January 2005 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2005
Hello, my name is Carlie Ogborne and I am from Essex, England and was wondering whether you could help me. about 6 years ago my brother-in-law who is a manual labourer was digging when he came across 11 bottles. I've been researching all over the web trying to find out about them but I've had no such luck. i doubt their worth anything and some of them are quite damaged but id just like to know what they were used for, what year they came from, etc... if you could help me in any way what so ever i would be most grateful. i have attached two photos to this email of them, in bottles photo one the bottle closest to the right says 'Chandler and co. bermondsey' right near the bottom the bottle on the left in the photo says 'Stephens Aldersgate London' and in the second photo the small blue bottle says 'NOT TO BE TAKEN' and on the bottom of that blue bottle is says 1oz any information you could give me would help so much, thank-you for your time carlie ogborne
From: Vincent Leemann
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles with liquor in them
Date: 01-01-2005
Hi - I was given two bottles with the original sour mash Kentucky whiskey in them for Christmas. They have all the seals and labels. They say they were made in 1902 and bottled in 1910. Is there a place that you know of to sell these? Thanks, Vincent Leemann
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From: Jennifer Fredericks
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Crown Royal
Date: 01-01-2005
Hi Digger. My grandfather has a bottle of 1952 Crown Royal that has never been opened. It still has the certification number on the seal. He is interested in selling this. How do I find out how much it is worth? Where would he sell it? Jennifer Fredericks
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From: twister3233
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Dr Bulls bottle
Date: 01-01-2005
I have been trying to find out about an old bottle that I have, and a Google search led me to you. I hope that maybe you can help me with this, if you will. The bottle is an amber Dr Bulls Herbs and Iron bottle. I have found information on a W. H. Bulls, and a Dr W. H. Bulls with a similar bottle. But on mine, the lettering looks like it was hand carved in the mold, and it is a poor job of lettering. The N in Iron is backwards. The bottles I have seen on the web have much better lettering, and they all say W. H. Bull's, but otherwise appear to be the same bottle. Can you tell me anything about this bottle?
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From: LINWOOD LOTHROP
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 01-01-2005
I live in Rockland, Maine and while collecting sea glass along the beach I found a small glass bottle that has the name Kellog's cast into the bottom of the bottle. I am curious aboout it's origin and if it is related to the Kellog's cereal company.
The bottle is clear glass and is maybe a 4 oz size bottle. It is approx 3 inches wide and about an inch deep. Any info you could provide would be helpful. There is no other markings on the bottle. Thank you for any help!! Linwood
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From: LeeinMelbourne@webtv.net
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1743 whiskey bottle
Date: 01-01-2005
I found a bottle about 30 years ago in the Indian river in melbourne, Florida. It's about 10" tall, brown glass, it's about 5" in diameter and the neck gets thin near the opening. it has a thumb "print" on the neck. it has raised letters on the front (1743 blended scotch whiskey) and on the bottom in raised letters it says it's from exert England. Any information about the bottle would be appreciated "thank you"....lee
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From: sdhirt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: puryo
Date: 01-01-2005
Can you tell me anything about puryo rye whiskey - Meadville, PA? I have an unopened bottle dated 1914 on the tax stamp. Thanks. S. Hirt Doylestown, PA
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From: The Stewarts
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: orange crush bottle
Date: 01-01-2005
I have a emerald green Orange Crush Soda Bottle. It has the red and white emblem and under that it says PRODUCED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF CRUSH INTERNATIONAL INC. 2201 MAIN ST. EVANSTON. ILL 60204 10 FL. OZ. On the neck it has RETURN FOR DEPOSIT BOTTOM HAS 6 1269 L _ 4 The # before the 4 could be a 1 or a 7 or something else. Can not figure it out. The bottle is in perfect condition Empty. Can you tell be the worth and the year it is from? Brenda Stewart
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From: Connie
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: brown pepsi bottle
Date: 02-01-2005
Hi DIGGER,
I have a brown screw top 16oz pepsi bottle,I believe i got it in the early 70's.Iwas just wondering if it was worth anything. THANK YOU TOM
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From: EARL AMP KATH VINING
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: boiler test bottles
Date: 02-01-2005
Digger; I have a couple of factory boiler room test beakers wonder if you could help me identify
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From: rick benson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Maypop bottle
Date: 02-01-2005
Hello Digger I was wondering if you could tell this bottles story. It is clear and says Maypop in raised letters on the front and on the rear has a raised picture of a tree. It is about five and one half inches tall. It also has the raised tree emblem on the bottom of the bottle. No dates anywhere on the bottle but there is a code- G26 under the US patent office logo. Also ther are the numbers 2839L.. There are also a series of long diamond and circle shapes that go around th bottle. Thanks for any help that you can give.
Rick Benson
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From: Steplock, Christopher
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 19?? Benedictine and Brandy Bottle
Date: 02-01-2005
I was wondering if you could help me out. I obtained this
bottle of Benedictine and Brandy that has never been opened nor has the Tax seal
been broken. I am trying to date and value it. Could you help me? Thanks C.L.
Steplock 
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From: oldjules
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Louis Taussic Bottle
Date: 02-01-2005
Hi Digger - I am hoping you can help me with a couple of bottles I just bought - one is marked in raised lettering, in a circle, Louis Taussic & Co San Francisco Cal. and in the middle of the circle , 26 & 28 Main St. It is 11 inches tall, and the mouth is 1 inch wide and has threading inside the mouth. It has turned a pretty purple color.
The second bottle is also purple and 10 1/2 inches tall and has some embossed vertical lines along the bottom. This bottle was found in the mountains west of Idaho Springs Colorado in 1936. It still has a thin brittle piece of rubber around the neck of the bottle. Any history and estimated value of these two bottles would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all you do! Julie McCole.
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From: Ogunquit
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: scott's emulsion
Date: 02-01-2005
Dear Digger, While digging a hole in my yard to bury my pet rabbit, I found a clear bottle about 9" tall embossed with the words Scott's Emulsion Cod Liver Oil with Lime Soda. Can you tell me anything about this bottle? i.e. The year it was used, what is it's medicinal purpose and is Scott's still in business? Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Kathy Z. Dumont, NJ
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From: keith mckearney
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: brandimist
Date: 02-01-2005
I read one your articles about a brandimist green glass 1926 bottle, I dug 1 up in the central green mountains of Vermont, it is in pristine condition, do you have any info on this find...john.
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From: stephanie
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 02-01-2005
Hello, a few years back I was given a very nice bottle. It is clear and in excellent shape. It says it's from the "Tahoe Brewery" Soda Pop.
I researched and found that the Tahoe brewery was in Virginia City way back. but to have made soda was unusual I thought. Ever run across one? Thanks, breezy
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From: JPatton
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Pepto-Mangan Guide
Date: 02-01-2005
Digger, I don't have a bottle but I do have a small book that is a Pepto-Mangan Guide, Physician's Memorandum (Year Book) for 1916 by M. J. Breitenbach Co. This book appears to advertise and promote Pepto-Mangan. Do you think it is worth anything? Thanks for your help! Jeff Patton
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From: Ckkissinger
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Glass minnow traps
Date: 02-01-2005
Hi,, I have an old green colored minnow jug.. It has Canp Minnow Trap on the front of it and a metal lid that has white glass inside the lid. Can you give me an idea what it worth,, It seems to be in good shape.. Thanks,,, Cindy
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From: stephanie >
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re:
Date: 02-01-2005
Hello, thanks for the reply. I'll have to dig it out as it has been packed away but it does say "Tahoe Brewery soda" But I have to look again for the lip. Thanks, and when i do I'll get a photo of it. I will check out your site now "Happy New year!' a few years back I was given a very nice bottle. It is clear and in excellent shape. It says it's from the "Tahoe Brewery" Soda Pop. I researched and found that the Tahoe brewery was in Virginia City way back. but to have made soda was unusual I thought. Ever run across one? Thanks, breezy
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From: Bird Family
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Whiskey Bottles
Date: 02-01-2005
Hi, My mother and father saved whiskey and brandy bottles from 1937 on up and I would like to know how to find out their worth and how to go about selling them. Thank you. Bob Bird
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From: Larry LeSueur
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: C.Conrad & CO's Original Budweiser bottle info
Date: 02-01-2005
Hi Digger, I am looking for information on a bottle I recently found . It is a beer bottle embossed with the following : C.Conrad & CO's----Original Budweiser----U.S. Patent No 6376. The bottom is embossed with CC& Co-----It is a light blue tint in excellent condition with no chips and very little staining inside. I found it in the sand at low tide on the beach of an island off the Gulf coast of Fla. Please provide any info you can about the bottle, is approximate value, dates of manufacturer, the Conrad Bottling Company and where it was located. Thank you, Larry LeSueur.-----t
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From: T. Player (Dissonant)
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Wilken's Whiskey
Date: 03-01-2005
I'm looking for information on a pint bottle of Wilken's Blended Whiskey bottled by the Wilken Company from PA. The bottle I have is unopened, and still has the federal seal over the cap. There is no date that I can see on the bottle, but I believe the company stopped bottling whiskey in the 1930s. Please send any information you can on what this could possibly be worth. I've attached some pictures. Thank you, T. Player
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From: Allan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: vapo-cresolene co. bottle
Date: 03-01-2005
Hi! I have a bottle-it says vapo-cresolene co. on it and says PATOUS July 17,94 ENG July23,94. It is square and has raised bumps on 2 of its sides. There is a brownish material inside it. It is 5 1/4 inches high. Have you got a clue what its worth, if anything? Thanks for your time and have a Happy New Year! Peg Cox
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From: Allen, Cathy S.
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 03-01-2005
Hello, I am interested in purchasing an antique glass oil jar. I have the metal spout that my grandfather used on our family farm. I really want it more for sentimental purposes than anything else. Someone brought me in two "oil bottles" that are in absolute perfect condition. They are asking $40 each, however the bottles are in such perfect condition, I am wondering if they are replicas. The bottles are exactly alike and appear to never have had a top screwed on them. I would be greatly appreciative of your expertise if you could give me your opinion if this is an antique and worth $40. Thank you in advance for knowledge and time!! Best wishes for a great new year!
