February 2006 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2006
From: Claudette e. Cunningham
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Common Angus & Co ink bottle
Date 02/01/2006 1:43:21 AM
I am not a collector just a school archivist. On the school property I have found a rectangular Angus & Co clear glass ink bottle with pen rest on each shoulder. It is 38 x 53mm - you will know the one. I realise it is fairly common but can you tell me anything about the company and the time span this bottle was in production? C Cunningham
Embossed Angus & Co. on the base
I was not able to find out about the company but the bottle is circa 1870-1900.
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From: Walter Barker
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Golden Gate Bottling Works-San Francisco
Date 02/01/2006 4:20:01 AM
Greetings, Sir: Years ago while doing field work near Tonopah, NV, I found a small Amber beer bottle in a bush, inches above the rocky ground. On one side, an arc of raised letters reads GOLDEN GATE BOTTLING WORKS, while below are the raised lettered words SAN FRANCISCO. Above SAN FRANCISCO are a series of faint, embossed circles (representing awards?). On the other side of bottle is the raised side profile of a standing bear, holding a tall, narrow glass(?) of beer with a healthy head of foam . The raised letters TRADE MARK bracket the embibing bear. On the bottom of bottle is what appears to be RWC GW, and below, in raised numbers, 7 1/2. The W, if that is indeed what it is, is tilted to left and slightly overlapping both the R and the C. The bottle appears to have been made of five pieces, has half a dozen elongated bubbles, and internal cracks near the top of the neck--but otherwise intact, and unchipped. Have a clue? Thanks, Walt
The Golden Gate Brewery was in business 1907-1908, at that time they were experimenting with early compressed air bottle machines which often produced crude machine made bottles. The large number of mold seams suggests this might be what was the case. Digger
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From: Eric Gunderson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: crown royal
Date 02/01/2006 8:59:09 AM
Hey Bud, Have a 1965 unopened bottle of Crown Royal still in the box. Do you know what this would this be worth? ecgunderson Thank You
Between $40-80 Digger.
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From: FeatherRos
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question
Date 02/01/2006 4:31:10 AM
Hi, I have an old whiskey bottle here from 1941 Schenley (Reserve Quality) also has an orange stamp on it (Like a postal stamp) on left side of stamp has perforated numbers 2768 & says 1/8 gallon tax stamp I guess! Bottom of bottle has dried up brown stuff in it. (probably whiskey) Not sure what I have here could you help me? (Back of bottle says Federal Law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle) Thank you, Donna
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From: nicole adam
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To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Jacquin bottle
Date 02/01/2006 10:43:23 AM
I found a four chamber cordial bottle by Charles Jacquin. Can you help me see if it has a value or any information at all. Thanks Ben
I'd guess in the $15-20 range. Digger
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From: sharla & steve oh
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Leroux Liqueurs Bottle
Date 02/01/2006 12:16:00 PM
Hi, I have a brown bottle that is approx 8 in tall , bottom of battle approx 15 in around and gets more narrow at the top with a spout and handle. There are two cork lids that are wooden on top. One has nothing on it the other has a pic of a globe with the words leroux liqueurs in all capital letters. No other marks or writing anywhere on the bottle. Any help would be appreciated. Aprrox date of bottle and any value. Thanks Sharla Marks
Seagrams purchased Leroux & Co. Cordial and Liqueur maker in 1960. It might have been a container for their Coffee and Brandy being sold about 1969.
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From: Elizabeth Falk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: James e. pepper coin
Date 02/01/2006 12:58:28 PM
February 1, 2006 I recently received a James e. pepper, bourbon coin with "born with the republic" written on the coin. What would this be worth and what is it exactly? Any ideas? Let me know. -elizabeth prezfalk
The brand, James E. Pepper Bourbon goes back into the 1880s. It was a well known brand by the mid 1890s. They were using the slogan as early as 1912. I suspect your item is an advertising token, yes probably has a good value. I just do not know what. Digger
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From: Eileen Zimmerman t
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: LAM
ps
Date 02/01/2006 3:17:12 PM
Do you have any information on lamps that came from the Larkin Co. I have a lamp that has a large pale yellow globe on the top and one on the bottom. It was originally an oil lamp but later made into an electric lamp. E. Zimerman ekzet
Larkin gave away a large number of lamp from the 1890s-1920s.
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From: lthomas ompasys
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Congress Hall Whiskey Bottle
Date 02/01/2006 5:10:36 PM
Hi Digger, I've researched, but cannot find anything on this bottle. 11. 5 inch tall by 4 inches at widest. Mold seam appears to stop just below the lip (has the concentric rings which would indicate machine tooled?) Has vent marks around the base. Cupped base, no tooling as far as I can tell. Anyhow, it's evident from the label that it is post-prohibition? I think. Label Congress Hall Fleischmann Cos (in script) Maryland Rye Refilling Prohibited and Subject to Prosecution Just wondering how much it is worth. I'd rather not list it on e-bay, but sell it to a private collector. Thank you for your help! -Lorna
The brand was advertised 1940-1941. Empty probably not more than $15-25. Full $50-100. Digger
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From: Terry 1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle info Seagram
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Date 02/01/2006 6:19:12 PM
Digger, What a wonderful service. I inherited a pair of Seagrams bottles that look crystal. The label says made by Joseph Seagram and sons Lawrence Ind and Relay MD. The glass has diamond shaped marking some that is scored. It is approx 1 liter size And has the original red label. At the top and the bottom are inch size squares. The lip of the bottles is wavy. Appreciate any knowledge. Don't want to store forever if they are worthless. Terry
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From: gardner, stuart centurytel
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date 02/01/2006 8:17:21 PM
I have a cobalt blue bottle with Vertiable Pulverisateur and then Jacob in a little bit larger font . The bottom is squared and in the square looks like a small 3D sun. this is not an ordinary bottle you would see in Antique shops. How much do you think its worth?
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From: Judy Jiles
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: coke bottle
Date 02/01/2006 10:43:35 PM
Dear Digger, When my Grandmother died, we found an old coke bottle in her cabinet. It is 24" tall, green glass, 1922. Someone told us that it was probably a display bottle. Any idea what it's worth? Thank you, Judy
$100-150
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From: CTLIPSCOMB
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old pepsi bottle
Date 02/02/2006 4:16:19 AM
Dear Digger, I have found this bottle on the shore of my North river home in Gloucester County, Va. I have taken many pictures of it and cannot find anything really close to it online. Can you please identify its age and value for me? Thanks, Christine Lipscomb PO box 51 Ware Neck, VA 23178 _ctlipscomb_ (mail
To:ctlipscomb) The bottle is 9 inches tall and 2. 25 inches wide Amber, brown in color with a seam up both sides of the bottle. The seam does not go up the neck of the bottle. There is a mark on the bottom in the shape of a cross but I don't think it is a pontil mark. (but it may be). The bottle reads Pepsi Cola Norfolk, VA on the front bottom of bottle and on the back reads "This bottle not to be sold under penalty of law" also located near the bottom of the bottle. The bottle has air bubbles in the glass. They are apparently there since the manufacture of the bottle. Bottle also has a few small raised dots in random areas all over the bottle (not many but some and they literally look like pin heads). Condition is oldoldold and very worn, but smooth and no cracks, scratched but not deep. Anything you could tell me about the bottle would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Christine Lipcomb
Your amber Pepsi circa 1908 is not exceptionally rare as far as this type of bottle but is still quite valuable. they usually sell $300-$400 depending upon condition. Digger.
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From: LRTravelinggal
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Cleaning
Date 02/02/2006 5:49:37 AM
Hi, I have some old bottles that I want to sell and I know I need to clean them first. Could you direct me to where I could either find the information or buy a cleaning machine? Thanks for your time. L RAYDER
I sell plans for building your own machine. Digger
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From: BRIAN & MICHELLE b
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 02/02/2006 1:22:19 PM
I have some bottles that are supposed to be rare called royal ruby. They are red with an anchor on the bottom, supposedly manufactured in the fifties in rhode island? If you could assist me with these I would appreciate it Thanks, Brian O`D
They are not especially rare and I believe were Schiltz
beer bottles. Made in two sizes the smaller was 7 oz. Typically about $25 for
the larger one. Digger
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From: pontiled Van Gorder
To: Digger
Subject: Glass repairs.
Date 02/02/2006 4:46:31 PM
Hi Digger, just wondering if you knew of a reliable person for lip repairs, etc. I figured if any one would, it would be you. Thanks, John (in Lexington, KY).
I do not know anyone who is presently repairing bottles using plastic resins. I know some collectors are regluing tops on broken dug bottles, usually soda bottles. the cut the bottle off with a diamond saw and glue a new blob on the sawed off neck. Digger
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From: Mike and Steph Grim grm
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date 02/02/2006 4:55:23 PM
You had a woman ask about a pierre smirnoff bottle with 1818 on the back and the crown on the front. I have one also and it came from a house that no one has lived in for over 20 years and is being demolished. It was found in the cubboard with many other items, during cleaning things out prior to dozing. So I just wondered if there is a company that I can contact that might have more info. Thanks I also have a cod liver oil bottle, brown with fish scales going down each side. There is a cork, and some of the nasty stuff still inside.
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From: Jeff Baker oplanaz
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Kellogg soda bottles
Date 02/02/2006 5:33:17 PM
Hi Digger, I wanted to compliment you on your website. There is a lot of useful information on it as relates to old bottles. I do have a little more concrete information on Kellogg's soft drinks than is present on your website, and thought you might be interested in it. According to the Kellogg Consumer Affairs Office, Kellogg's produced two different soft drinks: the Drinket from 1914-1921, and the Fizz-Aide between 1956 and 1958. Sincerely, Jeff Jeffrey L. Baker, Ph. D Archaeologist EcoPlan Associates, Inc. Mesa, Arizona
Circa 1917
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From: LRTravelinggal
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Bottle Cleaning
Date 02/02/2006 12:49:20 PM
Hi, Thanks for responding but I am an old lady with no mechanical abilities. Do you sell bottle cleaning machines? I am just trying to fix up some old bottles to sell that I bought. I appreciate your fast response and kindness. L Rayder
No, I do not, sorry. Digger
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From: Laurie nelson ia
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 02/02/2006 7:10:19 PM
Hello there, Found a very unique bottle at a junk shop. It's emerald green, 81/4 in long, base a little under 2 in and kicked in, top is 1 in, looks, to my uneducated eye, an applied top, 2 seams on bottle side - if you look inside bottle it is sealed about where the top was applied. I don't know how to describe this, but the bottle sides look used - a lot of lines especially near base. It's heavy. Thanks! Laurie Nelson Magalia, CA
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From: fry0
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: liberty fruit jars
Date 02/02/2006 4:27:31 PM
i have a liberty fruit jar 6 oz. liberty 1776-1976 is imprinted on the jar. the lid has an American flag on it with liberty maraschino cherries. the bottom of the jar has the numbers 5, 12 and 76 with the letter I circled on it. the jar is in the shape of a liberty bell. is this jar of any value. thank you. b. fry
I found a set of five of them, two with lids for about $6.00 Digger
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From: connie roycroft inkok
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: uncle jo 1929ca.
