July 2005 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2005
From: Skowron5 To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Subject: old h j Heinz company bottle Date: 07/31/2005 2:59:59 PM
Digger, I found this bottle in my mother's basement. She said it was her grandmothers. The bottom part is 6 sided and is 9.5 inches tall, the top of the bottle is approx. 4". The top square has four sides, 2 of the sides have big H the back side has a skeleton key, and the front has the Pennsylvania emblem with a key across it and has H. J. Heniz co. Pittsburgh US.A around the emblem. Could you tell me anything about this bottle? I have included 2 pictures for you to review. thanks for the help. Rita
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From: FRETMAN77
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1955 whiskey
Date: 07/31/2005
7:45:15 PM
i have a 1955 sealed bottle of Canadian club whiskey. is it worth anything?, also have a 1976 also sealed in original box
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From: vonda h
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Stitzel Weller rare bottle
Date: 07/31/2005
11:21:02 PM
Hi, I have been exploring your site. I am trying to determine the value of a bottle for my grandfather who lives in Louisville, Kentucky. I talked to Mr. Julian Van Winkle, III who's family owned the Stitzel Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky and he tells me the bottle I have is very rare, apparently it dates back very early and he was not even aware of one like it Here is the description (I have a picture on my Mom's digital that I can get to you): It is a one gallon clear bottle It is empty It has no front label It has a label at the bottle neck that reads "Stitzel Weller since 1849 Old St Weller aged naturally in wood 1 gallon" It also says "Old WL Weller Special Reserve" has the original cork and shot dispenser On the bottom "in" the glass it reads "Federal Law forbids sale or reuse of this bottle 1 64D379711 liquor bottle" It stands 19 1/2" tall Thank you, Vonda Hudson
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From: chelsea s
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: beams
Date: 07/31/2005
10:42:38 PM
I have a beams trophy 110 months old, Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey decanter. Seal has never been broken, looks like a donkey, horse or mule in a clown suit, made in 1968 what would be value??
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From: Tonya
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 07/31/2005
8:39:04 PM
found an old crow whiskey bottle, with a thin metal screw on cap. the bottle is flat appr.7" in height and 3 and a half inches wide. there is also a crow embossed above the label and the words old crow embossed below the label. can't find any info please help. stumped!
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From: Littlejonigreen7
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 07/31/2005
3:50:34 PM
I have a few bottles I would like to ask about. 1. PEPTENZYME bottle. blue in color. approx 2 inches tall. Reed & Carnrick, Jersey City 2.PARKER bottle. blue in color. approx 1 inch. Made in USA , 2 fl oz , 59cc. 3.AVON salt & pepper shakers. blue in color. Not sure if they were once perfume.#5 under one bottle, # 8 under the other. 4.110th anniversary powder horn bottle. with leather strap. George Dickel Tennessee, sour mash whiskey 90 proof. 5.Saturday evening post bottle(cover story from the 1920's.) Beam bicentennial bourbon 100 months old. 1976 bicentennial limited edition. 4/5 quart. 80 proof. Thank you for anything you can help me with. Melissa
Here's the Story on the Peptenzyme: Reed Carnrick Andrus
Digger
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From: PamG1961
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: glass bottle
Date: 07/31/2005
1:31:04 PM
Dear Digger: My parents just had their entire basement dug up for a major plumbing repair job; all old cast iron pipes had to be replaced. In the midst of digging, the plumbers found about 6 clear glass bottles. The raised glass imprint reads North Side Soda Water Co.; underneath that, N.S. Pittsburgh, PA. The other side of the bottle reads Registered; underneath that, Cap. 6-1/2 Fld. Ozs. The bottom has large raised glass letters: N S I have not been able to find any information on North Side Soda Water Co. My parents have lived in this house for at least 30 years; the estimated age of the house itself is anywhere from 80-100 years old. The bottles are rather heavy for their size. Any idea of the date of the bottles or their worth? Thanks. Pam
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From: becky h
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: lime juice
Date: 07/31/2005
5:21:26 PM
Hi again. I can't find anything on this subject. Well I have an old bottle of lime juice. On it their are embossed vines with roses on it and it says el rose and something ltd. I also have the cap on it says lime juice 79 cents. I don't have a picture once again and I deeply apologize. I'm not to good at describing bottles, but I can tell you that the bottle is short maybe six inches tall skinny too maybe two inches wide. its a clear bottle. the cap is lime green with white writing and its a little damaged. its round. Its also got some rust looking marks, because I dug it out of the ground. I would like to know about the age, rarity, value, history, and value of this bottle
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From: becky h
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Jim Beam and Benedictine
Date: 07/31/2005
5:07:33 PM
Hi I can't send you a picture of my bottle, but I'll try to describe it. well actually I've dug up a lot of bottles, the one I'm gonna ask about though is a square bottle from Jim Beam. I know they still sell this kind of bottle. The black one or something, but this one had a cork top. I've tried to research this, but can't. Also the bottle says Beam underlined, since a date. I don't have the bottle with me so I'm doing this from memory. at the top it has a really neat design. Another bottle I'm interested in is an older version of Benedictine B and B. this is a picture of a newer one. Like the Beam bottle the one I got has a cork. Also the Benedictine bottle's base dips inward into the bottle alot. I don't know if they still do that or not. Also like some one on your website I've found a dewars bottle, but it has no label and its taller like the picture.
