placed bottom up as decorative border - and we believe they were already that way prior to 1906 - we thought there were only a the bluish round bottom ones, lining the walkway - until we had to dig a water line - bottles, bottles everywhere must have sunken down with rain (sandy soil) as the don't show in photos from the 1920s and FIL is 84 and he only remembers seeing the round blue ones as well. So I may have to email you a few times if we come across anything interesting.
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From: marcindy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: close to nature bottle
Date: 08/14/2005 3:42:58 PM
Under the house we found two bottles. One only has the following (on one side the lettering is pretty well gone) Close to nature enriched with dextrose. A deposit of 1cent only required on this bottle Copr.1939 B.T Fooks MFG. Co. Camden ARK. Bottom embossed G675Duraglas. The other has no writing but embossed on bottom G928.It looks to be 10oz.Any help would be appreciated. Marc & Cindy
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From: Hitchcox268
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 08/14/2005 12:48:49 PM
My husband found a bottle from the Indiana home brewing company it has a thick lip and it has a emblem on the front of it with the name around it. I can't send a picture of it but it's about a 12 oz bottle. If you have any information I would like to know as it was found under the back porch of our house when he started digging some of the dirt out. Thank's Karen
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From: GoJoe1966
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: help solve a 44 yr old mystery
Date: 08/14/2005 2:19:46 PM
Hi! I just accidentally came across your site and could really use your help. As a historian I have been researching a 44 yr old unsolved crime here. On Aug. 15, 1961 a Fifth bottle of Seagram’s Seven was said to have been taken from a burglarized business. In 2004 I helped dig up a water well in which we recovered a 6" glass fragment with distinctive v well actually a full diamond shape and NOT half a v like I drew here. Did Seagram’s Seven put out such a diamond design bottle from circa 1961? Would a photo help? Thank you very much for your time and any help you can give me. Ed Rollman, Bremerton,WA
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From: GoJoe1966
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: follow-Up Seagram’s Seven ?diamond pattern?
Date: 08/14/2005 2:24:05 PM
Hi! The pattern is a square type design, lots of running along it's square shaped border with a few diamond designs spaced a great distance apart, it is clear glass and the design appears to be near the top or slightly below the top of the bottle itself. Ed Rollman, Bremerton,Wa.
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From: Richelle
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Poteau, Okla. bottle
Date: 08/14/2005 8:47:35 PM
Hi, this bottle is 4 inches tall and 2 inches wide, embossed " MILLER DRUG CO. PHARMACISTS POTEAU, OKLA." can you help me find out the age, rarity, value or history of this bottle? Thank you, Richelle
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From: QueenDarleen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 08/14/2005 4:54:40 PM
I have a full bottle of Seagram’s pedigree 1929 yr. The bottle is dark brown and looks like a book. What is the value of my bottle? The seal is not broken on the bottle.
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From: Alicia Milarii k
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: curious about bottle
Date: 08/14/2005 10:08:53 PM
Hi , My boyfriend and I recently started to collect old bottles. We came across one yesterday that was really cool looking. I wondered if you could tell me about how old the bottle is, and possibly an approximate value. I've attached a few pictures, let me explain it's detail. It's amber in color, and looks like a violin. The bottle stands 9 1/2" tall. The only print on the front or back is "federal law forbids sale or re use of this bottle". On the bottom (sideways), it lists a DES Pat # 107353, and then horizontally, it lists two sets of #'s. On the top row it says D 202 ( the "D" might actually be an "O" or a "0". The second row says 102-41. I believe the marking to the right of these numbers is the logo for Anchor Hocking. It appears to be an H over an anchor. The bottle is seamed on both sides from top to bottom, however, the seam on the left side is not straight up and down. It starts to curve towards the back of the bottle, about half way up, and returns to the center, at the base of the neck. I'm not sure if that means anything. When trying to date the DES Pat #, I've found that the patent was issued in 1938. Like I said before, we are really new at this. So we don't know where else to look. Any help you could offer would be great. Thanks a lot!! Sincerely, Alicia Milarii Attachment N1: bottles 001.jpg Attachment N2: bottles 002.jpg Attachment N3: bottles 004.jpg Attachment N4: bottles 006.jpg Attachment N5: bottles 007.jpg Attachment N6: bottles 008.jpg
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From: kitfoyle
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: aloha
Date: 08/14/2005 11:10:57 PM
Aloha Digger, When my father passed away I found an empty jack Daniel Belle Bottle made by Jack Daniel Distillery to commemorate 50 years of show Biz for Frank Sinatra. My father worked for Mr. Sinatra and he must have given it to my father. I have a registered original owner papers stating this bottle is # 6 out of 50 dated Oct. 24, 1980. I want to sell this item. Do you have any idea of its value? Aloha Kit
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From: EUA4582
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question about Decanters
Date: 08/15/2005 4:56:07 AM
Hello, First Question: I have come across about Twenty to Forty Bottles some with liquor and some without, but all are from the C. Miller 1967 to 1969. All state hoods. What might one expect to see on this collection? Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 4/5 quart, 85 proof, 100 month. Second Question: Is the Bourbon still good? Is the liquor bottle worth more full or empty? The cap seal is still intact. Please Advise.