Date 02/02/2006 11:12:07 PM
I was looking up uncle jo bottles to see who made them? My
brother-in law found them when he was cleaning out a storage bld. in the 70"s
for dr pepper co. or Pepsi. A lady name ed Debbie A ask about the in 2003 but
you have not found an answer yet I hope this will help. On the bottom is pat.
30009 and date Apr. 2, 1929 w/Star on bottom brown in color. I have a case of
them (24) with the wooden pop case too. Please see who made them. Thank You
Connie P S They were found in Texas.
I think the bottle design patent for Uncle Jo is shown above. The bottle was designed by Joseph Glazer of Fort Worth Texas, so I'd guess the bottle was from Texas too. Well I still have not found out much except the Uncle Jo bottles sell for about $25-30. Digger
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From: PUPSCO
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Do you have any Green Mill Spring Beverage of Chicago bottles for sale?
Date 02/02/2006 6:58:58 PM
Hi! Do you have any Green Mill Spring Beverage of Chicago bottles for sale? Do you know where I can find any, including FIZ, Mr. Schnapp's and Wake-up. Thanks, Pupsco
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From: Dino Canova a
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: rynbende bottle
Date 02/03/2006 7:12:01 AM
hi im from switzerland. I have found a rymbende gin stone bottle from 1885. are there people who buy things like that? whats the price of these bottles. the bottle is closed and there is in something. but she is not full. greetings from switzerland dino
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From: cindy leedham
. ca. ca
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: HISTORY ON OLD BOTTLES!
Date 02/03/2006 8:30:38 AM
Hello digger. Recently we emailed you on a bottle we found in Pembroke. On the it has: E. Behan; Pembroke, Ontario. This is a clear glass bottle with bubbles in the glass and it is 9 inches in height in mint condition. Edward Behan had his own one roomed bottle business in his home. He blew his own bottle and put his name e and place of origin on it. He lived on Renfrew Street. In the early 1800's there was a big fire and it took his home and small gingerale business. I hope you enjoy the history as much as we do. It took alot of researching but it was all worth it. George and Cindy PEMBROKE, ONTARIO CANADA
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From: dori l
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fw: cannibg jar pitcher ball
Date 02/03/2006 11:52:18 AM
Sorry I forgot to add the picture
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From: dori
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 11:51 AM
Subject: canning jar pitcher ball I have a 32 oz. Ball canning or fruit jar pitcher Ball and made in USA are on one side and the fruit design is on the other on the bottom it is marked B 3 This one has the handle and spout on the same side. I'm wondering if this is rare and if they purposely made them that way what was the reasoning. I'd also like to know if it has any value due to it's irregularity. There aren't any chips or cracks in it of any kind. Thanks
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From: folsedlt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Questions
Date 02/03/2006 5:14:27 PM
I am helping sell many of the items from my late father's
estate and found a charming bottle. I am attaching photos with an inquiry if you
can tell me what type of bottle it is (whiskey?, food?) and the approximate
date...and if you willing, some thoughts on about what I should ask for it.
Many thanks, Laura
Could have been a whiskey, but it is known as a figural clown bottle, probably American in design circa 1890-1912 and valued about $75-100.
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From: Willtwills2003
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Antique
Date 02/03/2006 3:20:37 PM
I'm in possession of a small bottle of bourbon from the Geo. T. Stagg distillery, labeled "Antique. " It's obviously from the Prohibition era and is rather unique. Any idea where to find out more about the history of this particular item? I've sent an inquiry to Buffalo Trace but have not heard back from them. Any input would be of great help. Thanks. -Bill
George T. Stagg was well known in 1880s. He was advertising his brand of hand-made sour mash whiskey, O. F. C. bottled at the distillery, as the "Perfection of Distillation", claiming none less than ten years old in 1891-1899. He ran an advertising campaign in many cities across the country. His company was The Geo. T, Stagg Co., Distillers, in Frankfort, KY. The Staggs, George and his wife liked deep sea fishing. In 1891 in Fort Myers, Florida, where they were wintering, Mrs. Stagg hooked into a record sized Tarpon weighing 205 pounds. Like all whiskey distillers, production was suspended during prohibition. By 1933, when prohibition ended, the Geo. T. Stagg Co. Inc. Frankfort, Ky was a division of Schenley Products Co. Inc. NY but still selling the O. F C. brand. In 1938 they were also advertising Stagg's Elkhorn Kentucky whiskey. In the 1940-1958 it was Old Stagg Straight Kentucky Bourbon which eventually by the 1960s became Geo. T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
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From: Elaine
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: D. Mitchell bottle
Date 02/03/2006 10:39:24 PM
I haven't mastered uploading photos yet, so will rely just on descriptions this time. 1) The first bottle is 5 inches tall with a rectangular bottom section and a round neck and spout . The bottom is flat. The color is a very light aqua. One edge of the bottle says "D. Mitchell. " The opposite side says "Rochester. N. Y. " There is a scrap of label that has handwritten words. The only words I can read are the second line that says "for sore throat. " The bottom section appears to have a seam on one corner, but the neck has none. Can you tell me anything about the use and worth of this bottle?
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From: SANDI6321
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 02/03/2006 7:41:48 PM
Do you have any thoughts regarding a 1930 HP HOOD bottle about 7" tall found in a basement? It is sealed with contents which are of unknown origin. Any comments appreciated.
HP Hood & Sons of sold their milk
through a network of 60 retail stores.
The company was established in 1868. So successful was this company that they were charged, along with the A & P Company with price fixing in 1963. Your milk bottle probably is worth $10-20. Digger
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From: Coolmom12129
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey bottle
Date 02/03/2006 7:50:36 PM
I have an old heaven hill kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottle. Has embossed pic of mare and foal on front. Numbers on bottom are D 85 65 53. Have no idea what I'm doing just getting started thanks PAM
.Circa 1946
Probably not worth much more than $5-8. Could be a newer one since the label in the botle shown was used at least through the 1950s.
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From: DD Schulze
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 02/04/2006 4:14:58 AM
a friend is visiting and started talking about an old bottle she dug up. it says Pepsi Kola Tablets. Have you heard anything about that? thank you dd schulze
PepsiKola (all one word) Tablets were being sold in 1912 by Kells Company, John St. Newburgh, New York. The name had nothing to do with the Pepsi Cola Company, rather the Pepsi stood for Pepsin or referenced the stomach. Around the turn of the century the Kola nut was all the rage. One ad for Kola Nervine Tablets, another brand, states, "For hundreds of years the natives of West Africa have known and applied the virtues of the KOLA nut. Dr. Charcot, the eminent French scientist, prepared a prescription upon which from freshly imported, undried, nuts, Kola Nervine Tablets are compounded.
Her bottle is probably quite collectible. Pepsi went after anyone who infringed upon their name. In 1939, they sought an injunction against the Noxie-Kola Company who were claiming to be the rightful owners of the original Pepsi formula. The Pepsi company accused them of fraudulently obtaining the formula while they were in the employ of the Pepsi company.
The only other reference was an ad dated 1901 for PepsiKola tablets, the tonic digestants, tone up the stomach and stimulate it to do it own work. Have you Indigestion? Pepsikola Tablets will cure you. Free samples were being distributed by the Laxakola Co. 45 Vesey St, New York. Digger
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From: Donna Cross yt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Coca Cola Bottle Question
Date 02/04/2006 8:19:23 AM
Hi Digger, Just happened across your site and I'm glad I did. I'm blue in the face trying to find this bottle. It is a 1914 Coca Cola Soda Bottle with the name e of Joseph Biedenharm Candy Company on it. It is Amber in color. Do you know the value of this bottle? Thank you so very much. Donna Cross
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From: Sonia Hill
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Roots Pestachine Milk Glass Bottle
Date 02/04/2006 8:34:08 AM
Hello, I have collected and sold bottles many many years
and have never seen this bottle and wondered if you have? It is milk glass 7 1/2
" tall tool lipped. Someone decorated it years ago with leaves on one side and
flower on the other. One panel says Roots and the other panel says Pestachine.
??????????? Thanks. S.
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From: MICHAEL MACHADO n
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Witches Bottle 1770
Date 02/04/2006 11:51:57 AM
Hello: I purchased an old farmhouse that was built in approx 1770 in New England. The sellers of the house gave to me the "witches bottle" that was alleged to have been removed from the foundation of the house. The bottle is approx 9 1/2 inches high, 3 1/2 inches in diameter...the bottle tapers to the rounded rim, which is approx 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The bottle is a clay (tan) color, and appears to be some sort of pottery. There are no markings on the bottle, other than a piece of concrete that is stuck to the side of the bottle. The bottom surface of the bottle has approx 70 curved ridges...appears to be from some sort of machine. Should I safeguard the bottle? I currently have it on a shelf where it could easily fall. Thanks, Mike
Sounds like a mineral water bottle. The marks are from the process used to make it. I doubt you need be concerned, but better not take any chances. Personally, I'd put it back. Just Kidding Digger
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From: David Dixon ox
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Cleaning Bottles
Date 02/04/2006 12:03:39 PM
Does the book "Secrets of Cleaning Bottles" have the directions for building a cleaner contained in it? Thank for the info - L. Dixon
YUP Plans
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From: Wyliefrm
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old clay bottle.
Date 02/04/2006 7:07:47 AM
I was digging in Boston , putting an addition on a school that was built in 1829 , and I found a bottle that I think is clay , its brown , it seems to be like a one lieter. It is one foot tall , and three , and a half inches wide. Carved into the bottle say's , selters nassau with a bird in the middle with it looks like rr in the middle of the bird. on the back side , the number 23 is carved If you have , any info about this Thank you Jason.