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From: Bushhawk2004
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: need info
Date: 07/31/2005
12:15:53 PM
we have this decanter a hillbilly the hat comes off to pour it sits on a music box that still works fine it has mountain dew on both sides of music box it has some porcelain cracks but nothing major any info as to origin price type of product that came in it would be greatly appreciated or any contact info to get info
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From: E704552
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: William Penn Whiskey
Date: 07/31/2005
11:22:52 AM
Digger, Back in the early 1970's a friend of mine was renovating an old house in northern Pennsylvania. Underneath his attic floorboards he found a case of one pint bottles of William Penn Rye Whiskey. I have since then lost touch with him, and have no idea as to what he did with the case, but he gave me one bottle, which I still have and never opened. It does not have a seal on it, but the cork has never been removed, the label is in relatively good condition and it's contents are still intact. Would you be able to put a value on this for me? Thanks for your help, Dan Jeffrey
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From: tim d
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Larkin Co Bottle
Date: 07/31/2005
2:27:29 PM
My daughters found a green 3 inch Larkin Bottle in the back yard. It is complete with Glass top (although stuck in). No label, but embossed with "Larkin Co Buffalo" and a number 3 on the bottom. I have found into on the Larkin Soap Company, but nothing really on Larkin Co. I assume they are the same. Can you help with approx year of this bottle and maybe worth. Also, what is the best way to get the top out without breaking it? Thanks Tim Dougherty Kelsie and Kiersten
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From: sailorman
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Cadillac Club
Date: 07/31/2005
2:14:10 PM
Hey digger, I enjoy your website even though I'm not a collector I find it interesting. You are quite knowledgeable. I've been looking online, but have found nothing on this bottle. My guess is that it's probably from the '60's? Clear glass, 11 1/2 inch high, Cadillac Club is embossed four times ...top front, bottom front, top back and bottom back. The bottom has the embossing "Enjoy Milan Wines" L-1306 (left bottom) 82 (right bottom) and below those.. 3 (left bottom), 62 (right bottom). I'm thinking this 62 may be the year. Just being curious, found it cleaning out an old garage. Thanks, An interested fan.
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From: brandon
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: St. Joseph Missouri Pontil Soda
Date: 07/31/2005
1:23:06 PM
Digger, Just a quick question. We dug a pontiled soda from St. Joseph Missouri a while back. I don't have it in my possession right now, but it seems the name was foreign sounding like Albertine & Son. Have you ever heard of a pontiled soda from there? It must be a rare bottle as there was not much there in St. Joseph at that time. No need to post this in your question I get section as I don't want to be hounded by collectors. Thanks, Brandon
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From: Medina R
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: target balls
Date: 07/31/2005
1:14:15 PM
Hello Dave I have a question about Target Balls, I must say I really don't know what they were used for, I had a friend ask me the other day what they are? I thought they are used for skeet shooting in the1800s or old west shows? Thank you. Medina
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From: vsnurse
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: garrett's wine bottle
Date: 07/31/2005
12:32:08 PM
Went to an auction yesterday and found this old bottle that I bought because it had the name "Garrett's American Wine" which happens to be my last name. it is 1 gallon I saw on your web site 7-04-2003 from Cheri Fleck that she also has one. Do you know how much it is worth? and where I might purchase another one? Thanks Ann Ayers
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From: Crimsongirl41
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bitters bottle
Date: 07/31/2005
8:31:46 AM
I have a round brown eagle ancostura bark bitters was patented in feb 4th 1902. its also has eagle liquer distilleries . it has the long neck round at the opening and has had a cork top before. its 7 inches tall and 3 or 4 inches wide. I have a bunch of old bottles I would like to find out about is there a web site where I could find out about the old bottles. Thank You
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From: Chad H
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Speyer's Lion Brewery
Date: 07/31/2005
11:11:22 AM
Hello digger! I was searching on the internet for information about the Lions Brewery in New York and I thought you might be able to help me out. I was walking on the Folly Beach (outside Charleston, SC) and I started wading in an area that was filled with very thick mud. In my mud walking, my foot stepped on something unusual. When I pulled it out of the water it was a Speyer's Lion Brewery Bottle. I did not know what is was or the age of the bottle. Here is a picture that is very similar to the bottle I have. I was wondering if you have any more information about the bottle? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Chad Huelsman
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From: Allenvipers4
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: info on this bottle...