Cathy
1. Exact wording Fill to line Mass 0-11-8 Seal One Liquid Quart P.A. Serial M-24 (in a triangle) 64 MINN (in a Circle) N.C. M 10 Approved Approved model BW-1228 On the bottom of the jar 7 I 0 1
2. Color Clear
3. Height of the bottle 91/4"
4. Bottle is Automatic Bottle Machine- side seams run to the top of the lip.
5. Screw
6. Bottom is embossed and has polka dot pattern with slight texture
7. The bottle is in absolute perfect condition it appears to have never
been out of a box
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From: Jean Figeat
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 03-01-2005
Hello Digger, I read about your finds on the depot bottle forum. I just found an intact Charles S Cove and Co No 30 Canal Street Boston Sparkling Lager Beer bottle up here in Edmonton Alberta Canada in an old homestead. Other than years of dust and some rust on the stopper, it cleaned up real good. A rare place to find an old American bottle! Judging from list of shapes, it looks like a champagne shaped one but not 100% sure on that. Color is clear. Stopper is a lightning stopper. Number 85 on the bottom of the bottle. The seam goes up the sides only and looks like it has an applied top. Bottle is in extremely good condition with just a bit of rust on the stoppper metal and the rubber seal is fully intact. I know it's probably not real old but can you give me an approximate age and value please? Is it collectable? Many thanks, Jean Figeat
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From: Mike Garton
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: general washington bottle
Date: 04-01-2005
Hi digger. I dug up an old glass bottle from my yard. It is about 11 inches tall. It has a picture of George Washington on it. Above the picture, it says "general" with 3 stars on each side. Below the picture, it says "washington" with the same 3 stars on both sides of the word. On the other side, it has an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. On the bottom is engraved "I-B-1656" along with "25A" and an "A" seperated by what looks to be "Ge" then "70". I was wondering if this bottle is worth anything and what it was used for. Thank you for your time, Cindy
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From: ron stoner
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 04-01-2005
Digger>My mother in law gave this liquor decanter to me about 10 years ago. What can you tell me about it? Age? Value? Decanter has a smooth bottom. label on bottom of leather case reads "Cross London". Possibly an oak tree above words. Thank You for your help.
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From: penny chenette
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question??
Date: 04-01-2005
Hello,
I found a E & B Excellent beer bottle. Says on it 33 1/3% more than a 12 ounce bottle Says 16oz. On top of cap. Never been opened. In pretty good shape. On bottom of bottle it says L 3 then 6 1 under that. How old is this bottle and any price info would be great.. Thank you for your time.
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From: ShekinahGO
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BOLS NOT A BALLERINA MUSIC BOTTLE
Date: 04-01-2005
Hi Digger, have a BOLS frosted glass bottle. It plays music when lifted, and has a label wrap around it with red strip on two sides in big white letter of BOLS product of Holland and then the other two sections have wordss made with
musical notes saying things like Bouteill a Musique, Music Bottle, Musik Flasche, Muziekfles with LUCAS BOLS written above his circle picture and A 0 1575 underneathe the circle of his picture. Then etched around the exterior bottom of bottle is BOLS all around it. I can only find these ballerina ones, not the one I have. Could you let me know anything you may know about this piece? Thank you very much. Happy New Year. Sincerely, Theresa M. Jacobs
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From: Joy Peppelman
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 04-01-2005
Dear Digger, I think I have to diggers of my own - my kids - love to dig in our yard. My daughter found a Dr. Collins Indian Remedy bottle, Beates & Miller bottle, & many pieces of broken things, some other small bottles with no markings. The kids have also found many pieces of bottles from an old company called O'Neill - beautiful green bottle.
How can I encourage them & what sources should I use. I have not found much out at historical society. I stumbled upon your site when curiosity got the best of me. regards, Joy P.
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From: REDPARLOUR
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: JW DANT?????
Date: 04-01-2005
Hello Digger, I was given a bottle Of J. W. Dant Bourbon. This bottle decanter is unopened and has the Indianapolis 500 logo on it. The decanter is a dark brown and looks like an old Avon cologne bottle? It still has the tax label in tack. Do you know how I can tell the date of this Bourbon? My friend came across a few bottles and it drinks pretty smooth I would guess it was from 1969? Whatever info you can tell me would be appreciated. Thank you, Redd
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From: Rabbitt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Barne Schow Willits cal
Date: 04-01-2005
I have discovered a Barney Schow wine and Liquer dark amber in shades of amber,could you help me with some info? Thank you
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From: GOODBOYSTWO
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Stitzel Weller Bottle
Date: 04-01-2005
I have a bottle of bourbon . It has a cork in it and appears to have never been opened . I am interested in knowing if this has any value or if it is a collectable. The lable says W.L .Weller Special Reserve original hand made sour mash Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey distilled,aged and bottled by Stitzel-Weller Distillery Louisville,Jefferson County ,Kentucky COPYR 1941-S.W.D INC On the side it says 90 Proof Seven Years Old 1/2 PINT Thank you . John
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From: Gary Goodhue
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: L.V. mineral water clay bottle
Date: 04-01-2005
Hi Digger, Been trying to get info about a stone fired clay bottle ,Label: L.V. Mineral Water, Folkestone and district General supply Co. "Two words"( can’t make out) then looks like "Gimmrbar". The bottle has brown glaze and a rounded top where the cork was placed, the cork has now fallen inside the bottle. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gary
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From: Christy's Mail
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: light green flask
Date: 04-01-2005
My dad found a light green flask in the ground in Germany when he was in the Army (in about 1984). It may be a flask used for "spirits" from a Prussian soldier. He saw one which looked like it at Fort Snelling in Minnesota. Any thoughts? Thanks for the help! Christy Baum Hastings, Minnesota
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From: Tiffany Hoffmann
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 04-01-2005
We recently found out that my grandmother owned a very old
bottle of champagne, and we are trying to figure out how much it would be worth
if we sold it. It is a Cognac Napoleon- Grande Fine Champagne. The label also
says "Reserve 1802- E. Piercel De Saint Jacques. From what I understand though,
it was made in Mexico and not in France. It has the tar cork and wire around it.
Please, if you have any information for me please e-mail me back. Thank you for
your time. I attached a picture, please let me know if you get it or need any
other info/pics. -Tiffany Parker 
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From: TERILOWE
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: chivas regal
Date: 04-01-2005
I have searched the Internet to find if a bottle of antique Chivas Regal whisky is of any value. I have a bottle that has never been opened. I am not sure how to find how old it is. There is a number on the seal that says "number registered at the distillery". Is there a way to find out what year this bottle is? Are there collectors out there for this type of product? If so, I would possibly like to sell it. Any help you can give me would be appreciated. I read questions that people have asked you, but don't know how to find what your answers are!!! Thank you, Terri
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From: S. Hammes
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Karl Hutter
Date: 05-01-2005
Hello from Germany, we are looking for a historic picture of Karl Hutter. Can you help? Thanks and best regards. Simone Hammes IDEEmedia GmbH Germany
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From: Phillips, Karry L - Eastman
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: E.G. Booze Bottle
Date: 05-01-2005
I have an a bottle with E. G. Booze on the side of it. Amber in color with a cork stopper top. I looked at your response to a previous question and there is no information about this bottle in it. It is smooth, not a cabin. Where would I look to find the age and approximate value of the bottle?
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From: Txbluebonnet
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Liquor bottle? What age and what type?
Date: 05-01-2005
Dear Sir; I have a bottle dark amber in color with a flared lip for the closure. It has what appears to be two pour spouts on either side of the lip closure. Below the closure is some embossing that says FORMAN BROWN on the short neck. Their are no pictures or labels on this bottle but on the front of this particular bottle an embossed circle is present with embossed printing right above the top half of the circle which says FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE. From the short neck approx. 1 1/2" tall and the body of the piece which is round with some irregular line indentions sweeping upward towards the top approx. 3 of them. On the back of this piece is the same embossed circle with 2 sweeping line indentions to the outside of the circle and on the other side of the circle there is an elongated indention approx. 3" in length.Seams on both sides to the lip.Base has egg shaped design with DES PAT. 127,478 also D10 under it with the numbers 65-47
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From: Jim Petty
To: Digger <jaok20@bottlebooks.com>
Subject: Deer Island Bottles Mississippi
Date: 05-01-2005
Dear Digger, I hope all is well and you had a wonderful holiday season... Here are the photographs of the archaeological site on Deer Island in Mississippi.. .. II have sent two different views. Please let me know.. Once again, thank you for all your help and kindness. In addition, I need a little about yourself for the book I am doing on the island... .I will also send material for your webpage.... Thaks Digger Thanks Jim Petty Director Middle Passage Museum Attachments: Deer Island Bottles 6a.jpg Deer Island Bottles 6.jpg
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From: Monsen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: antique bottles
Date: 05-01-2005
I have 2 very old bottles. One is an 1840 Gutsch brew co. Sheboygan, Wis 12 oz. beer bottle. B on bottom of bottle. One is a clear bottle 1850 saying John Graf Milwaukee Wis trademark the best what gives this bottle is never sold My question is the value of these items. Please respond. Thank You
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From: WaterWolf
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Will my old Govancroft stoneware bottle poison me ?!
Date: 05-01-2005
Hello, I recently took up a new hobby. No, it's not bottle collecting, it's wine making. I started making some blackberry wine in October and while I was looking around the house for something to ferment it in I found an old stoneware jar/bottle. It works fine but recently I've been told that the glaze on some old stoneware and ceramic containers contains lead which could leach out if you put an acidic substance in it (ie. wine). So I've been trying to figure out if my jar could be covered in such a glaze and if it could end up killing me ! I don't know the origin of this bottle, apparently my parents found it in the attic when they moved in.
I can't show you a photo at the moment as my camera is broken so I will have to describe it. The jar is a one gallon container shaped simply as a cylinder at the bottom and a cone above that with a large lip/spout at the top. The jar is about a foot tall. The bottom cylinder is a white / grey colour and the top is a yellow / brown colour. There's a rounded handle on the cone part of the bottle. Across the front of it is 'IREL' in big letters with each letter in an overlapping circle. The cone part is indented with a stamp that says 'Govancroft Pottery Glasgow' with the number 11 in between the words. There is also a larger number 1 stamped on the cone but I think this refers to its one gallon capacity.