Sounds just like the Witch bottle
above. I get many many questions about these bottles. My guess is it is
similar to the bottle shown below. There seem to be dozens of different
embossings and stamps on these. Most sell in the $20-50 range. Digger
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From: l. Filiaggi
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Decanter
Date 02/04/2006 12:18:43 PM
Hi Digger, I have a question about the value of this decanter - it's still sealed, never opened with the whisky inside. Mint condition. The bottom reads: Old Time Coal Miner 1976 Collectors Limited Edition Commonwealth Distillery Company Louiville, Kentucky Hand Painted Porcelain Decanter "Container made in Japan" tag Please respond to rjf21hanks so much for your help!!! Jan
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From: Lovey ptd
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fw: bottles
Date 02/04/2006 1:44:54 PM
Hello, I found these bottles the other day and was wondering what they were. I have only been collecting bottles since last spring. I've tried to finf info on the net but to no avail. Could you recommend a good site with pics of bottles. Thank You Tina Love TAM aqua PA
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From: JESSNDEB209
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 02/04/2006 10:59:17 AM
1. One side has Baltimore Monument, the other has Sloop and the words Fells Point. 2. 1/2 pint in size 3. Pontil mark on bottom 4. Deep purple in color, way darker then amethyst. 5. Sheared mouth Any help would be appreciated! My husband found this bottle in San Francisco some 25+ years ago. The bottle is in excellent condition no chips, no marks. We have had it put away all these years and would like to know something about it. Thank you in advance for any light you can shed on the subject.
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From: SHRL237 tlnet
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: McCormick&Co. Jar
Date 02/04/2006 4:15:12 PM
Digger, I found a small jar w/o lid near an old homestead. It's appro. 4" tall and is sort of triangle shaped with 5 ribs on each side. On the bottom is stamp "McCormick&Co. " 2nd line says "Des. Patent 89420" 3rd line says" -9" 4th line says "Baltimore, Md. " Looks as though there is symbol or possibly a A stamped below the 1st line. All I could find so far is it was possibly mfg. around 1889. Have just start my research and found your website. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, SHRL237
Commonly known as the bee poison. See April 2004 Questions and the link below.
http://www.bottlebooks.com/questions/Nov2001/history_of_the_mccormick_company.htm
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From: pgaldge
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com, pgaldge
Subject: Old Bottle We found
Date 02/04/2006 4:00:46 PM
I have attached a picture of an old bottle we found. It
has a wire around the neck and a rubber stopper attached to it for the top of
the bottle. Around the bottome it says 30 Fluid Ozs. with 4, 64 26 on one side
and Higrade on the other side. On the bottom it says Braddock PA with a
triangle and a R in it. I can feel seams on both sides going down the bottle.
We have 6 total of these bottles. We would appreciate any information you can
give us. Thanks, Jack and Patti Gallagher
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From: Bill Morrissey issey41
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: claw Bottle
Date 02/04/2006 7:35:06 PM
I saw on the internet that you answer questions on bottles. I can't seem to find anything on this Claw Bottle. See attached photo. There is a seam that runs front and back on the bottle but does not go up the neck. Any info you can give would be appreciated.
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From: Cathy Atkins ins org
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: antique wine bottles
Date 02/04/2006 8:19:08 PM
We found 2 almost perfectly intact wine bottles during a house remodel. The bottles are from 1886 for an 1882 vintage wine and are from Inglenook vineyard. As I said, the bottles are in almost perfect condition and the labels are in great condition as well (a stain on one, likely from the wine and a slight wear spot in one label (perhaps even the same label)). I have attached photos of the bottles and the seals held in place on the bottoms of each bottle by wire mesh. Do you have any idea how much these might be worth or who I would contact about them? Thank you for any information you can provide.
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From: Lance Camus lidated
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Emailing: DSC01741.jpg, DSC01740.jpg
Date 02/04/2006 8:33:38 PM
hi how are you doing. I hope you don't mind me writing you,
I have looked all over the internet looking to see what type of bottle this is.
ive had it my whole life and never investigated it. until now, I just saw a
bottle similar to mine on your site. this one was dug up at a construction site
in galveston island texas in 1975, by a friend of the family , and he gave it to
me. please tell me what it had in it and why does it have a round bottom. the
seam runs up the side and has an added round top. if it had liquid in it, did it
have a cork in it and wouldn't the ingredients leak out laying on its side all
the time. so the year , and what it had in it and why is the bottom round did it
come on a stand?haha thank you very much lance.
1880-1900 round bottom Ginger Ale soda bottle. Very Common. Check the link below.
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From: Charles ds
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: hospital bottle
Date 02/04/2006 11:26:52 PM
Digger I have a bottle 11 1/2 in. tall with embossed on bottom with13 hospital liquids inc. 1845 it has a metal band with a metal bail to hang it upside down like a IV bottle, embossed on the side is a scale of 1000 cc to 0cc. The bottle is threaded on top. Any help appreciated. Chuck Drnek
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From: carol gasper 4
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: jim Beam
Date 02/04/2006 11:40:45 PM
I have a jim Beam
bottle that says ducks unlimited on it. is it worth anything thanks, carol
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From: KTLEE97
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 02/04/2006 7:22:24 PM
I have the whole original set of the Mccormicks Gun Fighter series. All the bottles are in like new condition with no chips or cracks. All the bottles are still full of the liquor and have the seals still on them. I received them as a gift from my grandparents years ago and I have no idea of what they are worth. I really have no use for them and am iterested in selling them. If you could help me out that would be great. Thanks
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From: BILL JULIANO l
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date 02/05/2006 3:24:06 PM
Network Blitz Hi Trying to find out the history age and
value of this old jug approx 2 gal with corked top. M. H. Haussling NJ RR Ave
Cor Elm St Newark, NJ Thanks Bill Juliano A
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Subject: RE: Old bottle Hi Digger, Here is the bottle I've described. Someone suggested that the image was of someone blowing glass, which makes sense. Let me know if you would like other views. Thanks very much for having a look. Tracie _____
From: Digger [mail
To:jaok20@bottlebooks.com] Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 11:06 AM
From: tebunton
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 6:20 PM
Subject: Old bottle Hi, I have a bottle I bought at at Baltimore yard sale. The bottle is a flask, open pontil, aqua, about 8-9 inches tall. The lip is flared but then it has a slightly thickened area below the lip. There are bubbles all through it and it is embossed on one side with a crude molten glass stamp with a figure that looks like a revolutionary soldier with a musket. It is very rough looking (meaning not at all fancy) and a bit lopsided, as if it were made for function, certainly not for beauty. I can't see any chips or cracks, though. I was wondering about the value if you could guess, or how I might go about figuring it out. Thanks. Tracie
To: tebunton
Subject: Re: Old bottle Tracie, I really need to see a picture to determine if you have something good or not. I cannot tell from the description. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
To: tracie bunton
Subject: Re: Old bottle I still cannot quite determine the age from the photo...but...either it is very old or very new as in a reproduction. You are going to have to look at the base for wear marks and the the lip for mold seams to be sure. Still can't say much sorry. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: Ryan Goode
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old Trail
Date 02/05/2006 9:06:09 PM
Hello Sir, I recently came upon a pint bottle of "Old Trail" (Louisville) Kentucky whiskey while doing some demo on a building. The bottle is clear glass with all the labels intact and very readable. The bottle has a twist cap (some metal of sorts) and has an embossed 45 on the bottom (date possibly as the building was erected around that time). There is a Wisconsin tax stamp near the neck of the bottle along with embossed "sale is prohibited" (or along those lines). I do not currently have the bottle in possession but can retrieve if any other information is needed. I have tried to do a little research on "Old Trail" but have found next to nothing. Great appreciation if you could give some insight on history and value! Thank you kindly Goody
All I found was reference in 1953 to Old Boone Trail Kentucky Whiskey. Digger
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From: Goldstein Rachel . Rachel
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 02/05/2006 9:39:03 PM
I found 2 old whiskey bottles while taking down the walls of an old house we bought. They say "Berry's Diamond Wedding Whiskey Blend. Bottled by W. H. Murphy, Hotel Imperial, Brighton, Mass. " There were newspapers from 1912 next to the bottles, so I'm guessing that's roughly their age. The bottles are 1/2 pint, have a paper label, and have the original cork in the top. Can you give me any info on these bottles, or direct me to someone who can? Thanks. Allan
C. Berry & Co. 84-88 Leverett St. in Boston owned the brand in 1910. Yours sound like smaller versions of the bottle shown.
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From: Linda Stanley
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: R. F. Rakes
Date 02/06/2006 3:03:43 AM
Ran across your question in 2004 to Digger. Do you still have the Rakes distillery container? Linda Stanley Special Projects Coordinator Franklin County Historical Society Rocky Mount, VA
I think you must have read a question and assumed I had the bottle. Sounds like you know something about it. Digger
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From: TAM
my Harrington rington
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Stitzel-Weller whiskey bottle
Date 02/06/2006 1:40:08 PM
I have a whiskey bottle. The bottom says "federal law prohibits reuse of this container" L-9534, D-379, 55 61, and a 3 out to the side. It has the the O with the I in the middle which I believe is the Ohio-Illinois Bottle Group. It still has part of the Stitzel-Weller Distributing label and a sticker that says Texas State Liquor with what I believe is a tax ID number. It is covered with a silver paint, I Think and it is shaped like a candelabra. Even the bottle cork has a hole in the top where you could put a candle, but I can't not find a picture of this it anywhere. I was hoping you could help. Thanks, TAM
my Harrington
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From: JORJAY8
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: grandmothers bottle
Date 02/06/2006 9:18:00 AM
I found a ruby colored bottle that was my grandmothers. It has a picture of a flower on it. (pressed in it, raised) and it says WHEATON, NJ on the bottom. Could you tell me any information on it? Is it worth anything? How old? Thank you, Cilla
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From: TempPurchasing asingline
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: WHEATON BOTTLES
Date 02/06/2006 3:11:05 PM
I just purchased 3 colored glass wheaton bottles. They are not old. I would like to learn more about them. Where can i purchase a book? I don't like to order online. Thank you, sharon p. S. - one of them is a "bitters" bottle and the other is a purple "man-shaped" bottle.
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From: Christopher Christiansen erchristiansen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Chestnut flask
Date 02/06/2006 7:26:38 PM
Dear Digger, I recently purchased what believe to be a chestnut flask, or something like it. It is about 10 inches high, flattened, olive green and pontiled. However, it has a flared lip. I can't find anything like it (with a flared lip that is). Could you suggest any possibilities for what it was used for, and how much it might be worth? Thanks, Chris
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From: oneneata
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: o. d. guilfoil bottle please help
Date 02/06/2006 8:05:14 PM
I found this bottle it is a clear bottle with a dried blue substance on the inside, it scratches out easily. It has catholic symbols on both sides on the bottom it has''designed by o. D. Guilfoil'' ''patent applied for'' lower middle ''1680''. Any information is welcome like how old? If you know what it was used for?if its worth anything $$$$ or historical value. Thank you for your time please reply back one
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From: NormsPLUMB
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Cutter Lab Bottle
Date 02/06/2006 5:58:41 PM
Hello, I dug this Cutter Labs bottle while metal detecting.