Date: 07/31/2005
5:55:45 AM
It has ridges around the outside edge of the bottom, in embossed print it has the following information ITALY 0.25 / 0260r v M Of The line through the small f goes backward through the O and above the Of in between the two upside down is a small v The slash mark after the 0.25 is a straight up and down line. The bottle measures 7 3/4 ti it's bobble mouth top..It is a swing away. From left to right it measures 3". It is 1 1/4" thick from front to back and is slightly concave meaning the front is arched out ever so slightly compared to the back. There's an arched kind of design on it's front, starting 2"up from the bottom on the left hand side imagine if you can an upside down letter C for lack of a better description, there are lines running from the bottom of the bottle which can be felt as ridges, they will not photograph....I've included a picture, any and all information you can give me about this bottle will be greatly appreciated....Here in America, I would hazard to say it was manufactured pre 1950...but being italian, i'm unsure.....Sincerely....I noticed that the lines are some what visible in the top pic... Attachment N1: ring%20pictures%20046_320x256.jpg Attachment N2: ring%20pictures%20048.jpg
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From: TheTombMan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle age
Date: 07/31/2005
4:58:13 AM
hello, I was wondering if you could shed any light on this
bottle I have found, a photograph has been attached showing the bottle seams.
Bottle height is 7.5 inches and width is 2.75 inches. The bottle is corked and
sealed with wax. There are no seams on the body of the bottle. No seams travel
over the lip or topmost part of the bottle. The glass is thick and contains many
small air bubbles. The inside base of the bottle has a raised lump of glass that
is uneven. The outside base of the bottle is not flat but curved inwards
slightly with a small smooth area slightly off centre which may be a pontil
mark. The only identifying marks are the letter C and the numbers 210. The
bottle was found in France but could have been imported. Thank you very much for
your time. Would it be possible for you to send my the reply direct or do you
just post it on your web site. Your sincerely Ben Hammott
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From: williams
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Seagrams Crown Royal Whiskey
Date: 07/31/2005
7:52:59 AM
Hi I have a box with an unopened sealed bottle of Seagrams Crown Royal whiskey. The seal has 1958 and a serial number of E1275329 on it. Can you tell me where I can get it valued??
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From: t z
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: fish bottle
Date: 07/30/2005
11:55:14 PM
Hi, I have a friend that her Mother found a bottle, that is shaped liked a fish, in a pasture in the early 40's. She thought it was a castor oil bottle but wasn't sure. Have u ever heard of this type of bottle before?? Thank you Traci
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From: Lee Collins
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Do you have any information on North St. Louis Bottling Co.