I'm not sure if this is your area but I would very much like to know if my bottle is safe or whether I should throw out my wine ! Any advise would be gladly accepted. Thanks, David Lloyd.
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From: Onefast
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Thomas Edison Bottle
Date: 05-01-2005
I have a Thomas Edison, Jim Beam bottle "Regal china Co" 1979, Seal not broken and liquor, of course still inside. Made to look like a "light bulb" Just wondering what it was worth, Thanks J.Mays
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From: michael briggs
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: redware
Date: 05-01-2005
I have a redware pot with lid and folk art , label says rose of latakia, falk tobacco co. has red rose gold cress moon and star. factory no 1 second district of virgina. i looked high and low for info.no one seems to know. looks like a cigar pot.i thought it was clay till ant: dealer told me diff.can you help me? has alot more writing on the label.
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From: Rebecca R Miller
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey crock?
Date: 06-01-2005
I purchased on old pottery jug on eBay and
am curious about its origins. It's dimensions are: 6" diameter and 10.5" tall.
Can you tell me anything about it?
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From: Tamara Minnick
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: blue bottles
Date: 06-01-2005
To Digger You got an email from a "Clacky" on 3-2-04.
That person had sent you this email about their bottles: "I have 2 bottles that
I think were whiskey bottles. They are about 14 inches tall, light blue in color
with Aristotle, Socrates and Plato pictured in which with the Roman columns in
the back ground, with white glass stopper On the bottom is the standard "Federal
law prohibits sale and reuse" What are they? See attached image" I flipped out
when I saw this on the website because I also have two bottles that are
identical in shape, size and color except that they do not have Socrates & Plato
but Greek looking Women in White with White columns and Blue Clouds on the
sides. I have included the picture "Clacky" sent because I do not have one of
mine. They are the same except for the figures on the bottles. I want to know
who made them, when they were made, what they are, what they were used for, and
how much they are worth as a pair. Thanks for any information that you can
provide, Tamara M. 
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From: cody
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: cumberland, md. hutch
Date: 06-01-2005
Hello:
I am wondering if you can help me with this old Cumberland, Md. hutch I found. It is aqua, no chips or cracks but is stained. It says "P. RITTER'S SONS, CUMBERLAND, MD." From what I can tell this is a scarce hutch. I do not know who to get in touch with in the Cumberland area to find out about it. Can you help?. I know things like this have a local appeal. Thank you, Cody Thompson
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From: Tamara Minnick
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Blue Bottles
Date: 06-01-2005
To Digger: I sent you an email earlier today about some large blue vases. I said that they had a different picture on them than the ones that I found on your website that "Clacky" had posted a picture of. When I went home for lunch I looked at lot closer at them and it is the same design as "Clackys" with Socrates and the others on them. Sorry for the confusion. Tamara M.
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From: James Miller
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old mike jugs
Date: 06-01-2005
i found a small milk jug and on the side it has 1/4 pint liquid . also the name peoles sanitary dairy. on the bottom it has tmfco a 19 an a 11.
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From: Chris Melton
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle
Date: 06-01-2005
Digger, I did a search and came upon this question that you previously answered....
Dear digger, I have a ginger colored bottle dated 1850 from Rogers bros Salem N.J. The bottom of the bottle reads: Nuline N.J. The word "Wheaton" is not on the bottle at all. Is this a reproduction or the real thing? Thanks for any help that you can offer! Debbie
It is new. Digger
I have the same sort of bottles but they DO say Wheaton, NJ on the bottom in addition to the items described above. One is bright blue and one is a butterscotch color. What can you tell me about them? How does one know if they are old or new by these markings? Thanks!
Chris Melton,
Indianapolis, IN
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To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ROOT Company Glass Bottle
Date: 06-01-2005
We were cleaning out my husband's grandmother's basement and found a 12 inch bottle that is blueish green with ROOT on the bottom and a "57" on the side close to the bottom of the bottle. It has a swing-top with a ceramic cork or stopper with Pat'd K. Hutter February 7, 1893. The bottle has two distinct seams on each side. We are from Huntington, West Virginia. Owens Illinois Bottle was located in our city. Could you please tell us all you can or where to begin. Thanks. Leigh Ann Cazad
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From: DENNIS MUNRO
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: kahlua bottle
Date: 06-01-2005
Hello Digger,
Just came across this old bottle of kahlua and cannot find any info on it. Thought with all your resources and knowledge may you could give me some Idea if it is worth saving or selling. The bottle is gold and full. thanks for your time dennis munro here are a couple of pictures.. if you need any more info just let me know.
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From: Cara & Jeremy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: liquor bottles
Date: 07-01-2005
My grandmother just passed away and last week in her house we found old elephant and jackass bottles of the political companies in mint condition. I know they are valuable but could you give me a better idea or point me in the right direction? Thank you for your time,
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From: Robert >
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: What am I?
Date: 07-01-2005
Hi Digger: you seem to be the go to guy on bottles, I have been hunting old bottles since I was kid, found this one near the house along side the old wagon trail/stagecoach road, an hour west of Waco Texas, if you could help me on this one I sure would be very great! Thank you very much; Robert Sloane
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From: Tamara Minnick
To: Digger <jaok20@bottlebooks.com>
Subject: Re: blue bottles
Date: 07-01-2005
Thanks Digger, I appreciate you sending me that information. My Mom has a lot of old small medicine type bottles and I will tell her to send you some pictures of them so she can find out what they are. Tamara M.
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From: EPippiE
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Tumbler
Date: 07-01-2005
Greetings Digger, I stumbled across your very comprehensive web page, which caused me to revisit my bottle collection and think about digging once again. I've been collecting bottles for over 20 years, and have approximately 1,000 plus bottles mostly dating from the late 19th century. Unfortunately, about 80% of my collection are generic medicinal bottles of little value, but I am a self professed pack rat. A couple of questions for you, if you don’t mind.
1) I noticed on your page you sell plans for a bottle tumbler. I am interested in purchasing or building a tumbler. I would like to purchase/build a notch tumbler for my own use. Is building a tumbler according to your plans difficult, or do you have to be a mechanical engineer, which I am not! Also, do your plans include a tumbler that can consecutively clean multiple bottles, and if so, what is the maximum number of bottles that can be consecutively cleaned, and what type of room space is required?
2) Your web page re-kindled in me a desire to dig for bottles. I live in Connecticut, so I am sure there are many old sites which have not been discovered. Do you sell a book on how to locate dig sites (outside of stumbling upon one by chance which I did and hit a bonanza)? Do you offer any advice on how to obtain old maps and look for dumps, old hotels, barns etc?
3) I plan to weed out the 80% or so of the generic bottles - most of them need to be cleaned and are not worth the time or effort to tumble. What is the best way to do this, and what to do with the ones that I want to get rid of (I would hate to throw them out and trying to sell these bottles on E-bay would be useless).
Any advice you may provide would be appreciated. I am especially anxious to
start building a tumbler. Thanks! Scott.
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From: Michelle
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 07-01-2005
Hello, I was hoping you could tell me how much these particular bottles are worth. The first one is DR. Peter's Blood Vitalizer, Prepared by Dr. Peter Fahrney & Sons Co., Chicago, ILL. It's clear glass and kind of a long oval shape.
The second one is a brown bottle that says OZOMULSION down the side of it.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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From: tony long <
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: clear quart milk bottles
Date: 08-01-2005
I have a clear quart milk bottle that i would like to find out about. It has embossed on the front "ONE QUART LIQUID NORRIS CREAMERY. INC NORRIS,TENNESSEE PHONE 398" . Around the bottom it has embossed "mTc"
"REGISTERED SEALED 1-11-14" . The height of the bottle is 9 7/ 8 to 9 1/2 inches tall. The mouth of the bottle has a lip and the seam about at the bottom of the lip. On the bottom it has a small circle with either a big "Z" or "N" and a very small "s" and the number 42. The shape of the bottle is a round curved necked. I would like to know the history and the value if possible.
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From: DALsurf
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: No Subject
Date: 08-01-2005
hello My name is Ryley Antinori, I live is a beautiful state full of open ground with lush shrubs, trees and vines! And there are water falls everywhere, and I was recently on a hike in the rainforest of the beautiful state of Hawaii, and along the way I saw a few cannons embebbed in the ground and some brick igloo looking things....it was a strange hike... barely a path, It was hard to tell where it was so My boyfriend and I decided to take our own turn and climb up to the top of the falls... on the way My clumsy self slipped, and a bottle shot out from the mud. My boyfriend fell in love with it because of the inscription... It is a brown glass, slightly stained (almost shiney like a fish scale) it is 9 inches tall, rectangular bottle, I cannot feel a seam on the bottle, there is a smoothe lip on it 1/2 inch long. The bottom of the bottle is smoothe almost flat but slightly raised. I don't believe that there is anything written on the bottom but on the front there is some stuff. It says, "Federal Law Forbids Sale or Re-Use of this Bottle" across the top , (2 lines). in the middle there is a crest... it is 2 deer with a cross in the middle and a fox on top. At the bottom of the crest there is a a banner that says, "pro pelle cuttem" And at the bottom of the bottle it says EXPORTERS HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND the bottom is 3 and 1/2" X2 and 1/4 " like I said it is rectangular but slightly curves into those measurements. Also there is a label still attached. it is hard like tin, or something. its says,"hudson's bay company, incorporated May 1670" in a circle! and in the middle... The crest again. I have no clue what this bottle is worth, or more importantly how old it is... I will try you send pictures soon! If you think that you can help me, please!!! Thank you Ryley Antinori
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From: Alena Murguia
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: While digging up the old Chicago shoreline.....