Bottle height about 1 15/16" I googled "Cutter Lab" and see the info on Polio
Vaccine. I don't see any bottles with the Cutter lettering. I guess this not
old, just want info. Is it worth holding on to? Jerry Crocker Oxnard, CA
Norms PLUMB 
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From: Lisa Michele Heath
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Marlboro Jar!
Date 02/06/2006 11:08:43 PM
Hi Digger - We found an old quart jar at my husbands great grandparent house. It is very simple and just reads MARLBORO around the top and ONE QUART around the bottle. Clear in color. The bottom of the jar reads 1555 With a M in the middle G-7037! Could this jar be worth anything ? I can send pictures if needed!! Thanks for helping! Lisa Heath
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From: DisStain
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Blue Ribbon Amber colored milk bottle
Date 02/06/2006 7:22:14 PM
Hi Digger, I found a Blue Ribbon Amber colored milk bottle about a year ago. I haven't been able to find a single thing about it. I asked a few people who know quite a bit about milks and they said they've never seen one, and they've usually given me a monetary estimate of $75. Do you have any information about my bottle? Front view: Back view: Thank you for your time, Lauren Womble, Hinds Co, Miss.
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From: Johannasiple
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 02/06/2006 8:08:30 PM
I have found a bottle about 6" in height. It is clear and it obviously does not have a screw top. There are inscriptions on it, on one side it says NAJOUTER FOIQUALA SIGNATURE Ed Pinaud? The other side of the bottle on the lower part says Ed Pinaud Paris with some type of a plant. On the very bottom it says BOTTLE PROPERTY OF PINAUD INC NEW YORK REC. It is a clear glass and the only damage to it that some of the lip has chipped off. It needs to be cleaned but I'm sure of the inscriptions on it. Could you tell me more about it?
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From: Canpen35
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 02/06/2006 11:50:44 PM
hi I recently discovered a bols ballerina bottle. it has a ballerina music type box in the center of it. and it still unopened. all original lables on it to and I was wondering if u could give me a little info about were its from and how old it is. thankyou,
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From: PETER ATKINS insernet
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 02/07/2006 7:33:18 AM
Hi, While digging in my garden I recently found a glass seal which has the words "Pyrmont Water" around a coat of arms. Can you please tell me anything about it? Regards Peter
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From: fisherd
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Etched Clear glass Seltzer bottle
Date 02/07/2006 8:56:45 AM
Digger, Good morning. I have recently purchased at auction two Seltzer bottles. They are both clear glass and have a metal top that appears to be pewter. The bottles are etched in Block letters. The etched label reads Union Bottling W'ks around the top of an oval and Cleveland, O around the bottom of the oval. Inscribed into the base of the metal petcock (seltzer top with lever and spigot) if Union Bottling Works Cleveland, Ohio. On the bottom of the bottle it reads not for sale must be returned I have tried to research this bottle and have found nothing on Union bottling works in Cleveland, Ohio. I have found information about a Union Bottling works in Georgia that eventually became Royal Crown Cola. I purchased these bottles at an auction with mostly old Coke collectibles. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated Regards Don Fisher
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From: Bobby Matz _angels_05
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Arrowhead Water
Date 02/07/2006 9:18:04 AM
Digger I have found a 5 gallon arrowhead puritas water bottle with the number 56 on the bottom. It has a liped top, the seams do not go all the way up to the lip, it has two seams that run on each side. It also has pictures raised on the glass of arrowheads and a stair step box symbol. I have done some research and it was made between 1884-1903 when the water company changed its name e from arrowhead puritas brand to arrow head pruitas water inc. In 1903 they changed their name e again to arrowhead water. What else can you tell me about this if anything. Thank you Bobby
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From: Dawnebf
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 02/07/2006 6:59:02 AM
I have a complete set of an Old Crow Chess set. They are whiskey decanter playing pieces. DO you know who I could contact to see the value of these bottles?
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From: Karen Rossini mtholyoke
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ?U. S. Army flask
Date 02/07/2006 12:00:08 PM
Hi, I have a round bottle with a picture (photo in the glass)of a Lieutenant with U. S. stamped on the back. I just can't seem to find any info on this bottle. It even has the name e of the lieutenant under his picture. It looks like some kind of flask. (screw on top) Please give me some direction, Thank you Karen
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From: Kevin one
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Jars
Date 02/07/2006 1:17:00 PM
Hi I read the below message and I also have some of these jars and what are they worth? Sonshine003
From: Autumngranne
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Jar
Date 06/30/2005 8:17:37 AM
I got 11 old regular mouth and 1 wide mouth Ball Ideal canning jar they are white the info on them are pat D. July 14, 1908. They have wire to hold on the tops are glass What are the value of these they are in excellent shape. Thank you Abbie Birch Somerset KY
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From: Eileen Zimmerman t
To: Digger
Subject: Re: Lamps
Date 02/07/2006 1:57:44 PM
Thanks for the information. Can you tell me where I could find a catalog from Larkin.
Subject: Lamps Do you have any information on lamps that came from the Larkin Co. I have a lamp that has a large pale yellow globe on the top and one on the bottom. It was originally an oil lamp but later made into an electric lamp. E. Zimerman ekzet
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From: Jim Hill rmmm
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bols bottle question
Date 02/07/2006 8:01:57 PM
Greetings, attached are pictures of a Bols bottle that my dad got from a cousin in Canada years ago. I have not been able to find out anything about it. Help! Thanks much Jim Hill
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From: Kerry Jaggers grandecom
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: cognac napoleon grande fine champagne reserve 1802
Date 02/07/2006 8:39:59 PM
I have a bottle of cognac champagne the front labels says cognac napoleon grande fine champagne reserve 1802. e. piercel de saint-jacques. the back label says ce produit provient de la province de champagne (france) pierre celestin. de la maison de saint jacques, reserve 1802. etait le fournisseur officel de l'empereur napoleon 1er. The bottle's color is blue-green and the label is similar to a brown paper bag. It has a copper wire net on it. The neck of the bottle is covered in a sandy grit. I would like to now if you know anything in regards to this bottle. Please e-mail me, and thank you for your assistance. Kerry Jaggers
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From: chad carroll rollepc
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 02/07/2006 9:39:16 PM
Do you know anything about Monte Cassino bottles?
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From: Chad Carroll roll
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Monte Cassino Bottle
Date 02/07/2006 9:47:50 PM
I have 2 Monte Cassino bottles from Covington, Ky. I can't find a single thing on them except they are having an exibit on the Monks who made the wine in these bottles, and that one of the bottles is an artifact. Any info on them? How about prices?
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From: Joy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question
Date 02/07/2006 11:20:20 PM
Hi, Have a question for you sir. enclosed is several pics of a bottle I found in a box of dishes from an estate auction. On the bottom is the word france. There are 2 seams going up to the lip. Can you give me any information and if it is an older piece. Thanks, oh and by the way I found your site very interesting and informational. Will be buying a couple of your books I do believe. Thanks in advance for you help. Sincerely Joy Wood
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From: Davidc885
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Delaware punch bottle
Date 02/07/2006 8:08:33 PM
I recently found a 73/4 inch clear Delaware punch bottle. It is a three sided bottle. There is a recessed band with : min conts. 6 fld. ozs patented march 4 1924. There is three recessed embossed sides. on side one: Delaware Punch. On side two: Delaware, (the what looked like a chalice) and the words: trademark, registered. On side three: non-alcoholic, imitation punch, artificial color and flavor. There is a small triangle with a 5 on one side of it and a 7 on the other. Inside triangle looks like IPG. On the bottom of it: Sonora, Calif and the chalice looking emblem. Any information on it would be appreciated. Also what would be the value of it? Thank You, David Costa
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From: Cynthia Hogan ogan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: wiser's oldest 1966
Date 02/08/2006 7:44:59 AM
Hello I hope you can help. I have 4 unopened bottles of Wiser's oldest Whisky. The whisky is aged 18 years and the tax stamp date is 1966. I am curious. Are these very rare? Are they valuable? Are there collectors? Can you put me in touch with someone who might be able to answer these and other questions I have about these bottles. Thank you for you time Dirk Hogan P. S. If anyone asks they are not for sale! Enjoy your Day!
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From: mplandplan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: log cabin bottles
Date 02/08/2006 6:53:43 AM
We have acquired about 8 of the commemorative log cabin syrup bottles (1776-1976) but don't know exactly how many variations were produced. Where would I get a complete listing of what bottles were made?
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From: Stewart, Michael, L ewart. gov
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fun Stuff!
Date 02/08/2006 1:05:10 PM
What a fun website. I have a question, but will defer it until I can send along a picture. But, I would love to contact some of the folks whose questions are listed. Is there a way to contact them? Did I miss something? Thank you! CactusMikeot
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From: Joshua Kirk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: what bottle do I have
Date 12/08/2005 2:16:07 PM
p. moller ol jecor cadorver christiania
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From: Vandy erizon
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Whiskey Cocktail Bottle Identification
Date 02/08/2006 8:52:46 PM
Hey Digger, I love visiting your website. I'm new at bottle digging and recovered an unusual bottle in a Civil War period hutsite. I also dug a pickle bottle and a green wine bottle in the same hut. This Whiskey Cocktail stands exactly 10 inches tall and exactly 4 inches in base width. The embossed tag has a glass necklace and says "Whiskey Cocktail...S. M & Co...N. Y. ". It is a Amber color throughout with small ribs flowing from the base to the beginning of the neck. Please help me in identification, rarity, value or any other information. Thanks, Dave in Virginia
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From: GLORIA PEAVEY COLE aveycole
To: Digger
Subject: Need Appraisal Please
Date 02/09/2006 9:34:14 AM
Dear Digger, I have a two bootles that my uncle dug up the first is about 7 1/2 inches tall still has the metal cork thing in the tip of the bottle. The front of the bottle reads in raised letters PEOPLES BOTTLING WORKS JACKSONVILLE FLA. The bottom of the bottle reads DIXIE on the back of the bottle it reads THIS BOTTLE TO BE RETURNED . The seem stops about 1 inch from the tip of the bottle.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The next bottle is a round bottom bottle color aqua or green blob top seem stops about 1 inch from the tip of the bottle. The bottle reads BELFAST on one side and ROSS +S in raised letters on the other side small chip on the blob top. Thanks I love your web site
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From: Sleeping Bear hms
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ceramic collectable
Date 02/09/2006 9:56:03 AM
HI: We have a collectable Limited Edition Ceramic Wild Turkey Whiskey bottle It's No. 6 bottle 185. I think it is the best design although they were looking for these in the 70's and offering more for the Bicentinnial edition. I drank the whiskey with my Grandmother in 1976 (the year, I believe) they made these. The bottle is in good condition with the paper seal still there near the cork. Any suggestions on how to go about selling this? Thanx! Jeff
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From: mandy hall
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date 02/09/2006 10:27:35 AM
: 8bit I Have a '14 1/2 ozs. Lydia e. pinkham
's vegetable compund' clear it has a six on the bottom and it doesn't have any other markings. How old and how much would this bottle be worth its in mint condition. .