Date: 07/30/2005
11:35:42 PM
Hi, I have 2 bottles from St. Louis Bottling Co. I was wondering if you have any info on this company? I will attach a couple of photos so you can see the molded in design. They are very heavy and state around the side at the bottom that cap. is 7 fluid oz. and around the center it states North St. Louis Bottling Co. On the bottom underneath it has a 46 an N inside on a square and a lone 1. Any info you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lee. Imperial, MO :
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From: Bert Dean
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Turn-of-the-century spiritsjug/decanter/bottle
Date: 07/30/2005
8:38:12 PM
Digger, We bought a ceramic (earthenware) liter (I think) bottle (jug?) at Edgefield Pottery (Edgefield, SC) in 1977. It's in excellent condition, and even has about a fourth of a faded paper label from a company in Augusta, Georgia. (I think the label reads "1906.") It has a circular "logo" stamped into the side of the bottle, with the letters R-H-E-N-S inscribed clockwise, starting at 8:00 and ending at 4:00. Inside the outer circle, or band, of letters is a circle with a cross on the left and what appear to be spears with pennants on top, crossed in an "x" design. (These designs were obviously done by hand.) Below the "logo" and above the old paper label is the following word: RHEIN-PRUSSEN It's is light reddish-brown in color, and has a built-in handle at the top---which looks like it might have accommodated a cork and a screw-own cap. Can you tell me exactly what this piece is, and what it is worth? Thanks, Bert BERT DEAN Augusta, GA
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From: Jane Akins
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: street lamp wine bottle
Date: 07/30/2005
5:22:34 PM
Digger, I saw a question on something similar to the bottle I have and haven't found any information on. I have a wine decanter about 4 ½ feet tall, a street lamp replica, in green. It says "old bridge" on the box (original), vino rosso da tavola, conte, Italy and produced by Florentine glass-masters. It is a beautiful piece, but I can't find any information on it at all. There is no date on bottle or box. If you have any information or know where I can search, please let me know. . Thanks, Pam
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From: Cindy L. Hopes
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey bottle
Date: 07/30/2005
4:07:39 PM
I have a whiskey bottle with label, Sherwood Pure Rye, distilled by Sherwood Distilling Co. Cockeysvile, MD. Bottled by w..J.& D. Lyons, 677-679 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MASS. Its about a pint bottle with a metal screw cap (could be used as a flask). Best I could find was maybe 1930's. Any information and relative value would be greatly appreciated. thanx Joe Pelot
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From: Kathy Thomas
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: brown bottle shaped like a guitar
Date: 07/30/2005
3:32:20 PM
I recently acquired a bottle that is in the shape of a guitar. It is approximately 10" tall. The only writing on it says Federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle. On the bottom are the numbers BESPAL 107353 D202 65-41 Do you have any information on this bottle? Thank You, Kathy
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From: buddies
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey bottles
Date: 07/30/2005
8:36:57 AM
hi digger I have to old whiskey bottles I guess their whiskey some kind of liquor bottle they are black coated one has a picture with Vincent van Gogh on it and the other it says ambassadeurs aristide bruant dans son carbaret then at the bottom its says aristide bruant just wondering if they are worth anything
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From: Chad Onslo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: a bottle!
Date: 07/30/2005
7:50:38 AM
Hi there Digger, I'm hoping you can enlighten me a little bit about a bottle I recently found that i'm quite interested in. The bottle, as seen in the attachments, was dug up from beneath a school I am presently working on and is in good condition apart from a chip from the bottom. What is interesting, (at least to me!) is that it is still corked and the contents still seem relatively uncontaminated. The bottle is similar in size to a modern beer bottle, and is embossed with 'James Sewert, Wavertree, Liverpool', (England) which is local to where I found it. Any information you could find for me would much appreciated as my searching to date has proved unproductive. Thank you for your help, Chad Onslow. Attachment N1: IMG_2762.jpg Attachment N2: IMG_2763.jpg Attachment N3: IMG_2764.jpg Attachment N4: IMG_2765.jpg
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From: Robert Shumat
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: information on bottle
Date: 07/29/2005
8:38:37 PM
I found an old bottle when cleaning out the house of an elderly relative whose grandparents built the home in 1897. It is aqua, 9 inches tall and round shaped with middle being 5 and half inches across. It has embossed letters on one side saying "a little more grape Captain Bragg and then a picture of man in middle with letters going in a semicircle above his head. On the other side is picture of Geo. Washington with letters saying" "the father of this country" There is a seam that is on each side and through center of bottom and stops at neck of bottle. There is a grooved circle on bottom but no lettering. It has no cracks but some small stain on inside which I am working on removing. Can you tell me anything about it and its value. I am assuming it is a wine bottle Thanks for any help you can give Carol Shumate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: insaneintexas
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: help
Date: 07/29/2005
4:15:53 PM
maybe you can he I have a bottle of old Taylor whiskey made spring 1917 bottled fall 1933 its 100 proof for medicinal purposes only distillery no.53-7th district of Kentucky bottled in bond by the American medicinal spirits company incorporated permit no KY P-19 I also have a bottle of mount Vernon pure rye whiskey bottled in bond the american medicinal spirits company Baltimore , MD any help you can give me how much they are worth if anything where I can sell them at see I don't drink but I did not want to see thm get trashed or have someone who does not know what they have to drink them thank you Mrs R.W.EVERITTT Jr tonawanda ny
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From: tony martin
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 07/29/2005
3:59:48 PM
can you tell me about this bottle, my girl friend found this bottle on a farm in Delaware and she would be thrilled if you and I could find some info on it. pitchers are included in an attachments below, thank you for your time, tony martin p.s. if you could tell how much it may be worth I would appreciate it (ball park)
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From: stephanie westbrooks scwestbrooks
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: coke bottles
Date: 07/29/2005
2:31:37 PM
i have a 6 pack of can cokes with a picture of Michael Jackson on them. it was made when he was doing the coke commercial in the 1980's. can you tell me if and how much they are worth? thanks, stephanie
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From: bevedburk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: July 2003 questions
Date: 07/29/2005
2:22:40 PM
I was searching the net for J.PERSONENI NEW YORK and I found the question about the exact bottle I'm researching.Where do I find the answer ? I'm mainly trying to find what was in this bottle. Thanks For Any Help, Ed. Sanm Antonio, tx.