Date: 08-01-2005
While excavating along the old breakwater near central station in Chicago I dug up a couple of bottles. One is a blue bottle embossed with W. H. H. and below it CHICAGO. The other is aqua and has SASS & HAFNER and below it CHICAGO ILL. They look like they once used a stopper of some kind. They are in pretty good shape...no cracks or chips. Do they have any value? Thanks for any info. Pat Uphues
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From: Jonathan Ramsdell
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Kreml Bottle
Date: 08-01-2005
Digger; Your Feb 2001 web page had a letter from a woman named Sue who was looking for pictures of a Kreml bottle.; The attached picture was shot at my mother's house in Saco, Maine.; The bottles are in one of the barn windows.; The shot is not manipulated; the light actually looked like this last week, early in the morning.; Makes a nice Windows desktop if you "Stretch" the shot No clue what the other bottles are Jon Ramsdell
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From: Tilapia2006
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question on a German bottle
Date: 08-01-2005
Hey Digger, I recently bought an old white clay wine bottle made in Germany. I paid $3 for it at a rummage sale. It says on the bottom of the main label that it is "Imported and Owned by James B. Beam Import Corp., New York, N.Y. 1890." The label says it is "Liebfraumilch" and that it contained a "Light Rhine Wine." It's a 1 pint 7oz bottle with a cork in the top. I have seen several other very similar bottles, but there is one key difference. On the other bottles, the Beameister label above the main label has the year printed below the word, Beameister - such as 1972 or 1974. But on mine there is no year, only a bunch of grapes. I can't find any year anywhere on the bottle, other than the 1890 printed by the New York, N.Y. I assumed that was merely the trademark year. Do you happen to know what year or general time that this bottle was made? I can send a picture if it helps, but it basically looks just like the 1972 bottle only much older and with the year/grape bunch difference. Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jason
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From: Scott Colf <>
To: JAOK20@BOTTLEBOOKS.COM
Subject: Winter dig suggestion (Supper Flask 2)
Date: 08-01-2005
Dear Mr. O'Dell, I am contemplating a winter dig,...
oh,.... in Louisville KY. What are your thoughts please on this spot, as far as
to the extent of previous dug spots. Also, traveling to the ancillary little
towns around the area. Thanks, Scott Colf P.S. Here is a nice specimen I dug 2
springs ago. Lancaster railroad awesome color. 
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From: Mr Cody Thompson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date: 08-01-2005
I found a bottle buried in the dirt and I would like to know what it is, when it was made, and if its worth anything. It is amber colored, and has a rubber top with a glass dipstick attached, it has two seams on each side of the bottle, each stopping under the lip. It also says Duraglas on the bottom. Im thinking it was a mecurachrome bottle. I also have one that is really thick glass, and the inside is no thicker than 1/4 of an inch, it is clear, has a lip, and the seam goes over the lip, it says Sauer's Extracts on the side. Thanks for your input.
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From: danny conrad >
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 08-01-2005
Bottle is pinkish in color with an aluminum top like a salt and pepper shaker with another aluminum cover over the other.......... Bottle is small at bottom with ripples and expands in middle and back to small at top.......No markings of any kind.......any ideas ..... Also have a glass light bulb shape object which has a clear liquid inside.........complete sealed, no openings what so ever,, any ideas...
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From: ddaigle
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I need help with this decanter
Date: 09-01-2005
Dear Digger: I have a black with gold overlay on porcelain decanter that I got from my mother. She received this bottle from one of her uncles when she was younger. The decanter is a C. Miller 1957 Regal China decanter. I was hoping you could tell me if it is rare and a value on it. I would like to get insurance on it if I should. Thank you so much for your time.
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From: JOHN COLLINS
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: One Gallon OLD GRAN-DAD Bourbon in Mahogany Stand
Date: 07-01-2005
I have a one gallon OLD GRAND-DAD 86 proof KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON bottle in a mahogany stand un-opened my grandfather purchased in the 1960's.Ithas a card held by a yellow string that say's President's Stand with instructions about having the owners name engraved on the brass plate at the front of the mahogony rocker stand the bottle sits in.The bourbon was four years old at the time it was bottled at the OLD GRAND-DAD DISILLERY in FRANKFORT,LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY..I cannot find any information about it's value. Could you give me some kind of idea on this or where I cab get information about its value and purpose as in commemorative ? or reason for this dislpay. Any help would be appreciated. Sincerely J.Collins PS.The bottom of the bottle is stamped 64 D-1 69
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From: Gary Stark
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: history question - Vita Oil
Date: 09-01-2005
Hello, I have a website dedicated to San Francisco's earlier Cliff House. One advertisement that keeps popping up on these turn-of-the-century photographs is "Vita Oil". Can you give me any background as to what this was? Here's my main website: www.cliffhouseproject.com and here's an example of a photo containing the "Vita Oil" signs: http://www.cliffhouseproject.com/photos/vita/vita.htm (see last two images) Any help is much appreciated... gary
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From: lordondc >
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old display bottle
Date: 09-01-2005
Recently my boss retired from the package store business after fifty years. I now have an old display bottle that is amber colored glass it is about 3 ft. tall it says Old OverHolt straight rye whiskey and is signed by A. OverHolt @co. is this bottle worth anything? Lori Goodall
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From: Xctweekerschic
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: found a bottle
Date: 09-01-2005
I found an old bottle .. it is light bluish green, looks like it had a cork type closure, approx 6" tall, in raised glass states " LARGE SIZE MELLINS FOOD CO. BOSTON U.S.A." at your site i saw an inquiry of a similar bottle but it ALSO had the name DOLIBER-GOODALE CO. on it. I am trying to date this bottle and wanted to know if mellin food co. operated prior to acquisition by doliber-goodale co. as mine is missing the other name. please advise thanks alot.
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From: Connie C. Langridge
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: B & B wooden despenser
Date: 09-01-2005
I have a B&B bottle with a B&B labeled pour spout that is in a wooded swing dispenser (empty) is it worth anything
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From: Susan Buckmaster
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Glass Bottles
Date: 09-01-2005
Hi Digger, Am hoping you can provide some background information on the bottles I have, including if they have any value. I have attached photos. 1. Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound, with original stopper. 2. Green tint glass bottle, stamped "227" on bottom. 3. Pink tint glass bottle: "Thos Brazell, West Gardner Mass" stamped "101030" on the bottom. 4. Log Cabin Syrup glass bottle, "Mount Rushmore" 5. Blue tint glass bottle, "Empire Glassworks" on one side, "Jenny Lind" on the other. 6. Dark blue tinted glass bottle, "Roberts Bros. Phila, 1863"; no stamp on bottom. Thanks for any information you can provide. Sue Attachments: DSCN1607.JPG DSCN1609.JPG DSCN1610.JPG DSCN1611.JPG DSCN1612.JPG DSCN1613.JPG DSCN1614.JPG DSCN1615.JPG DSCN1616.JPG DSCN1617.JPG
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From: Robert
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: price Bristol Ginger Beer Crock Bottle
Date: 09-01-2005
I am looking for an answer to a question....... I am trying to find out some information on a ginger beer bottle. I think this bottle may be a saleman's sample. The bottle is average size (aprox. 7 inches high), two tone, lightening stopper with a large Price Bristol fired-on decal on the bottle.
I cannot exactly remember what the decal on the bottle looks like, but I think it resembled a Coat of Arms with a Lion and a Unicorn standing upright. I gave the bottle to a friend before I checked it out and I think it might have been a rare bottle. I asked to have it back, but he seems reluctant............makes me think it has some value. Do you have any idea where I could get a rough price on a bottle like the one I have described? Robert
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From: Carlie Ogborne
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 09-01-2005
hello, my name is carlie ogborne and i am from essex, england. im more than likely writing to the wrong person but i got your email from antiquebottles.com and was wondering wether you could help me. about 6 years ago my brother-in-law who is a manual labourer was digging when he came across 11 bottles. ive been researching all over the web trying to find out about them but ive had no such luck. i doubt their worth anything and some of them are quite damaged but id just like to know what they were used for, what year they came from, etc... if you could help me in any way what so ever i would be most grateful.
i have attached two photos to this email of them, in bottles photo one the bottle closest to the right says 'Chandler and co. bermondsey' right nean the bottom the bottle on the left in the photo says 'Stephens Aldersgate london' and in the second photo the small blue bottle says 'NOT TO BE TAKEN' and on the bottom of that lue bottle is says 1oz any information you could give me would help so much, thank-you for your time carlie ogborne
Attachments: bottles 1.bmp bottles2.bmp
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From: Sandy Goble
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Jug
Date: 09-01-2005
I found a brown glass jug and wondered if you could tell me what it would have been used for and its approximate age. The words ONE GALLON and Des. PAT 194991 are the only markings on the bottle. See photo. Thanks Goble1986
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From: Afrankiecat
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: OLD BOTTLES W.EAGLE VARICK=CANAL st N.Y.C.
Date: 09-01-2005
dear digger, i have a bottle w.eagle bottling works.n.y.c.--pre M MINERAL WATER. WHAT'S THAT WORTH. ALSO TOURADES KITCHEN BOUQUET. CAN YOU GIVE ME ANY INFO, MUCH APPRECIATED MARE
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From: PPolakovic
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Empty bottle of Whisky
Date: 10-01-2005
I found near in the seller near my house in Northern Bohemia, 2 empty bottles of Whisky, one has pressed on Kilmarnock Whisky and other Greers Old Scotch Whisky, I wonder if they have some value? For me it would be great some British pounds or US dollars to continue in the renovation of my house. Petr Polakovic
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From: Tracy Pennington
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 10-01-2005
Digger, I have been unsuccessful in finding info for a jug my grandfather has, he says he has had this jug for at least 30 yrs. I can only try to describe it, cause he won't let it leave his house and of course he does not have a computer. It resembles a moonshine jug you would see on an old western movie, you know them kind you tilt up from your elbow- so he says, 'Thats how they used to do it'. It's a 1/2 gallon with cork, a wooden handle attached by a wire, he says that would make it rare. It is brown, but just below the handle- the base ?-it is white ?, it looks as though it is made with it's own cooler, kinda like a 12 ounce can cooler, sorry, but i find it hard to discribe. Well anyway, on the side is written, OLD HICKORY DISTILLERY,FRED HIPPEL, JR. DISTILLER OF OLD HICKORY WHISKEY, MADISONVILLE,KY. This jug is in very good condition, I think so, but I did note that there is one chip, maybe the size of a fingernail, but other than that, it is still being used from time to time, know what I mean. Will this be enough info to tell me anything as to age or value? Thank you, Tracy.
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From: Vojtech Bystricky
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: First threaded glass bottle question
Date: 10-01-2005
When was the first threaded glass bottle (for any product) made in the united states? vojtech bystricky, esq. thank you.