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From: jim foley
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: this bottle is a mystery to me
Date 02/09/2006 10:48:40 AM
Hi Digger, I picked up this bottle to add to my collection, but after 3 weeks of continual searching, I have not found out anything about it. I have found similar styles, shapes and pontil markings, but the front pattern and lip on this bottle have me confused. The pontil is approx. 1/4" deep, the bottle measures (without the stopper) approx. 8 5/8" tall, approx. 5 1/4" wide at the widest part, and approx. 3" thick. The blue coloring on the bottle is on the outside and appears to be applied. original or not?? The back of the bottle has a full sunburst pattern. The word across the top of the bottles front is FRIENDSHIP. I would be very greatful for some help. I do have some of my collection insured, and don't know if this one is worth insuring. Would appreciate all the help you can give me. (such as age, origin, history and price) Thanks. (have included all the pics I have, if you need more, please let me know. ) Barb JIM & BARB
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From: Lee Ann Eckroade 0
To: Jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles for daughters wedding
Date 02/09/2006 10:53:42 AM
I had writting in January about my daughter getting married. I have gone thru the bottles and looked thru the books I have there is one bottle that is worth the most that is J. Esposito, koka nola, clear color 812-14 Washington Ave. Phila, Pa. registered. On the back on the bottom it says this bottle is never sold. In the book I have it says it worth 1100. 00. There are a few chips in the bottle and on the bottom which I know will bring down the price what should I ask for this bottle. I want to get the best price I can without ripping someone off or the bottle not selling at all. Thank You Lee Ann Eckroade
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From: snowbumbeck comcast
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Leroux Liqueur bottle
Date 02/09/2006 12:59:13 PM
I have two 8 inch Leroux Liqueur bottles that were given to me ten years ago. Each Bottle looks like and old fashion cowboy coffee pot. They're made of pottery, have a high gloss finish, one is a deep coffee brown, the other is almost black. Each has a handle and a pour spout. The pour spout corks fell apart years ago. Each also has a center cork with a plastic like top. On the top of the plastic it is embossed with the with a globe of the earth and a ring around it like satern, on the that ring it says LEROUX LIQUEURS. One of the bottles has USA stamped on the bottom. Do these bottles have any value? I make my own coffee Liqueur and do use and enjoy them and would like to know if I should just put them away for safe keeping? Any information you could give me would be appreciated. Snowbumbeck
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From: pontiled Van Gorder
To: Digger
Subject: My new website
Date 02/09/2006 1:08:39 PM
Hi Digger, this may or may not be up your alley. Either way, I had a lot of fun making it. If you find it interesting enough, perhaps you could link it up, as I have your site. Thanks, John.
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From: Barbara Lockwood scondido. ca. us
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: southern comfort
Date 02/09/2006 6:29:07 PM
Hi, I am a park ranger. While doing some repairs to some old outbuildings the Ranch aty our preserve, we found two Southern Comfort bottles. My guess is that they are from the "60s++. They have gold plastic, ridged shot glass type lids that at one time had a paper seal over them. the tops are narrow. the numbers on the bottom are N (in a square) 1 (the ither says 7) then R-424, 66 and 72 one on top of the other. Can you give us some info. Could have been kids drinking or maybe the ranch hands. the Ranch has not been occupied since the "70s. Thanks, Barbara Lockwood
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From: Fan49ersfan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: What kind of Jar is this?
Date 02/09/2006 2:24:06 PM
I found this jar and can't seem to find out what it is anywhere. Can you please help me. It is 2 1/2" tall, clear, has some small air bubbles in the glass itself, has two lines on going from top to bottom, PAT1759866 is printed on the bottom of the jar. It also has a 3 with a circle around it. On the inside of the jar there is a glass divider at the top to one side. If you have any questions please contact me. I have attached some pictures for you. Toby
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From: Klaire Blahut uno
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Welchs Grape Juice question
Date 02/09/2006 11:11:35 PM
In the mid 1950's I remember that Welch's Grape Juice had 4 small bottles that were in a paper carrying container and each of the 4 partitions of the container were printed with furniture to look like rooms.... like a doll house. They also had larger individual glass bottles shaped like various Howdy Doody characters with a slot in the lid so you could use them as banks. I've never ever seen any of these in antique stores and they are a fond childhood memory. Are they around? Are they valuable? I'm curious. Thanks for any info !!
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From: jason schweigert weigert
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Elephant Bottle
Date 02/10/2006 1:11:59 AM
HI, I recently acquired this bottle. It was part of my great grandmothers elephant collection. Upon inspecting it I found some unusual verbage & was wondering what you can tell me about it. It stand about 1 foot tall by five inches wide & 2-3 inches thick. It says on the back of the bottle"Federal Law forbids sale or reuse of this bottle, Regal China D-334-145-56 Copyright cmiller56 Pat pending" Thanks, Jason
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From: Frank rocast
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: found a bottle
Date 02/10/2006 12:48:19 PM
I found a bottled half buried on my property, It's 6and 3/4" tall and 2 and 3/4" wide. Written on the side of the bottle is Send For Our Catalogue Glenbrook Distilling Co Boston Mass. The bottle would have had to have had some sort of a "stopper" for a top. Any Info would be Great !
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From: Roxanna Johnson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 02/10/2006 1:34:31 PM
Digger, Recently I dug up a beer bottle. I have no pictures of yet, I've looked in all of my books and I can't find nothing on it and I have some good books! Its Amber , iron pontil, tool lip, and embossed NORTH BOTTLING WORKS S. F-CAL WITH A EMBOSSED STAR and its a 4 piece mold and with maybe inch of a seam lineit dosen't come close to the middle of the neck of the bottle. I would like to know any kind of info on it. My husband is jealous shoiuld he be or not ?! Roxanna
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From: ROSCOE WALKER tioncourierservice
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: NYALS HIRSUTONE
Date 02/10/2006 3:01:22 PM
Hi digger , I found a bottle in my back yard last year when I was putting up my posts for my deck. Can you tell me its age and its value. The bottle is brown glass, height 6 1/2 inches . The label is is excellent condition, on the label it says nyals hirsutone alcohol 15 percent. Big bold letters A HAIR TONIC 5 1/4 oz Aids in the removal of dandruff and in preventing the hair from falling out The frequent use of this preparation tends to keep the scalp in a healthy condition. Valuable foe preserving the natural beauty and luster of the hair is absolutely harmless PRICE 50 CENTS NYAL COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS DETROIT, MICH U. S. A. Any information would be very helpful thanks in advance Roscoe
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From: jim foley
To: Digger
Subject: Re: this bottle is a mystery to me
Date 02/10/2006 3:09:03 PM
Thanks Digger, hubby is now happy. That was some quick work. Have refered your site to a few other people, Just to keep you busy. lol. thanks again. Barb Digger bottlebooks wrote: 1970s value $5-10 repro Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: jim foley
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:48 AM
Subject: this bottle is a mystery to me Hi Digger, I picked up this bottle to add to my collection, but after 3 weeks of continual searching, I have not found out anything about it. I have found similar styles, shapes and pontil markings, but the front pattern and lip on this bottle have me confused. The pontil is approx. 1/4" deep, the bottle measures (without the stopper) approx. 8 5/8" tall, approx. 5 1/4" wide at the widest part, and approx. 3" thick. The blue coloring on the bottle is on the outside and appears to be applied. original or not?? The back of the bottle has a full sunburst pattern. The word across the top of the bottles front is FRIENDSHIP. I would be very greatful for some help. I do have some of my collection insured, and don't know if this one is worth insuring. Would appreciate all the help you can give me. (such as age, origin, history and price) Thanks. (have included all the pics I have, if you need more, please let me know. ) Barb JIM & BARB
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From: Peter Grimaldi velocity
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: questions about some new found bottles
Date 02/10/2006 3:53:43 PM
Could you please help me - 1 bottle is 7" tall, aqua in color, circle on front J. P. F & CO. contains these letters H'B'G PA 1 bottle is 6 1/2" tall, aqua in color on the front it has J KOLB ERIE PA on the bottom there is a large K l bottle is 7 1/2" tall, aqua in color 4" across no wording strap type sides 1 bottle is 2 1/2" tall, aqua in color triangular shaped, resembles a bottle that might have been used for ink for writing. Would appreciate any type of information on these. Thank you, Donna
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From: Tony Moller comcast
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bear Figural bottle
Date 02/10/2006 3:57:12 PM
I received this when I was round 7. it was painted white and set up as a lamp. Luckly the wire went to the socket not thru the bottle. I believe it is an applied face "Kummel Bear" the glass is a black / purple milkglass. But I have not seen this one in pictures, other variations much cruder. I guess this was what got me hooked on bottle ( Digging ) collecting. I do recall seeing something on it in the 80's and value on it then was $1500.00 / $2500.00 could this be true? What ever information you could provide, would be appreciated.
Here is the Kummel Bear and also "Sunburst " flask not sure if its CT. or NH.