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From: Anita Ashle
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Owens Bottle
Date: 08/15/2005 9:30:10 AM
I am wondering if you have any information on an Owens bottle with the mark on the bottom being an O in a square and then the letters WENS in block letters. I find this on a small 3i bottle. Is this an Owens-Illinois Company mark? THANKS
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From: Sharon Brumley mi
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: four gallon antique stone jug
Date: 08/15/2005 9:45:04 AM
I would like to know if you could please help me with finding a prize on my item. Here is the description of my item...it's a four gallon whiskey or wine stone jug has a white bottom and a brown top has about a five inch handle with a top that has a wooden shut off valve in the top. If you could help us please let me know. Thank You very much.
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From: Steven Geerts
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: florida water bottle
Date: 08/15/2005 10:14:44 AM
Hi today I found a bottle on our ground where we gonna build a house on. As we are living in Antwerp (BELGIUM), I found it strange that it was a bottle from America. So I took it home. The bottle is in decent state and has the print "Florida water Murray & Lanman druggists New-York" on the side, on the bottom "482 p 6" can be found. I was looking on the internet and I think it is a very antique bottle, is this correct? If it is worth it, can you give me some more details about this bottle? Thanks in advance. -- Steven Geerts
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From: walt williams
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Green River whiskey bottle
Date: 08/15/2005 12:38:18 PM
Hi- Hoping you might be able to give me the approx. value of an unopened pre-prohibition "Green River" whiskey quart bottle. Thanks for any help-Walt
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From: Rodney Spiers
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 100 PROOF 8 YEARS OLD BONDED BEAM
Date: 08/15/2005 4:07:29 PM
My friend came across this bottle never opened green label number 07080858. He was wondering if worth anything?
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From: Terry Casey tbcasey
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Unknow Bottle 1847
Date: 08/15/2005 6:05:32 PM
Hello Digger, I came across this old bottle and wanted to know if you have any info to share on this. The bottle is almost 5" tall and 1.5" wide on the bottom. On the very bottom of this bottle it reads 1847-E and what appears to be a 3 then a symbol of some sort and then a 0. I have attached a photo for your review. Thank You Terry Casey Terry Casey tbcasey .
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From: John Brody brodyohana
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: lourdes wicker bottle
Date: 08/15/2005 7:26:26 PM
Hi I was reviewing the questions for 2004 and found a note from carol to you regarding an antique Lourdes bottle surrounded by wicker and an old leather carrying strap. What is the history of this particular bottle? Any info would be greatly appreciated John
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From: Ssharon600
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 08/15/2005 3:44:44 PM
my email is ssharon600 I am wondering what uncle jo in brown bottle is. would the person that drank it still be alive? I guess it is a 12 oz.
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From: RoaiaRush
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle
Date: 08/15/2005 5:39:25 PM
Dear Sir, I have a bottle that looks like maybe a poison bottle. It is 8 & 1/4 inches tall and has a graduation of numbers on one side and the work Dodge on the front. It doesn't have a label. I have one in clear and one in amber. Can you tell me what it is?
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From: dream lover
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hire's embossed root beer
Date: 08/15/2005 9:53:18 PM
digger, I have a hire's embossed root beer bottle with the letters e.w.c. on the bottom and it has trade mark registered on the side with hires name on it. I was just wandering if you could give us some information on the bottle what year, location that it may have been manufactured in. And how much it would be worth. It was found in parkersburg, west virginia. I would appreciate any help that you could give us. thank you Julie lead
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From: pecikonis9
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: My Beer Bottle
Date: 08/15/2005 10:42:29 PM
Dear Sir, Justy wondering if you have ever heard of this beer bottle and know what it is worth. It is clear beer bottle that reads. Registered B&E BRW. CO. ATLANTIC CITY N.J. The condition is good. Just dirty inside. The letters are not colored. Just clear like the bottle. The bottle is definitely old because the seam stops then it has the swirl lines where the top of the bottle was attached. But has a top sort of like what a regular metal cap would be on. The bottle is pretty thick with some bubbles in it. Bottom Has no markings. I am almost sure this should be worth some significant money considering it has Atlantic City on it and I looked everywhere and cannot find this bottle or anything at all about this brewing company. Also it is clear and most of the collectable beer bottles I see are brown, if this is a beer bottle. Please try and help me out with the value of this bottle. THANKS! MIKE
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From: Bradley Clark add
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Need to make contact
Date: 08/16/2005 9:28:23 AM
In January 2004 someone contacted you about Dr Ingham's Nervine Pain Remedy her name was "Rose". Here is the message:
From: Ros Henry ros
To: Digger
Subject: Dr Ingham's Nervine Pain Remedy