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From: BICASOUP
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: OLD BOTTLE
Date: 10-01-2005
can you tell me about this bottle. the wire pull and cork top is decaying. thanks, vicki
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From: Susie Geisler
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 10-01-2005
Found a jar with scales (weighing) on the bottom and am curious about what was in it originally. The scales are about an inch tall. Other markings incl a 7 above the scales, below the scales are (from lt to rt) a 4 (over 3), a symbol (O overlapped by diamond), and a 9. On the sides at bottom, written in cursive, is "Duraglas". Has a screwtop. About 3 in tall. Mouth dia about 2 in. Bottom dia about 2.5 in. Around the shoulder and foot of jar are raised dots. Seam from bottom to top of lip. Color is green. My questions: What do I have? What's it worth (prob not anything)? When were screw top lids first used? Thanks, Fitz
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From: Eric Weimer
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: history on bottle
Date: 10-01-2005
Please see attached photo. Can you please identify this bottle? History and what was it used for? Age? Value? Thanks, ERIC WEIMER
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From: david nichols
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: medicine bottle
Date: 10-01-2005
Dear Sir, i am writing in reference to a possible monetary quote on a bottle I have. The name on the outside is MOORES LIVER AX. Underneath, the phrase ACTS ON THE LIVER appears. Both are embossed on outside of the bottle. The bottle is greenish-clear. And has 3 square sides, with an indention where the name is. It also has a neck about 2 inches long. I apologize for no picture, as I have no way of getting you one. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. . Thank you, David Nichols
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From: Motel Long Lake
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: amber bottle
Date: 10-01-2005
Hi! My husband found a small amber bottle of J.A. Gilka full of its alcohol content. The lable reads: 100th Anniversary 1836-1936 Gold Medal Paris 1937 Berliner Gilk=Kummel Hamburg-Lokst formerly Berlin Proof 86% Contents 7/64th pint Can you share any information with us?? Thank you, Robert & Marie Johnson
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From: Jrbmet17
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 10-01-2005
Digger, I have a 36 piece set containing 3 boxes of 12 bottles with the presidents on them. They were manufactured by Wheaton/Nuline, and two of the packages have never been opened. They are still marked 12 presidents with the un-opened reading Second and Third. I have seen a similar set on another website out of Maine of just on 12 piece set for $50. What do you think these are worth? Keep up the good work, you have a wonderful and informative website. Thanks. Jon New York
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From: msthornburg
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hutchinson Coke Bottle
Date: 10-01-2005
I have a per:1900's Hutchinson Coke Bottle. I have put in under a blue/black light, and it has no cracks. At the base of the bottle in block letters. COCA-COLA BOTTLING.CO ANNISTON,ALA
I am told that only 5 of these bottles are know of. I had it on e-bay for a short time. After I found out that 210 people had looked at it and 18 were watching it I toke it off. I would like to find out more about this bottle. Can you help? Thanks Joe
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From: Pat Crist
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 10-01-2005
hi i am trying to find out about a bottle we have it is a ginger beer bottle from the double eagle bottling company in Cleveland ohio it is made out of the stuff crock jars are made out of we have had it for over 34 years my father in law gave it to our son when he was a baby can you give me any info, on it
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From: Gregory Liter
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: What about these bottles?
Date: 11-01-2005
Digger. I came across these bottles and was curious as to their value, are they collectors bottles, and any history you could provide. Thank You. 1. This is a quart mason jar with embossing as follows; MASON'S the symbol is next and looks like the letter C with a test tube running through the letter top to bottom followed by, PATENT NOV 30 TH 1858 size is quart, height is 7 in. mouth is round with screw type closure, seam stops at the top of the lip. base of bottle is embossed with C178. shape is round. label is the letter C blocked (doubled within itself) with what appears to be a test tube running from top to bottom through the letter. color is aqua. condition is excellent, no stains or damage. would like to know age, rarity, value and history.
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From: ms dink
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Eagle Rare Bourbon Unopened Bottle, Clear 9 1/4
Date: 11-01-2005
Digger: I don't know much about bottles but this ones cool! Eagle Rare Bourbon, Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, 101 proof aged 10 years. We've had it sitting around forever, years and years. The clear bottle is 9 1/4 " tall. Stamp on the red and white, unbroken seal in black ink reads 413LV. The top or perhaps just the lid flares out. There is a paper tag hanging around the neck of the bottle that opens up and give some history on Eagle Rare. Bottom of bottle has all of the following: An underlined 8, then some symbol (an anchor maybe?), and E-25B9A, LIQUOR BOTTLE, and D-126. There is a 9 to the right, 82 to the left and 3 below. I would like to know the age, rarity, value and history if possible. Thanks, A.K.
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From: josephine
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: What's it worth?
Date: 11-01-2005
Digger: I have a bottle of Italian cherry wine, one pint by volume. The top of the bottle is shaped like a mushroom and the bottom part is sculpted with the face and bossom of a woman. It is Cherry Ardo by Girolamo Luxardo Torreglia. A label on the top of the base says Paestum N. 89. I was told over 20 years ago when I got it that it was 100 years old.
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From: hickoryhollow1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Gallon Old Fitzgerald Whiskey Bottle
Date: 11-01-2005
Digger, I am so frustrated looking on the web for this
bottle I could scream. You are my answer, I hope. It is a gallon bottle of Old
Fitzgerald Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. I'm sending you a picture to save
words, but you can't see the 4 North Dakota .15 liquor stamps. The bottle is
embossed on the front with Stitzel-Weller. Along with the wooden cradle, there
is also a metal long and short shot cup, and a pourer not pictured. Thank you
for your help. Sincerely, Joni Harris
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From: wanda
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: drioli zara
Date: 11-01-2005
Digger, i have a droili zara bottle still sealed and in great shape, i was wondering if this bottle has any value or what it is. i know that were it came from the city of zara was destroyed in wwll, my bottle that i have is a long rectangular in shape, green in color and the straw wrapping around it, it is full and still sealed could you get back with me and let me know what i have. thank you for your time. wanda
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From: Ann Case
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Agawam Mass. Gin Distillery bottles
Date: 11-01-2005
My grandfather owned the Agawam gin distillery. (Agawam Mass.) I am looking
for bottles from there. Any ideas? Thanks Anne Case
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From: Joe &Sam
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: gilbey crock
Date: 11-01-2005
Hi,Digger! Don't know if you'll be able to help me or not- if not, maybe you can steer me in the right direction. I have a crock vessel that is marked w & a gilbey on the top. It is 211/2" tall by 14" across at the top. The inscription is right in the middle of the top of the crock with some fancy work around it. There is an open cork hole with some cork left around it. The whole crock itself is then wrapped in a metal framework or "net" with spaces between the metal app. 2"X31/2" all the way from the top to the bottom of the crock--- kind of hard to explain! If you would like to see photos, I can send you some via snailmail as I don't as yet have a digital camera. I have not been able to find anything like this in my research- any info or guidance you may be able to give me would be greatly appreciated!
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From: patricia maine
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle worth?
Date: 12-01-2005
i have a big league liniment bottle.....label is in good shape. says contains 6 fluid ounces...but of course empty. has the mark 4 f 856 on bottom of bottle. also says on lable...each fluid ounce contains chloroform 15 minims. is this bottle of any value? thanks... patti maine pennsylvania
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From: TBrunnerg
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date: 12-01-2005
Digger,
I have several old bottles. Two I found about 30 years ago. They are greenish with round bottoms and has what you called an applied blob lip. there are air bubbles in them. I was digging a garden with my mother when we found the first one. After a few days of digging, we found a second. I have another that is also greenish in color with a flat bottom. Is is embossed with the words A.C. Gilligan Co. it also has an embossed eagle on the front with the words "Trade Mark" under it. I have two tiny bottles that I think might be medicine bottles. On of them still had the glass stirrer in it. I am very interested to know anything about these bottles. Thank you Tracye
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From: Shirle Mabie
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Merrell's Rubbing Alchohol Compound
Date: 12-01-2005
I have found a bottle of the subject matter in perfect condition and wondered how old it is and does it have any value? Please respond. Thank you. Shirle Mabie
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From: Melissa Kalbfliesh
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion Virginia Dare w/seal
Date: 12-01-2005
I recently found a Virginia Dare bottle (25 to 28oz) embossed Garrett & Co Virginia Dare Norfolk, VA however, what I found interesting is that it has a seal which says Virginia on part of the seal that is on the neck of the bottle, then the top part which goes over the mouth of the bottle reads "Homer's Ginger and Brandy". I was wondering if you had any information as to the value, year, ect of this bottle. I haven't been able to find anything with this seal and a Virginia Dare bottle.
I also have a bottle which is embossed L. Holzhauer Sons Co. Barber Supply House Troy, N.Y. There are no other markings on the bottle. I was told that the contents may be bay rum of some sort but I haven't been able to find anything out about the company, the bottle, or the worth. Thanks, Melissa
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From: Srb338
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1918 unopend Coke bottle
Date: 12-01-2005
Hello. I am writing for one of my employees. His grandmother gave him an unopened bottle of Coke about 20 years ago. The date stamped on the bottom of it is 1918. Any idea what it's worth? Thank you. Steve
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From: aj <aj004a7256>
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: help please
Date: 12-01-2005
can you please help me ive been trying to find information
on a bottle of wine i have had for about 10 years i brought it in Japan although
it was produced in france i paid about £80 forit at the time any information you
have on this bottle would be much appreciated it is unopened and i also have the
original suede presentation case it came in thanks ps your site is cool :)
the plack at the bottom reads CASTAGNON ARMAGNAR CAVALIER i also have lots
more interesting unopened bottles of alcohol, as i am not really a drinker they
will stay that way :) i just like collecting unusual bottles :) Adam jones
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From: ANDYACK
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1898 Bottle
Date: 12-01-2005
I have a bottle with 1898 a K and 2 on the bottom. It has a rubber stopper on the top. Also an eagle with 13 stars around it. It also is a clear bottle. Could you you tell me what I have and how much it might be worth? It was from my great grandmothers house.