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From: LrolemR
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Canadian whiskey
Date 02/10/2006 11:41:53 AM
I have a full bottle of Canadian Rare Mark IV Canadian Whiskey is what it says on the label, also 86. 8 proof Quart. its never been opened. Someone gave it to me today, should I drink it or is it worth something. The #'s on the seal is 623000703. Any info would be appreciated Thank you Ron Lesmerises
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From: Chaney1356
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 02/10/2006 3:36:27 PM
blob top hutchinson stopper it reads on the bottom the liquid found in pike county indiana
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From: Russell Hinkle nklee
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 02/10/2006 9:56:52 PM
We have a Miniature Owens Oval bottle that roughly the height of a nickel. Very good condition with the cork still in the bottle. Label a bit faded but my wife who has good eyes was able to read from the Miniature Owens Oval. First Smallest Bottle Blown on an Automatic Machine. A picture is attached. Any guidance here would be appreciated. Russell
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From: justin wilks ksv
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date 02/10/2006 10:37:18 PM
I have a conical shaped bottle about 6 inches high, on the
bottom, it has a 3 than LP in a keystone and 48. it is stained with oil. screw
top with seam going through it. It also has a not straight line going around the
bottle. the base, two sides top and handle all seam to be different pieces I
think. any ideas? forgot picture
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From: GatesLynnA
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: OLD BOTTLE'S
Date 02/10/2006 7:56:53 PM
Digger' i have alot of old bottles that i have found over the years i don't know much about them but i like the way they look anyways i have a old bottle that says dr. H. S thacher'sworm syrup chattannooga'tenn the bottle is 10/in tall and one in wide ifound it by the chahoocie river in columbus georgia ......i have one more bottle that i have found i know nothing about it has on the bottom rashton wo. weny nc. usa it is black and 3inches tall 2 inches wide can you tell me about them maybe hoe old they are ? THANKS YOUR FRIEND
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From: Clare uticom
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Mt Vernon
Date 02/11/2006 10:03:51 AM
Well I hope you can help. This is a little 3" white procelian bottle, like a scent bottle, hand painted with little flowers on the bottom "Mt. Vernon. Va" is clearly painted in black letter over a gold background. Now it is probably just a souvenier, but I can not find anything out about it. Clare J Denny
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From: Jab53
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: decanters
Date 02/11/2006 7:45:09 AM
HI, cleaning out an old house I found 2 erza brooks decanters, one is a blue and gold macaw with the numbers 7242 stamped under "Rf", and the oher is a snowy egret w I think the number is 2060 or 206D. They both have a 1980 date on it. can you tell me about it? Thanks, joy Los Angeles
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From: RANDY SMITH bc
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 02/11/2006 12:46:18 PM
Hi, Have a bottle here it has raised letters--jas. stenston on one side--chicago, ILL s on the other, opal light blue, 6 1/2 inches tall, BIM, blob top, base-open pontil, condition-good with bubbles. Any info on this bottle will be gratefully appreciated. vonren1
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From: Monica Seville ville
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date 02/11/2006 1:24:02 PM
My husband has a very strange bottle. The bottom is a small leather pouch and the top is like a regular cork bottle top. Have you ever heard of these? If so could you give us some info on them and their appox. age and worth and what they were used for? Thank you. Monica Seville
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From: Mary MacArthur rtelco
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 02/11/2006 1:24:00 PM
I found a bottle and am trying to find out if it has any value. Please tell me where I can get information. The bottle is 11" tall and has Maryland Monogram
Rye cut into the bottle. It is a pale lavendar in color. Please give me any info you can by return e-mail. Thanx.
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From: Ron (letsbusit) usit
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: perfume decanter
Date 02/11/2006 4:55:00 PM
I recently found a perfume decanter, it looks like the top is a crystal ball but the base is glass, there is a silver ring around the top stopper with the initials hs and a very small picture of a horse, dog/cat and something else carved beside the initials. Could you tell me if there is any information on this. Thank-you
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From: Sharon stephens peoplepc
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date 02/11/2006 5:08:00 PM
My husband has a jar that we would like to know more about. It has the wire close on the top and the bottom of it says Cleveland Fruit Juice Company with the #14. The bottom of the jar looks like one side of it is thicker than the other. Hope this is enough information. Thanks
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From: Lesley Dexter c
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: poison
Date 02/11/2006 6:50:22 PM
hi Digger, I recently found an old poison medicine bottle in my aunt's basement. Its about 8 inches high and the lable says:"l something (achemical then under it it says take orally/regualy at the bottom it has a red and white lable that says"Poison! toxic/ caution" with a skull and cross bones. I touched the poison lable and half of it fell off I picked it up put it in my pocket. but when I took it out it had disinigrated. ! help is there a way to get another poison lable.
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From: pontiled Van Gorder msn
To: Digger
Subject: New website
Date 02/11/2006 9:27:45 PM
Hello Digger, Sorry you didn't find my four months of endeavor worth commenting on. I really only sent it to you, personally, because I'd always looked up to you in the bottle world. Perhaps it just didn't suit your particular taste. I don't like to pester disinterested parties, so I won't bother you again. No hard feelings; I was just a tad disappointed, that's all. John
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From: Jean-Paul Boudreau skylark
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: elix. paregoric
Date 02/11/2006 9:43:07 PM
Dear sir, My name e is J. P. Boudreau, I have abottle with a intact paper label From around 1885. It reads Elix. Paregoric prepared by A. S. Davis Chelsea Mass. It is approximately 4. 5 inches tall with 12 sides aqua in color. If you could give me a value or any info I would greatly appreciate it. Sincerely Jean-Paul Boudreau Gloucester, Mass.
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From: peggy pabay
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 02/12/2006 9:16:35 AM
Digger I found this bottle recently and hope you can give
me an approximate age, use, and value. It is a barrel shape Amber bottle marked
with Chapin & Gore twice on the neck. Federal law fobids sale or re-use of this
bottle, in top two rings. A 3 on the back in the center of the bottom ring. Two
vertical seams with a smooth flat top. The bottom has a saturn type emblem with
a 1in the center of the emblem. In the center of the bottle bottom is D 9 over
65. 51. Is 8"tall , 3 1/4" dia at bottom, 1 5/8" at top with a 7/8" smooth
opening. Here are a couple of pictures I hope this helps. Thank You, Les
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From: Malc G. 4nwo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: AIDEE LIQUER BOTTLES CHERRY BRANDY
Date 02/12/2006 12:57:19 PM
hi I have 2 of the above bottles one with the picture of an orange seller and the other one selling lavender. they have been in my mums home for many many years, could you tell me how old they migt be and how much they might be worth. many thanks regards sue garbutt. .
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From: tina hartley be
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I dug this bottle still with the hutchison wire in it
Date 02/12/2006 2:11:40 PM
We live in a property that was a confederate encampment. I always dig out things, mostly broken. This bottle was all in 1 piece. Please help me identify and find the value of it. Thank you hartle_f
the bottle has a circular marck inside crossway MONTGOMERY, below ALABAMA JOHN C. Chaney on bottom of bottle a big C hartle_f
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From: Sroybent
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: something in the bottle?
Date 02/12/2006 11:17:11 AM
Hi Digger, just found your web site and enjoyed reading all the info. I am 67yrs old and have a bottle that was given me my by Aunt many yrs ago. It appears to be a old medicene bottle, the seam stops before the shoulder and it has many inperfections, the great part is, it has a very wonderful wood carving built inside, of the Cross and nails and other detailed items of the crucifixion of Jesus, the top has the original cork stopper. I saw something simular to this on Antique Road show several yers ago, it seems like at that time they mentioned a artist from the 1800's by the name e of Clemmens, that I am not sure of. I know the bottle to be in the 1800's. I wish you could help me on this. Thanking you in advance, Shirley from Tx.
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From: hartle_f
To: Digger
Subject: Re: Re: I dug this bottle still with the hutchison wire in it
Date 02/12/2006 4:38:23 PM
can you tell me if it was a soda bottle or others. Today I found a poison bottle approx 7" tall, paper wrap with a rat squatted down, on the black rat it says I'lldie for S. L. Cowley's. imbossed onn top of the paper wrap says CAP 6 FL OZS. The wrapping paper with the writing is blue abouth 1/2" showing on top the rest is light brown. Right below the rat it says trade mark, below all capital letters says COWLEY's, below RAT AND MOUSE below POSON. On top of red writing rat and mouse poson it says Original wrote in very thin black ink. Below patent applied for. Serial No22813. Below in the middle there is a red square with a skull, 4 bones, 2 stiking out the side of upper jaw and 2 out of lower jaw. On the left inside of the red square in black ink Keep from children and pets, below a red star, below price 50C. On the right side of the red square with the skull in black ink it says Solution ruined if frozen, below a red star, below NET CONTENTS 6 OZ. . Below starting from left to right under the red square THIS BOTTLE CONTAINS A DEDLY POISON, below tha in red ink ARSENIC. Below descibes the antidotes, below active ingredients arsenic dioxide 1. 75%. Inert ingredients 98. 25%. Arsenic expressed as metallic water soluble 1. 328%. Below manufactured by, belowS. L. Cowley & Sons, HUGO, Oklahoma. below copywrited in 1940. On the back of the clear bottle there is embossed a big rat sqatting down in ftont of an oval (dish) which covers just about the whole back of the bottle. Please help me identify and price it. Thank you. hartle_f
From: "Digger"
Date 2006/02/12 Sun PM
03:53:01 EST
To: "tina hartley" be
Subject: Re: I dug this bottle still with the hutchison wire in it
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From: dphahn
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: wynand fockink schiedammer genever bottle
Date 02/12/2006 5:28:41 PM
Hello, I have a question about a bottle my dad has. The pictures are attached. The bottle is full of liquid and shrink wrapped. Label says wynand fockink amsterdam holland. Schiedammer genever superior. Above the label the bottle is stamped wynand fockink amsterdam
1 liter. Underneath the red "FOCKINK" the label has foreign writing (dutch?) and then has a date...January 1899 (didn't know if that was the date of the bottle, or the date the company was established, etc) Did they even make shrink wrap back then??? The bottle has some black (I'm assuming mold) around the top of the bottle, under the shrink wrap. Any information you can give me would be great. Thank you! Donna (dphahn)
From: Digger
To: dphahn Sent: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:11:26 -0500
Subject: Re: wynand fockink schiedammer genever bottle someone put the plastic on to protect the contents from evaporating. the bottles are common (although I do know know of your particular bottle, the style...see my questions area lots of people asking about them gin or mineral water clay bottles found all over the world. 1890s With a label much rarer, I would guess $75-100 range.
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From: CScoutster
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hiram Walker Royal Oak Whiskey Bottle
Date 02/12/2006 3:00:57 PM
Hi, I have a Half Pint bottle of Hiram Walker Royal Oak Straight whiskey bottle with labels, front and back. Back label says bottled for Hiram Walker, Peoria Illinois 1934. Distributed by Hiram Walker 551 Fifth Ave. , New York, NY. New York license L. L 297. Bottled fall 1934. Front label: Red and black, Hiram Walker Royal Oak Straight Whiskey made from grain. Distilled and bottled by Hiram Walker & Sons, inc. 90 proof. It has oak leaves on the side, raised print (half pint). Bottom has raised lettering: R 125, 60 an imprint of a design- 4. It has a screw on cap and has seams so it does not appear to be blown glass. Any idea of what it may be worth or if Hiram Walker would be interested in it. Thank you c Johnson
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From: pontiled Van Gorderntiled
To: Diggerok20@bobottlebooks Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: My new website http://www.privypages.comw. privypages.com/
Subject: My new website Hi Digger, this may or may not be up your alley. Either way, I had a lot of fun making it. If you find it interesting enough, perhaps you could link it up, as I have your site. Thanks, John.