Date: 27-01-2004 Hi Digger, I am an amateur genealogist and have recently started looking up the family of my adopted American family (I came to the US as an AFS student). One of the best stories they had to tell was that of their father (though I think from research it was probably a grandfather, or even a great-grandfather) sitting in a barn on a farm in Vergennes Vermont and watching the bottling of their uncle's patent nerve tonic. As the story goes, once the Drug Administration swung into action the stuff was banned! I'd like to buy a bottle of Dr Ingham's Nervine Pain Remedy/Tonic (minus the contents), which I saw valued on a website recently at around $31. I'm prepared to pay up to $50, for a good bottle, to give to the family. None of us is very rich, and this is for sentimental value only. Can you help? I'd be grateful. Rose How can I contact her? My dad has 2 of these bottles, and would be willing to part with one. I also know someone that may have more information for the family. Thank you for your time. -Brad
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From: Joan Pittman
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: MICHTNERS WHISKEY
Date: 08/16/2005 12:07:31 PM
Hi, i have several unopened bottles of michtners whiskey, also several decanters...would i be able to send you photos of these items? I would like to know if they have any value. thank you
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From: ron reid ste
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 08/16/2005 1:06:57 PM
. hi digger, im
ron reid from dundee in scotland and wonder if you would have any idea the value
of a french bottle I dug up,its a BIBERON or baby bottle as far as I know and is
41/2 inches high, clear glass, sheared lipthe name -a grandjean on one edge and
sauvigny meuse on the other, both faces have a medal of some type embossed and
as far as I know grandjean was the inventor of these bottles it dates around
1872 and seems to be the first type he produced. my other enigma is a coffee and
chicory bottle 61/2 inches high, pale green and has the embossing-regd. KIT mark
on two faces, cant trace this one at all. the third is a cracker as I have a
sheared lip DADDIES FAVOURITE SAUCE bottle but this one is a pale green, sheared
lip with the words-GRANNY'S DELICIOUS SAUCE on three sides, cant find out about
that one either, wonder who was first granny or daddy. hope you can help, thanks,
ron A
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From: David Colli
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Dr. Tutt's Embossed Sarsaparilla Bottle
Date: 08/16/2005 3:16:14 PM
Digger, I found a Dr. Tutt's Expectorant bottle, aqua, 7.5 inches tall, embossed with Dr. Tutt's/New York/Expectorant recently; however I am having difficulty finding any information about its rarity, value or history. The bottle is rather crooked and irregular, indicating its age. Do you have any information about this bottle? Any information you provide will be greatly appreciated. David
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From: Valerie Ross Va
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: RE: Sky Pilot Cola Bottle
Date: 08/16/2005 3:42:16 PM
I was trying to find out information on the Sky Pilot Cola bottle mentioned but this one was bottled in Ft. Worth, Texas. Thank you.
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From: Chopper612
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Amvets Beam Bottle
Date: 08/16/2005 12:30:20 PM
I found a 1970 amvets 25th anniv of World War 2 bottle in my house. The bottle is unopened and still sealed. Not a chip or scratch anywhere I have found (really dusty and don't want to scratch it yet). Is it worth anything? Thanks Corey Stevens
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From: gia429 gia429
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: RE: Question about a bottle
Date: 08/16/2005 5:48:18 PM
Digger: I have a bottle that I can't find any info on.
It's a hand blown bottle with the name E. K. Griffeth & Son and Bridgeton, NJ
embossed on the bottle. The bottom of the bottle has no markings. I googled the
name, a variation of the name (Griffith), the name of the city and state and
it's glass history and found nothing. I don't know if it contained soda pop or
medicine. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also what do you think it's
value is? Sincerely, saintgia Attachment N1: Picture 1-17-05
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From: Sewing13
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Commemorative liquor bottle
Date: 08/16/2005 2:05:23 PM
We have a commemorative liquor bottle in the shape of a Volkswagen Beelte car. It has Jim Beam in it and has never been opened. Matter of fact it is still in the styrofoam packing. What might it's value be? Mary F.
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From: Sky Films Panama
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hi from Panama..
Date: 08/16/2005 6:32:57 PM
Hi I have more than 45 old bottle of every thing from Bristol Genuine Sarsaparilla new York, corry Belfast, ect...do you know ho is interesting in buy this bottle`s ? thanks In Miami: Mauro
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From: Joni Hebbleth
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: owl jug
Date: 08/16/2005 7:28:14 PM
Hi I have a large etched glass owl, I know it was made at Owens-Illinois glass works around 1976, the only markings are on the bottom and it just says The Wise Old Owl it is fairly heavy, The top lip is round and smooth, it is 12"wide x 21" high. I was considering selling this on eBay, and tried to research it on there to see how to list it but I could not find any. I also have a coke bottle, mason jar, and bicentennial milk jug, all made around the same time and around the same size except the coke bottle is not as wide. I am just interested to know if it is worth anything or around how much if I try and sell it. Thanks for your help. Joni
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From: Thompsonbth1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ITALIAN BOTTLE
Date: 08/16/2005 4:38:43 PM
I have two bottles 17 inches tall, large at the base and small at the top, both have a diam
Ond on the bottom with what looks like an i inside the diam
Ond below that are the letters drl solaro (italy) one with the number 7 and one with the number 8. I believe they are wine bottles t