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From: Billi196
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 12-01-2005
I was just wondering how much avon bottles average in selling price. I would appreciate it if you could give me an estimate. Thank you
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From: Larry Weller
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 13-01-2005
I have cracked glass look, Dr Ellis Quick Dry Waving Fluid bottle says: Dr. ELLIS SPECIAL QUICK DRY WAVING FORMULA DR ELLIS SALES CO INC DISTRIBUTORS PITTSBURG, PA. CONTENTS 6FL.OZS if you know anything about this bottle would appreciate information. thanks; lars largo
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From: amanda
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: lots of bottles
Date: 13-01-2005
hello, my name is Amanda... i work here in Maine at a redemption center in the course of a couple of years I've collected some older bottles and bottles that i've thought just looked cool... but one bottle that I'm curious about is a bottle that was patented it 1923 by the coca-cola company.... U-LY-KIT is molded in the glass up by the neck... it also says superior wis on the bottom... if you could find out anything about this bottle i would greatly appreciate it.. thanks so much for your time... amanda wood i can be contacted here at this email or
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From: Linda K. Turner, RN
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Beach find
Date: 13-01-2005
Hi Digger, While walking on the beach in the Outer Banks of NC, I found an intact embossed with amber colored Phillips Bros Champion Bottling Works bottle. Can you tell me anything about it. Thanks a bunch. Linda K. Turner
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From: Doree Shandera
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1954 Jim Beam worth
Date: 13-01-2005
Hi, I have a bottle of Jim Beam Kentucky Staight Bourbon Whiskey 100 proof 4/5 quart. It was made in 1949 and bottled in 1954. The seal has never been broken. Do you know what the estimated worth of this is? Thank you very much, D. Shandera
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From: SHISTU
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: James E Pepper
Date: 13-01-2005
I found a quarter-size copper 'coin' about sixty years ago buried with some old bottles. Says, 'Born With the Republic' est 1780' and pictures the drum and fife trio on one side, and "The choice of generation after generation' on the reverse. Do you have any idea what it is? Possibly from a distillery? Thank you in advance for any information. I am new to the computer and just found your site - it is wonderful! Shirley at
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From: Janice Hill <mellenhead26
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1961 Jim Beam Decanter
Date: 13-01-2005
I have two of the above decanters. They are gold and have flowers all around the bottom. How can I find out their value?
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From: LifesaverWare
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: your liquizone
Date: 13-01-2005
Hi there Digger. Your bottle has been shipped. Enjoy. Did you have a chance to see I listed a few more? Just thought I'd let you know. If you are interested in any, feel free to let me know. I'll be glad to make a trade again for a pontil bottle book. Take care and thanks for stopping by my site. Patti
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To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Cork-Screw on
Date: 14-01-2005
Digger, When did screw om tops come into production on bottles? Thanks! Tim
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From: Anjpj
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old decanter set
Date: 14-01-2005
HI, I received a decanter set as a wedding present and am wondering if it worth anything. It is 26 yrs old a blue decanter with 5 glasses which are all a different color [blue, red, green, orange and burgundy. Please let me know if you know even who made this set.
Thanks Shoeby
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From: Suzan Weir
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Face on Bottle Date: 14-01-2005
Quick question! 20 years ago, I found some old bottles that appealed to me that had been in the back of my grandmothers closet forever. Only about a foot high, one is yellow and one is green. They have stoppers in the top that are a perfect circle and have a face on them. I never see them in antique stores, however there are reproductions in new stores all the time. What were they originally used for, and is there any value to them. I just liked the happy heads! Thanks for your time. Suzan Sterling
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From: jamlyn1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whimsey creamer
Date: 14-01-2005
I am trying to identify a bottle, into which a whimsy
creamer has been made. Attached is photo. The aqua bottle has a melon ribbed
lower half and one rib reads "Philada.", and this piece dates from the
1850's. Any
thoughts as to which bottle this is Jim Megura Attachments:
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From: TACaMAC
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old whiskey bottle
Date: 14-01-2005
Dear Sir: I found an old whiskey bottle with the following information on the label: Celtic Club Blended Whiskey According to the provisions of the pure food & drugs act June 30th 1906 M. C. Holohan 3400 M Street, N.W. Washington, DC On the bottle is etched: Evans Tavern 18th. and L Sts., N.W. Washington, DC The bottle also has a cork in it. Any ideas if it has any value? Anything you can tell me will help. Thanks. Marsha
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From: Dwight Lee
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Tell Me About The Bottle
Date: 14-01-2005
Digger, I am attaching a picture of a bottle that was found during a resent dig. It says "Elephant Bottling Works Birmingham Ala" on the bottle. It is 8 inches tall with a smooth round mouth, which appears to have had a cork in it . The bottle is round as well. Do you know anything about the bottle and if so, how much is it worth? Thanks, Dwight Birmingham, Al.
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From: Mylilli2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: baseball liquer bottle heritage china 1973 r.h-43 ezra brooks
Date: 14-01-2005
how much is it worth
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From: LdyLibertyRen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Poison bottle...
Date: 14-01-2005
Digger, I have recently aquired an aqua POISON bottle from a friend which has me fascinated. It is 8 inches tall & 3 inches wide, at the base and shoulders, it then has an applied top with a "screw in type" metal top. It has 16 recessed lines from base to shoulder with the word POISON raised on the recessed lines across the front. There is a label space. Mine has a perfect label in red. it reads: "OXALIC ACID-POISON" W.K. HARRISON, QUALIFIED CHEMIST, 25 HYDE PARK ROAD, TELEPHONE N' 3234. LEEDS I think the bottle is from LEEDS,England. The bottom reads: W.BROOKE LTD MAKERS LEEDS I would like to know the value of this bottle, in addition I would like to find some history on the "Qualified Chemist" any ideas? Thanks, Renee H.
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From: J. Brown
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1980 VENTO WINE IMPORT BOTTLE
Date: 14-01-2005
Digger, I have a bottle that is shaped like an elephant with it's trunk straight up in the air. The bottle looks like it is covered in leather and is real wrinkly, has a gold chain around it's neck, and has red glass eyes. The bottom of the bottle has a gold label - "Hand made in Italy, COLLECTORS ITEM, VENTO WINE IMPORT, CLEVELAND OHIO, 1980. Is this bottle worth anything? Janet
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From: Preston & Brandy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: strange bottle
Date: 14-01-2005
Hi there i don't have a picture of the bottle i have a question about but i could describe it... This bottle looks like a large glass wine decanter with a wide mouth and a cork in it...but it has indented into the side what looks to be another bottle, or more like a pocket hanging within the larger bottle, with a cork that protrudes out the side of the bottle. We can't figure out what it is? Not sure if this description is sufficient but if you have any ideas, could you let us know Thanks Brandy
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From: Dennis Morys
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hiram Walker bourbon bottles
Date: 14-01-2005
Dear Digger, I have two Hiram Walker 8 year old bourbon bottles, filled, unopened with the original tax stamp still intact. One of the bottles is a square base with 3 rectangles on each side and an 8 point star in each rectangle. The other is an oval shaped bottle with 8 point starts of different sizes on the sides and one on the bottom. Are these worth anything? Sincerely, Dennis Morys
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From: kaye harkness
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 12-01-2005
I have a black bottle that says on bottom of the bottle sparkling dry. Could you give me any information on this. Thank you Kaye
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From: MARCIA ROBERTSON
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: value of decorative Liqueur bottles
Date: 15-01-2005
Please let me know the value of 2 decorative Garnier Liqueur bottles that my Mother-In-Law left to me. Desciption is: Modele Esclusif Garnier Liqueurs from Enghien~France. N162 & N164, Annee 1958. There is a Cowboy/Sherrif and an Indian Cheif, match set with decorative stones. They are Creme de Menthe, 60 proof & 1 pint each. They have been opened. Please E-mail & let me know if there is any value as soon as possible. Thank you, Sherri Turner
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From: Coatesmrie
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: mason jars
Date: 15-01-2005
i found your web site very interesting,. i have a few questions for you. i
have several ball wide mouth fruit jars the one i have in my had at this time
has "genuine ball sculptured glass 124A mason jar A17. i also have several ball
perfect mason large i guess you would call it a greenish color. i also have a
rc bottle with a star. could you please give me a rough estimate as well as a
good place for future reference to do research on the different bottles and
jars i have? thank you for your time amy
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From: sarrahk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 15-01-2005
Many years ago we found a bottle and now our interest is
peaked while looking at your web site. We think it is an old cola bottle of
some type. On the front it has in raised letters "Star Bottling Works
Plaquemine Louisiana". On the bottom it has a embossed star. The glass has
what looks to be air bubbles the glass has a greenest tint to it. We are looking
for any information on the bottling company as well as the bottle. Thanks in
advance. Keithkp 
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From: Dan Tate
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 3 Miniature Coke Bottles
Date: 15-01-2005
Digger Odell I Have A Box of 3" Miniature Coke Cola bottles. There's 500 In The Box. Never Been Open ,Dated Oct. 1992. From The Coke Cola Export Corporation. Mexico D.F. Also With Three Light Blue Bands Around Box. Question Is How Much Would The Value Be On This Item ? Or Should I Just Try To Sell Them Individually For Like $2.95 Each.? I'ld Like To Think They Are Worth More Unopened. I Never Sold Anything On The Net Before And I Believe This Item Could Bring Alot. Thanks For Your Time Little Dan
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From: RONNA1959
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Jack Daniels Tin and full bottles
Date: 15-01-2005
I saw a post on diggers site reffering to Hudson-Scott & Son's tins, from a site called Diggers. I have a Jack Daniels Poker Tin complete with chips, two card full complete card decks. The tin also has Carlisle, England on the bottom. Do you know anything about this tin or could point me in the right direction to find out the yr this particular tin was produced. Thank you, Ronna/Oklahoma
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From: TAMHWARD
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date: 15-01-2005
I have an old bottle/decantur(?) that is about 10 inches tall, a long haired cat sitting on its hind legs. there is a round hole at the mouth area, and a cork in the top of the head. It is ceramic, and has P Gardnier Enghien France on the bottom. It appears to be old, as there are the minute cracking in the ceramic glaze on the underside/bottom. It is a beige color with shading in the coloring. Can you give me any information on this item? Thank you very much!