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From: Carrie alnet
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: DENBY & CODNOR PARK POTTERY
Date 02/12/2006 9:00:42 PM
Digger, We have a bottle that was dug up. It is brown in color and on the back it says "VITEOUS STONE BOTTLE, J. BOURNE & SON, PATENEES, DENBY & CODNOR PARK POTTERY, NEAR DERBY, P & J ARNOLD, LONDON" Any thoughts on the year or worth? Thanks, Carrie
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From: Linda Parr
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: what is this bottle
Date 02/12/2006 9:50:03 PM
I found an old bottle, empty - could you tell me what it is and if worth anything? On the small label around neck of bottle it says: Bourbon (on top of the 1924 is says 100) 1924(on bottom of 1924 it says proof) Whiskey On the big label it says: 100 proof REG. S S A No. 60787 - A MAR Int. Reg TEN YEARS OLD STRAIGHT BOURBON WISKEY (it has a picture of 5 red crowns, one in the middle is larger) Five 1924 Crown Gold Label De Luxe Bodegas De La Frontera S. A. Thank you Linda
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From: Warrick Cress ressf
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BUSTANOBY FRERES
Date 02/13/2006 1:04:18 PM
Hi Digger I reently acquired a "forbidden fruits" liquer bottle at an auction for Euro30 . It does not have the original top . Where could I get hold of one of these tops - either the maltese cross or crown? secondly do you know anything about the value of these bottles. many thanks regards warrick
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From: Brad Vanneman
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Collyrium
Date 02/13/2006 5:58:21 PM
Hello Digger I was looking for a Collyrium bottle that will fit my eye cup stopper. Do you know where I can find such a bottle? My eye cup has a frosted fitter that would insert into a frosted opening. I apologize if I'm making a novice request mistake but that's me.
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From: Chicatelli, David liheremed
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: fredrick stearns & COcold cream jar
Date 02/14/2006 1:05:33 AM
looking for a fredrick stearns & co cold creamjar: dated in detroit around 1906. Very serious buyer. please call with leads or infomrnation. There were over 10, 000 made It has a pressed Stearns & COmpany stamp on bottom in the clay. Has a square david chicatelli
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From: Dennis Watson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: what else ? A bottle question
Date 02/14/2006 10:45:18 AM
Hi, I have a Smith's Beverages clear 7 oz. bottle. Lebanon Bottling Works, Lebanon, Ind. Ever see one ? Thanks, Dennis Watson Certified Estate Specialist Indiana Auctioneer
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From: john cucinello ckistrash1
To: Digger
Subject: Re: bottle dumps
Date 02/14/2006 11:36:32 AM
From: john cucinello
Subject: bottle dumps I have found several bottle dumps. 1920's and 1930's I believe...College Inn bottle dated 1931.... . clorox with a cork, restaurant bottles...a Kelloggs bottle.... Pepsodent antiseptic.... . do these things have any value...who might buy them...TIA...thanks John
Digger bottlebooks wrote: Tough sell on these as they are not quite old enough. Most likely buyer are novice beginners on Ebay. Get what you can Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: Scott Barretta a
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Pepticon?
Date 02/14/2006 11:44:43 AM
Hi, I'm doing research for the forthcoming BB King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola, MS, and am interested in finding out more about Pepticon, a tonic medicine that sponsored BB's radio show on WDIA in Memphis. BB was on the air between 1948 and 1953. I would be interested in acquiring a bottle, which I already have an image of, but am also interested in ephemeral/advertising material. I'd appreciate if you could alert me to someone who specializes in tonic medicines from that era. Scott Hi, I'm doing research for the forthcoming BB King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola, MS, and am interested in finding out more about Pepticon, a tonic medicine that sponsored BB's radio show on WDIA in Memphis. BB was on the air between 1948 and 1953. I would be interested in acquiring a bottle, which I already have an image of, but am also interested in ephemeral/advertising material. I'd appreciate if you could alert me to someone who specializes in tonic medicines from that era. Scott
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From: FINKEL, STEVEN J el
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Crown Royal Questions
Date 02/14/2006 12:25:42 PM
I recently discovered some old unopened bottles of Crown Royal while packing up my 92 year old fathers house. They are all from the Waterloo, Ontario Seagram 's facility. Two or them have Certificates of Registration with the following serial numbers. K312579 and G19966. The third bottle has the serial number on a seal that goes across the cap. That number is C4577100 and the year 1956 is also on the same seal strip. Is the Crown Royal still drinkable? Waht do you think they are worth in anything? Thanks for your help Steven Finkel
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From: Tom Johnson hoo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question re: bottle
Date 02/14/2006 1:36:26 PM
While digging in Montgomery, AL, in the 1960s I found an emerald green squat blob-top bottle, heavy glass, approx. 6" tall, smooth base, no mold marks. It is embossed Vartray in script which slants upward across the face of the bottle. I've never seen another bottle like this nor have I been able to find any info. Any help would be appreciated! Sincerely, Tom Johnson Gadsden, AL
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From: Taos Herb Company sherb
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Mexican oil
Date 02/14/2006 1:52:19 PM
Hi I am looking for a picture of the the label for a product called Mexican oil. Do you have such a picture of a book I could buy that has a legible label? Thanks, Robert Hawley Taos Herb Company 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite J Taos, New Mexico. 87571 800-353-1991 www. taosherb
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From: PeachKiss99
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 02/14/2006 10:07:48 AM
__Hello, I've been doing some research on bottle collecting. I only actually have one bottle and I've been trying to find out what it's worth, if anything. I can take a picture of it if you'd like, I have a digital camera. I have a clear bottle that's embossed with the words "White House Brand Vinegar". It also has a picture of a house that's embossed. On the bottom of the bottle, it says "bottle patented March 6, 1909".... . or it might be 1903, I can't see it very well. Whenever you have time if you could give me any info that you might know I'd really appreciate it. The bottle is a little cloudy, there's dirt or something on the inside, I'm not sure whether to clean it or not. Maybe you can give me some advice what to do. Thank you so much, God bless. Christy
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From: blaine stewart
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 02/14/2006 3:32:01 PM
Hi Digger. My name e is Blaine Stewart. I was looking through your questions to Digger section and came across a picture from Scott Perron. Hudson Bay bottle with embossed emblem of deer and fox. I have a pair of these. The bottles have the corks and lead lined paper seal on neck of bottle. Would like to know if bottles have a market value and if they are desirable to the public or not. Thank you for your time. Blaine Stewart Carman, Mb. Can.
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From: Janice Pope
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Russian Vodka bottle circa 1900
Date 02/14/2006 5:36:19 PM
Hello! I am directing a theatre production and need to find some sort of reproduction bottle I can use to represent a generic (although Smirnov would have been the brand) vodka bottle. The catch is the actor has to drink out of the bottle, so whatever I find must be safe. What would such a bottle have looked like? If one had kept a bottle of vodka around the provincial Russian estate in the late 1800's would they have put a cork in the top after opening? There was no screw on cap at that time, correct? I'd be most grateful for any guidance you might provide. I collect bottle, but primarily milk bottles and a few whiskey bottles from specific distilleries, so I'm not up on Russian bottles of the late 19th century. Thanks! Janice Janice Pope Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Penn State Lehigh Valley Member SSDC "Without courage, we cannot practice any virtue consistently. " - Maya Angelou M
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From: Sonja\\Steve Foster ter
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: small sparkletts bottle
Date 02/14/2006 8:34:23 PM
I have a small sparkletts bottle, it's about 12 in. tall and kinda shaped like a pineapple that gets narrow at the neck then flairs out at the mouth and has a glass cap. it looks like that old green glass. I got the bottle from a garage sale in the 70's. I'm wondering what it was made for and what it might be worth. if you know anything I'd appreciate any input. Thanks, thebug.
The shape you describe
is typical of water bottles made from 1890-1935. the water bottle above
was patented in 1900. These Sparkletts bottles were water bottles for the
table and refrigerator. My guess is they date about 1926-1933. I would also
guess they were a promotional item, possibly given away with the purchase of an
ice box or refrigerator or possibly a gift at one of the company picnics. The
company started in Los Angles, California in August of 1925, with a one room
frame building for the plant and a single truck. The company began heavily
advertising about 1926 in Los Angles, California and quickly by means of
advertising grew the business. The Sparklett company setup a display in
1927 at the Southern California Manufacturers Exposition further exposing
themselves to the market. They used a water supply on their company's
property so there were no real manufacturing costs. They had a capacity of
40,000 a day, over one million per month. The coolers and stands for the five
gallon bottles were loaned free.
By 1928, they had 52 trucks and had issued stock and were paying dividends. In April of 1929, they built a new factory, a new $200,000 bottling addition to increase their capacity. They sold their water in five gallon bottles and their sterilizer could handle 1800 bottles an hour. The depression impacted business but even though they cut back on newspaper display advertising, they served nearly 500,000 people free water at the Tournament of Rose parade in 1930. Their sales dropped about 6% a year for several years. Looked for advertising media not too expensive and began sponsoring a weather forecast on the radio in 1934. By 1936 business was again picking up and they were located in over 100 Sotuhern California cities. In 1936 they introduced, Sparkeeta, Club Soda, a lithiated product made from Sparkletts table water and distributed in seltzer type bottles as well as in 5 gallon water cooler bottles. They were advertising quart bottles of their table water by 1938.
In 1939, it was Sparkeeta beverages with Lemo-Lime, Cheri-Keeta Cola, Tom Collins Mixer, Club Soda and Root beer being introduced. Again their business plans were ill-timed as the Second World War loomed with its sugar rationing. Profits again fell, advertising slowed up.
Value $40-50.
Digger
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From: Diana Campbell et
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: small doe
Date 02/14/2006 8:49:22 PM
I found a small doe deer avon bottle. Could you give me any information on what year it may have been made and if it's worth anything?