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From: MafaMom
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I have six Hindle & Company self shot measuring bottles. Date: 15-01-2005
Hi Digger, I have six aqua green bottles roughly 8 inches tall and they say they hold 10 oz on the bottom. These bottles have separate chambers in them with a ball in the top chamber. It looks like the bottle could be turned over and roughly a shot could be poured to the top chamber. If you poured from one side, the bottle could drain completely. If you poured from the other the ball would flow to the top and only allow the top chamber to flow out, roughly a shot of fluid. Can you tell me anything about these bottles? I have search the internet for Hindle and can only find one reference to soda bottles, and Hindle exhust systems or cars and motorcycles. Please any history and value would be much appreciated. Thank you very much. Susan Shaw Jeremiah 29:11-13
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From: John and Linda Sue Smith
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 15-01-2005
Jack - I have a brother-in-law that operates heavy equipment, and ocassionaly he brings in a box of old bottles, jugs, etc. Among the finds are several Gay-ola bottles in clear and amber glass.I see them for sale sometimes, but nobody call tell me anything about them. Any info on when/where Gay-ola was made would be very much appreciated. John
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From: Coreyfparker
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: glycerine bottle
Date: 15-01-2005
I found a bottle full of something? Thick liquid. Label reads Medical Department, U.S.N.Date 10-7-30 No. F. Depot Directions Glycerine. Bottom of bottle has diamond shape and number 7. I don't have any idea about it? Thanx, Jen
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From: JEFF PARKER
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: HINDS HONEY AND CREAM
Date: 15-01-2005
i have two hind honey and cream bottles that i found when i was a kid. was trying to look them up on the internet but all i could find was the ones stamped with bloomfield nj.usa mine are stamped portland me,usa one looks the same as the nj ones but the other one has a big a with s over top it. have not seen that on the internet anywhere. can you give me any kind of info on these bottles i have kept for the last 30 years. THANKS JEFF
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From: Cheryl Bolack
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Could you help
Date: 15-01-2005
I am searching for a name that appeared on one of the very first milk bottles. It was not the name of the dairy, but a man's first or middle name. It was in 1870 or 1871.We are trying to locate a family names originality. This is what we were told the name came from. Thanks Cheryl Bolack
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From: Tashana Bufkin
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: zatarain bottle
Date: 16-01-2005
We found a small clear bottle that says Pa-Poose and says it is made by E A Zatarain & Sons INC. in New Orleans LA. Do you know when this type of bottle was made, what it contained, and any value it may hold? Any and all information you can share with us will be greatly appreciated. Tashana Bufkin
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From: Becky Dockery
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Dr. Pepper bottle
Date: 16-01-2005
I would like to know what the significance of the numbers 10, 2, and 4 are on the old Dr. Pepper bottles?
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From: Sscsparsons
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 15-01-2005
Dear Digger,
I Have found about 40 whiskey bottles (some were A.M.S. whiskey bottles, for medical use) under a house with almost perfect labels and the broken state seal on the tops. Most of them have the imprint of the warning not to reuse the bottle on them. I figure that they are prohibition bottles and I was wondering if there is any market for these and where I would find out value? Thank You for your info.,
Shawn
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From: David
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fw: Nolet Scheidam clay bottle
Date: 16-01-2005
----- Original Message ----From: David Camilleri
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 4:18 PM
Subject: Nolet Scheidam clay bottle
Hi I have in my possession the following bottle ( please see attached 4 pictures ) Inscription on the bottle is J.A.J.Nolet Scheidam. Height of bottle is 32cm and diameter is 9cm. Shape is round and colour is yellowish brown clay and glazed. If you could tell me anything you know about the bottle especially approximate age and history I would appreciate a lot. Thanks, David. Attachments: bootle pic no3.JPG bottle logo.JPG bottle pic no1.JPG bottle pic no2.JPG
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From: rhonda
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: peach corrdial
Date: 16-01-2005
i have a bottle of marleau brand peach cordial. the bottle has not been opened and it has the seal on the top. it was prepared by the liebenthal bros.co Cleveland ohio in 1935. it has the stamp that says wine tax on the back and stamp date 8-9-1935. thanks rhonda kennison
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From: colman04 <
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Bottle
Date: 16-01-2005
My Sister's husband found this old bottle near a grain elevator where he works. It says "Burnham Clam Bouillon" and "E. S. Burnham Co. N. Y." I haven't been able to find any references to it on the internet. Sincerely Yours, Cheryl Colman
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From: Frank Liuzzo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Crown Royal
Date: 16-01-2005
Dear Mr. O'dell I've been given two unopened bottles of Crown Royal and I'm reluctant to open them in case they hold some value, can you help in determinnig this? The first is dated 1957 and the paper seal (unbroken) reads C5263058. It's in the original purple pouch and original box. The second is dated 1971 and the paper seal (unbroken) reads D3013097. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Best regards, Frank Liuzzo
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From: Elizabeth Vandehey
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hires root beer bottle
Date: 16-01-2005
We have a brown glass bottle, no name but numbers 18S 41 at the base. The stopper is rubber with a bolt and wing nut tightener with Hires Root Beer stamped on it. Ever heard of it? Elizabeth Vandehey
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From: JandGMoore
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: E.C. Boozs
Date: 16-01-2005
Hello. My Mom has an old whiskey bottle they got at an auction around 20 some years ago. It looks like a house. On the side it says E.C. Boozs Whiskey. On the bottom it says Wheaton. It is a small bottle and its color is brownish purple. Could you please tell me about how much this is worth. Thank you!
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From: Lisa
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Bottles.
Date: 16-01-2005
I have tons of old bottles that my father dug up as a construction worker. I live in West Springfield, MA. I was wondering if you knew of a respectable place I can bring them to find out there value with out getting ripped off. I realize you only deal in bottles. Although I was wondering if you knew a website where I can find out about old albums. I also have play bills that look quite old, they do not have the year on them. I also have a Life magazine from 1962. It is Commerative issue of John F. Kennedy. If you may know of any way I can research this please let me know. Thank you. Lisa D'Amario
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From: Usatelmk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Large 15Gal Plus
Date: 16-01-2005
Hi Digger im trying to fine out some information on a large
Bottle and having no luck the Bottle i have is very big in size 27" High, The
Neck is 3" X 1/4" AND Very Thick and its 14" Wide with Two Seams going up and
ending at the bottom of the neck does not go over the top of the neck about 15
Plus Gal,s It is very thick and heavy the color is Aqua very unusual Shape the
neck Has Numbers on it {026} and W.T.Co. See Scans condition EX ++ No chips,
cracks, or Hairlines, has loads of imperfections and Swiles all over the bottle
It was in a wooden grate when i first got it on the Wooden Grate there was the
Name Monsanto Chemical, any information on who made this bottle and how old it
may be and the Value Check out pictures, Thank You Dominick Mr.Dominick Cavuoto
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From: Whtbird1&JD
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 17-01-2005
Trying to find info on a bottle with the following writing on it. CHIEF WAHOO ELECERICTONIC WALBRIDGE CO DUNSMUIRCAL CATHEDRAL BRAND CELEBRATED REMEDY Green four sided bottle with cork On bottom says Made in Taiwan Dave :
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From: ames234
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: scotch whiskey bottle
Date: 17-01-2005
I have a scotch whiskey bottle that belonged to my great-grandfather. The bottle is inscribed on the bottom "port dundas pottery co. Glascow" The bottle is a light beige colored pottery with black or very dark blue lettering.The bottle has an attached handle and a pour spout that once held a cork.The bottle is in excellent condition. The lettering on the bottle is as follows from top to bottom.. none genuine unless cork is branded and sealed "Glen Garry"
PRIZE MEDAL
GLEN GARRY (in large letters)
TRADE MARK (has a depiction of a spiral corkscrew)
VERY OLD SCOTCH WHISKEY
PROPRIETORS
JOHN HOPKINS & Co
LONDON and GLASCOW
Can you provide any information on this container as to age, manufacturer, history and value, if any. Thank you very much Sanford Ames trade mark ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: autotech To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1971 wine bottle
Date: 14-01-2005
Dear Digger, we found this large wine bottle at a yard sale it has never been opened it stands 3 1/2 feet tall green with grape vines all over the bottle. it was imported from italy in 1971 its made by marchio nazionale wine serial # 18339,its base is about 6 or 7 inches around. shipped to the USA.attention Mutual Whole Sale LA, Califorina. any help on value or history would be very helpful. Thank You Jacquline Crisman
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From: Gary Yawn <
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey decanter
Date: 17-01-2005
I have a pottery pig approximately 10' long, standing on 4 legs, with a cork for a tail. He is sort of mustard colored. The incised mark is "Pieley's (or Bieley's) Ronny Club. Can you give me any information about this piece. I believe it may have some age. Thanks.
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From: Burgundy79true
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Help identifying old bottle please!
Date: 17-01-2005
This was found in a dump and I cannot find it anywhere on the net. The front reads, "REGISTERED A. DIPIETRO & CO. 410 & 412 HANOVER ST. BOSTON." There is a star and half moon. The seam goes about halfway up the neck. Blob top. Any help greatly appreciated!
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From: slontine
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Galliano's Liquor
Date: 17-01-2005
Dear Digger,
I have a 1 gallon Bottle of Galliano's Liquor, made in Distilleries Runite Di Liquori and shipped from Solaro Italy. The bottle has a stand, picket, book and original box. The Bottle is around two feet in length and has never been opened. Could you provide me with any information on the value. Thank you Shani L Lontine
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From: gary <geapepl>
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Shot glass bottle cap pre-1938
Date: 17-01-2005
Hi, I found a lot of bottles years ago (1975) in an un-buried dump which has not been used since the 1938 hurricane. Lots of decorative whisky flask type bottles and some wine bottles with the "pushed-up" bottoms. The one bottle I kept all this time which seems like it might be valuable is an Old Mr Boston bottle. I'm sure the bottle is not likely to be worth much were it not for the cap. It is pristine black plastic (bakelite?) with art-deco relief's of buildings on the outside. It was intended to double as a shot glass. It is deep and wide and inside the cap, on the bottom of the shot glass, it says "TO YOUR HEALTH". I have looked at bottle collections and a few books but never have I seen anything like it. If there is any chance this might be worth more than an appraisal then please let me know and I'll mail in the form with $5 and photos. Thanks, Gary
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From: Gaildunn7
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Brown Glass decanter in copper by Macdonald Greenlee ltd. distillers
Date: 17-01-2005
I have had an old decanter for some years.....a brown glass
pattern in copper with a copper plate ...embossed on the bottom by Macdonald
Greenlee ltd. distillers Leith Scotland with the letter A above
SA665 then an initial. I have searched all references to this
bottle and cannot find anything. Thank you
Sarah Woods
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From: Nancy Rittenhouse
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 17-01-2005
We found a clear glass bottle thatsays C.C. Soda on it. Min. contents 6 1/2 fluid oz. Coca Cola Bottling Company Pat. appl'd. for 34975 root On the bottom of the bottle it has C.C. Can you tell me anything about it? Also how do I clean it. Thank you Nancy Rittenhouse
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From: pontiled Van Gorder
To: Digger <jaok20@bottlebooks.com>
Subject: pot lid.
Date: 18-01-2005
Hello again.... dug this lid in two halves
recently. Luckily it went back together nicely. I'm 99% sure it's an early
American lid. I've never seen it anywhere before and wondered what you thought.
Thanks John. : 
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From: Legion069
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: civil war decanter
Date: 18-01-2005
Dear Digger, I was at a gift shop several years ago & saw a "McCormack whiskey" decanter...that I would like to have purchased but I thought was too expensive & I thought I would find that same decanter later for less money elsewhere...what a mistake!... as I have not seen another like it since. It was an AMERICAN CIVIL WAR COMMEMORATIVE bottle made of porcelain with standing figures of Lincoln & Davis on each side of Civil War flags. Perhaps the figures of Grant & Lee were on it too. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me on this. R. Malecki
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From: serena truesdel
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottles
Date: 18-01-2005
Hello I have some questions on a couple of bottles we have. First we have a bottle about 5 inches tall taht says calcium sulphate CaSo4.The bottom says M B W USA. It almost looks like a chemist bottle . Second I have a bottle found while digging. It lays on its side and reads For you baby
5-10 Testimony
10-15 ceremony
15-20 matrimony
20-30 Alimony
30-40 Easy money
Nothing doing . The other side says Teddy's Pet Peaceful Knights. Can you give me some information on these please. I greatly appreciate your time. Thank you,Serena
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From: Joanne O <joanneo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bitters bottle
Date: 18-01-2005
I have a medicine bottle that I can't find information on. Please help. Bottle reads: Colsam Johnson Proprietor,Richmond VA., 1852. Alan Casters Indian Vegetable Jaundice Bitters. bottom reads, made in taiwan It is a deep purple, 12 sided, embossed with above writing.
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From: XxThAhNiCxX
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 18-01-2005
i have many bottles id like to ask u about, [a liberty bell blended whiskey bottle...it says 200th birthday on the bottom...with a 22 karat gold finish]..[a little clear bottle approximately 2 1/2 inches that says 30 phenolax wafers upjohn.][ a 3 piece mold bottle, 7 1/2 inches that has wyeth and bro ....Philadelphia on it...and many others but can u please help me determine whether they are worth any thing?
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From: Juan Cervantes < >
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle date
Date: 18-01-2005
Dear Digger, I found a wine or champagne bottle shoulder and neck fragment. It is green glass with It is embossed with “PIERO DE VECCHI MILANO” surrounding eight pointed asterisk on the shoulder. The dimensions are: 4 1/2 inches high by 1 3/4 inches wide. It looks like it has an applied lip and the mold seam appears to terminate below the lip. I would like to know the age, history, and rarity please. Thank you. Juan : ..
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From: Craig Brummerstedt <
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: i have a question
Date: 18-01-2005
what is a (1985 tennessee vols glass coke bottel) worth? and i also have a (1986 tennessee vols home coming glass coke bottel) what is it worth and i have a ( 1975 RC tennessee vols champion chip came bottel ) what is it worth and i also have ( how much is a money back bottle is worth, now body know the year tho)
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From: Valerie Laurie
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: High Top Bottle
Date: 18-01-2005
Hello Digger! I have attached a 3 scans of a 1953 'High
Top' bottle I found about 40 feet deep in Clear Water Bay, Kenora, Ontario,
Canada while scuba diving. I can't find any info on the net about this bottle.
The bottle is clear and the label looks painted or and etched!?! The label is
green and white trim. A small logo and name are at the base of the neck above
the label about 2 1/2 inches. It is the same height and diameter of my 1964
Pepsi bottle which is 10 fluid Oz.10 so I assume that is it's capacity. That's
all I can tell you, there are no other markings except what you see in the scan
of the bottom of it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Todd
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From: Hughes, Shirley D. <
To: 'jaok20@bottlebooks.com'
Subject: MASON JAR 5 GALLON JUG WITH PATTON IN 1885 WITH EAGLE ON IT . IS IT WORTH ANYTHINS?
Date: 19-01-2005
Darlene Hughes
Tyco Electronics Global Americas North Divison
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From: jwexler
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 19-01-2005
I just finished reading your book on digging privies, awesome book! Your book has inspired me to pursue old water well treasures and I need some advice. After reading your book, I am absolutely convinced that entering a well just doesn't make sense for me. Besides, the wells that I'm interested in still have plenty of water. Could you give some advice on how to remove coins from the bottom of a well filled with water? Possibly as much as 25 feet of water in some wells..... Have you any experience with pumps or other equipment that would accomplish this? I have secured a submersible infared camera that will help locate possible items on the bottom but I fear that sediment will limit my ability to see coins. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Hope you experience continued success in your privy pursuit and hope to see another book sometime soon. Sincerely; Jamie Wexler
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From: mydevon02
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 0riginal display first CoCa-Cola bottle from 1900 Thomas & Whiting....
Date: 19-01-2005
Hi, Recently my wife and I found an Original CoCa-Cola sample display bottle from the Atlanta, Georgia 1st bottling plant of CoCa-Cola stuck in tare and preserved from outdoor weather exposure. It is still capped, with contents and original label. It was taken to England to promote Coca-Cola in 1900 and never opened due to its significance of the very first bottled CoCa-Cola and their trying to promote the CoCa-Cola soft drink there. It has the raised CoCa-Cola and trade marks on it and both new attorney owners last name initials also in raised letters on it, T for Thomas and W for Whiting. The cap is badly rusted with the dark brown over 104 year old rust, but still has the CoCa-Cola and partial trade mark visible on it. This bottle has the straight sides with a much longer neck than commonly seen on early 1900 CoCa-Cola bottles and is a small size version of the larger 1900 CoCa-Cola bottle. Plus the words CoCa-Cola is red in the diamond and not like the all dark green labels like it that has no red at all. It has the label signature also of Asa G. Candler. It is possible that this bottle was right prior to the two new purchasers of CoCa-Cola's full ownership. But that I'm not sure on. Can you be of help? Coca-Cola company experts was not able to help as they did not know of its existence. Perhaps there is information on it somewhere. Please let us know right away if you have any info of any kind at all on it. To find a partial ruins of a house on an old Mountain pass all grown up to nothing more than a thick foot path and them to stumble on this CoCa-Cola bottle under a sheet of glass stuck in tare were the label was never damaged from the tar has been a real excitement. To be in a group hunting for a hot springs in the Mountain and to find the ruins of the old house was also very exciting. If you can help at all or have any suggestions, please let us know. The info of how it got to England in 1900 was in some history of CoCa-Cola but it never went any were for several years in that country. Another road being developed threw the thick forest mountain made it possible for us to find the old road that was known about that was to lead back to an all natural hot springs were the house once stood on the side of the Mtn. just near and overseeing the caves and hot springs from volcanic action thousands of years ago. But any how, as to the CoCa-Cola bottle, what is it worth? Is there information on it? Was many ever made in clear glass blown into a mold with the mold marks and 3" high labeled like the larger one? The small label was the same as a larger bottle that held 6.5 OZ. And were do we go with this bottle? . Thank You, Mikel & Suzette
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From: James Goddard
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Coke Bottles
Date: 19-01-2005
I reciently dug up (out) a couple coke bottles from under my house. The previous owner used to store stuff down there that he collected. The house was build in the 30's or 40's and the previous owner was the builder. The bottles in question are greenish in color, the seam runs up over the lip (meaning after about 1910), embossed on the bottom are Eastman, Ga. Monroe, Ga. and Atlanta, Ga. The Eastman and Monroe do not have the copyright c stamped on the bottom, the atlanta one does. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks James
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From: Michael Robbins < >
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: TA Mills Seltzer Bottle
Date: 19-01-2005
I noticed that one of your readers was requesting information about a seltzer bottle labeled TA Mills (Please see attachment). My great grandfather bottled and delivered seltzer in NYC using a horse drawn wagon in the early years of the last century. I would be very interested in purchasing the bottle if you would be so kind as to forward the e-mail address of the writer. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Michael Robbins
this is the listing from your website:
Hi Digger, I have tried to find information about the name and bottle information on the web without any luck. I hope you can help me. I have a seltzer bottle that is a deep rich turquoise color, with etched script in old English, and leaves around the lettering on each side, like an oval frame. The lettering says:T.A. Mills. This name also appears on the spout, and is engraved into the metal. It says: T.A. Mills New York 67. Their are no seams to show where the bottle was joined together, if in fact it was. It is smooth with no seams. On the bottom of this bottle is engraved, (made in Czechoslovakia). I would really appreciate any information you could give me about this seltzer bottle and name that is etched on it. Best Regards, David
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From: Dbbdavies
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: PORT DUNDAS WHISKY JUG
Date: 19-01-2005
dear digger,
please could you be of some help to us. my grandmother died nine years ago, and left me a port dundas whiskey jug. this has a tan coloured neck, cream body with the special highland whisky transfer on the front. on the bottom is stamped port dundas pottery glasgow. please find pictures attatched. any information would be greatly appreciated. how old, value etc. many thanks MR S M DAVIES
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From: michelle hardin < >
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 19-01-2005
i was wanting to know how much these old whiskey bottles would be worth? this is what is on the bottles Private Stock W.C. Fields Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, age 8 year