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From: Venessa Nasello s1313
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: walnut grove bottle
Date 02/14/2006 9:30:16 PM
Hi, I have a question about a walnut grove bottles. I have a Walnut Grove Milk Bottle from Alton Illinois, it's a wide mouth 12 oz. bottle and had chocolate in it. The bottle is in excellent shape. The lettling is faded abit. Would you have any idea what it is worth. Thank you
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From: Lndrc3
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 02/14/2006 6:14:35 PM
I have a 1980 Belle of Lincoln decanter with a gold band with the # 12 on it. Please e-mail me back with the value of the bottle. Also a Belle of Lincoln with the Old # 7 on it, is this worth anything. Please reply, Thanks, Linda
The Belle of Lincoln was a Jack
Daniels brand going back into the 1890s. Your bottle was sold as a
specialty item full it would have some value, empty I expect very very little,
if any. Value $5-7 Digger
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From: Dottieratliff
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BOTTLE FOUND IN HONOLULU
Date 02/15/2006 6:59:26 AM
Could you please tell me the value of this bottle. Ok distilled soda water co ltd honolulu t. H. Also, bishop's granular ditrate of magnesia thanks, dottie ratliff
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From: jesus rAM
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (From México) Question like oldest question (From México) Question like oldest question
Date 02/15/2006 2:32:16 PM
I’m sorry, but my English is very bad. My name is Jesús Gerardo Ramírez Almaraz I was reading the questions of the 11 novemeber 2005 in your WEB, Then, I have the sam e question of Audra Nepus (see below)
From: audra nepus
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle top ?
Date 11/07/2005 9:07:43 PM
Recently in our backyard we found some old bottles and tops. the only thing with any sort of identification is a white glass bottle top 2" round with a patent number 120421 on it and also a very small 14 (which I am guessing is some kind if size gauge. ) Any thoughts on what it could be from? I’m an archaeologist, Mexican’s archaeologist, I’m from Monterrey city and I´ hope you can help me. The last year, I was working in an excavation in Monterrey, Nuevo León (Monterrey is a city of the northeastern of México, is in the south of Laredo, Texas) Well… The excavation is under ancient street in Monterrey city, then I found (many things of course and some objects are XIX century or 1900…) but, I have a question about a top bottle: I have a white glass bottle top 2" round with a patent number 120421 on it (please look at the pictures) Do you have idea about. What old time ago is? What kind bottle is? Is a medicine bottle? Is a creme bottle? Please, excuse me my spelling Thank you
The design for your jar, a product of the Pharma-craft Corp. of Louisville Kentucky, was invented by Mr. Charles A. Howell, general manager of the company 1939-1940. Mr. Howell had just finished an advertising campaign for the company's newest product, "Fresh" a deordorant which is what was contained in the jar shown. the product was sold in three sizes.
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From: ben carrico
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Moxie bottle
Date 02/15/2006 2:51:26 PM
I have a full, clear, 1906 bottler of Moxie with the label still on it saying "Moxie nerve tonic". The bottle is clear and in good shape and was wondering a possible value if any. I would appreciate any help that you could give me. Ben W. Carrico
Value is $10-15
Digger
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From: Ron & Karen Burger
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle value?
Date 02/15/2006 6:12:39 PM
I have a bottle of Liquore Galliano a Liqueur seal on top says 2-1-40. Made by Distillerie Runite di liquori Solaro, Italy. It has never been opened. What is the value of this????? Karen rkburger
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From: andrew chwick 2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: MEADE AND BAKER CHICAGO
Date 02/15/2006 7:36:46 PM
I have a meade and baker mouth wash bottle, chicago illinios, formerly richmond va. good condition, small chip on lip of bottle - for sale
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From: Neering55
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Antique Ezra Brooks Bourbon KING/QUEEN/JACK Bottles
Date 02/15/2006 3:27:59 PM
Hello. These bottles are hard to part with, but I lost my job and we need to sell a few things. Does anyone know how much these bottles would bring? They all have the Ezra Brooks 12 Labels on the front. Underneath they are dated 1969. They are empty but all intact except 2 corks. I am grateful for any information. Linda.... Neering
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From: Paules86
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Pepsi Cola Bottle
Date 02/15/2006 3:46:24 PM
I recently came across a Pepsi Cola glass bottle. There is not a label. Looks like the name e is painted on. Some is worn away. Scratches on the back of the glass. Bottle is pretty weathered. Back of bottle reads "Bottled under authority Pepsi-Cola company New York, NY Numbers on the bottom: L-804 5 94 14-A-59 Middle of bottle has raised Pepsi Cola letters. I hope the pictures help.
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From: william
kinzalow 7
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: cevin bottle
Date 02/15/2006 9:06:50 PM
hi digger. my name e is bill and I bought this bottle on ebay $5. 00 with shipping, the bottle is 10 1/2" tall-base is 4 5/8", stained on base size of a nickle, embossed design and the word cevin on the bottom plus cl. 75 and two letters I cant make out. the color is aqua and was made in mold, line up each side. I was told this factory or co. went belly up in1920. what do I have thanks bill kinzalow http://i4. photobucket/albums/y137/rabenow/cevin001.jpg http://i4. photobucket/albums/y137/rabenow/cevin006.jpg http://i4. photobucket/albums/y137/rabenow/cevin002.jpg http://i4. photobucket/albums/y137/rabenow/cevin004.jpg
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From: Lndrc3
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 02/15/2006 4:59:04 PM
Hi Digger, I sent you another e-mail but, I may have deleted it. If you would please tell me the value of 2 decanters I have. One is a 1980 # 7 Belle of Lincoln and the other is a # 12 with the gold band. Both are empty. Do they have value. Please reply. Thanks, Linda
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From: Antikathera68
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: plastic flask from italy
Date 02/15/2006 9:47:29 PM
plastic flask, looks like a replica of old black powder flask, I think it was made for cologne , leather covered with strap, metal top and bottom, with soldier wearing winged helmet made of metal on front, made in italy is all it says on bottom anything you can tell me about it would be appreciated thank you
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From: MATU28814
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question from Maxine Sullivan
Date 02/16/2006 9:07:50 AM
I have a Bols Ballerina Doll Liquor bottle . It has never been opened. The Ballerina has a red dress and has lots of Gold flakes. It is also in the Original Box----Red with Lucas Bols printed on the box. I would like to know of what value it might be. Thank you _Matu28814_ (mail
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From: JOY Bulls er
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 02/16/2006 5:38:12 PM
Hi Digger I live in Stony Creek Virginia just down the road from petersburg and I found a bottle today that has Lee Beverage co petersburg virginia can you tell me something about it when was the company running the bottle has stars and looks like a confederate flag My son's name e is Lee and we like old bottles just wanted to know something about it thankyou Joy Bulls Licened Wildlife Rehabilitator My furs are not in storage or laying on the bed their hanging on the cage gate waiting to be fed.
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From: gayle tonline
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: coke bottles
Date 02/16/2006 6:26:11 PM
If a coke bottle says property of Coca Cola, does that mean it's not mine?
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From: Jeff Turner
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Nu-Icu
Date 02/16/2006 4:35:22 PM
Dear Digger, I came across this site where someone had ask you about a Nu-Icu bottle. Did you have anything on that? I just found one myself today. Jeff From Virginia
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From: tomansusan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: RE: Photos of Atwood's Bitters Bottle
Date 02/16/2006 10:33:45 PM
From: tomansusan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: RE: Atwood's Bitters Bottle with unusual features
Date 02/15/2006 7:32:00 PM
Hello. I am just a novice bottle collector. I find old bottles extremely intriguing and love the history attached to them. While I own several bottle guides there is information which cannot be found within their pages. I purchased an Atwood's Bitters bottle on e-bay several years ago. Not only is the rusted metal cap intact but it is half filled with the original liquid. and I can be sure it is the original liquid due to it's murkiness and sediment and sludge within it. Also the original label was still on the bottle. While the label is yellowed and somewhat discolored, it is legible and complete with only very minute pieces missing from the upper edge. . The label lists active ingredients, Directions, Warning, Dose and the company. What is also so unusual about this particular bottle is the fact that both on the label and the embossed wording on the glass the word "Jannaice" appears rather than "jaundice". The embossed words are as follows: Atwood's Jannaice Bitters Formerly Made By Moses Atwood Georgetown, Mass. The Label reads: Contents 6 & 1/4 ozs. ATWOOD"s PHYSICAL JANNAICE BITTERS Alcohol 16% (Then it lists ingredients, directions, warning and dosage) At the bottom of the label it reads: Originally established in 1840 at Georgetown, Mass. , by Moses Atwood, Whitehall Pharmacal Company New York, New York Is this bottle worth any more due to the fact that it still has original label and liquid and is spelled incorrectly?? I would be extremely grateful for any information that you can offer. Sincerely, Susan Galinat
Hello. I e-mailed you yesterday regarding an Atwood's Jaundice Bitters bottle that I have. I am sending picturs of my bottle with this e-mail so that you have a better idea of the exact bottle and the condition of it. As I stated in my e-mail yesterday, the bottle has the label, cap and some original liquid. And "jaundice" is spelled incorrectly. It is spelled "jannaice" on the bottle. Could you possibly give me a rough idea of approximate market value for this bottle as it is?. I would be extremely grateful. (I have sent you 4 photos of the bottle) Thanks Very Much. Susan Galinat e-mail: tomansusan
While your circa 1930-1940 bottle is interesting, I do not think it has much value added by the spelling error. They usually sell for $15-20 from that time period. Still not a bad mark up when you consider it cost about 24 cents a bottle in 1935.
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From: robyn jackson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1820 wine decanter
Date 02/16/2006 11:29:27 PM
Hello, my name e is Robyn and I have a wine decanter which has a brass neck a cut glass middle and a brass base. The spout is in the shape of a swans bill and the handle is the swans head and long neck. This is not a very good decription however you may be able to shed some light on it for me. It has on the bottom of the base, Distillerie Buton Bologna Italia Casa Fondatanel 1820 Argenterie (omm G. Galbiati Milano I would really appreciate any help that you can give me on this and look forward to hearing from you. Thankyou Robyn.
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From: Michele Mannella nell
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Raeburn Rye bottle found
Date 02/17/2006 8:33:43 AM
Hello Digger-- We have an old farm house in the Finger Lakes, NY. While doing work in the basement, we've come across an empty Raeburn Rye bottle. Here are the specs: clear, rectangle shaped. blue/green label - company name e blurred but in New York. about 6 inches tall, plus 2 inch neck. except for the worn label (illegible in some parts) the bottle seems in perfect condition. We would like to know the age, value or history. I can't find anything about the brand.
-- Michele Mannella
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From: bubba per
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date 02/17/2006 11:03:08 AM
Hello, My mother-in-law gave me a green decanter bottle that has a sticker on it that reads "Rossini hand made Genuine Empoli glass Italy. It belonged to her mother-in-law. It is green with gold painted stems and leaves on it and comes with the green stopper. I have looked everywhere and cannot find this one. I a