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From: Eileen Close
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bols 4
Date: 07/29/2005
2:26:21 PM
I checked your site and found someone else asked about an Erven Lucas Bols bottle with four compartments but I could not find the answer as to whether it is worth anything or should I just get rid of it. Found in the basement of my in-laws while cleaning up. Eileen Close Dover, PA
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From: LDSsurf
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question on a tonic bottle
Date: 07/29/2005
8:24:21 AM
my dad found a bottle at toledo bend lake in east tx. it is a little over 4" tall rectangular in shape with a slight clear blue tent. the neck of the bottle is round but tapers towards the base. it is marked on the side Dr. D. Jayne's Tonic Vermifuce, 242 Chest St Phil. I am attaching a photo.
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From: nade hart
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: in search of
Date: 07/29/2005
10:13:37 AM
My husband recently purchased a bottle of Old Jim Gore Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. We are trying to get any information we can on this. It has some whiskey in it and he loves the taste. No one around here has ever heard it and the leads that people where kind enough to give us have come up blank. If you can help with this it would be greatly appricated. Here is the information that is on the bottle: Old Jim Gore Distilled by Chapin & Gore Reg.Dist.No.42, Bardstown, KY Bottled at I.R.B.W. No.36, KY 100 proof 4/5 quart Tax stamp:made 1951- bottled 1957 Sour Mash Bottled in bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottled by Old Jim Gore Bardstown, Kentucky " Old Fashioned Sour Mash " " Best In The World " This is all the information on the bottle and all we have to go by. Thank You for taking the time to read my letter and for any info you my have. Here's my e Thanks Again
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From: Mills, Mitch
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: wild turkey
Date: 07/29/2005
9:48:59 AM
I have a bottle of Wild Turkey whiskey full with the cap still sealed. The bottle is 5 sided with turkeys embossed in the glass on 4 sides and the label on the other. I know for sure it is at least 19 years old. Was wondering what the value might be on it? Any help would be appreciated. . Thank you Mitch
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From: Harry R. No
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: REGARDING MASON JAR
Date: 07/29/2005
8:40:30 AM
I have an old bottle with the words Atlas Mason's Patent on the front of bottle. The top of the bottle has a white glass top that Reads Consolidated Fruit Company, New York. That Glass top just sits on top of the mason jar and a Metal cover screws on top of the glass top. Do you Know how old this is or how much it is worth. Thank you.
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From: Ryan N Marks
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Perfume Bottle
Date: 07/29/2005
4:51:33 AM
I have, what looks to be, a unique perfume bottle. The textured paper label reads at top: SOLANGE PARFUM EXQUIS At the bottom reads: GELLE FRERES 6 AVENUE DE L'OPERA PARIS Located in the middle is a picture of a European woman. The bottle also has it's original box, which I find quite fascinating for the condition it's in. The box itself must be a treasure. The bottle resembles an early apothecary bottle with a glass stopper. For the history of the bottle, all I know is it was found 40 years ago in a basement of an old building in Indiana. I have found the bottle listed in the Kovel's Bottle Price Guide(11th edition) and they priced it at $715.00. Can you direct me to anyone who may know the answers to the who, what, where, when, and how much questions? Thanks for your time and support. Ryan Marks (Attachments contain photos of the bottle and case. The picture on the bottle and case are identically the same.)
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From: Maryldyd0112@wmconnect.com
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle of Coke
Date: 07/28/2005
5:28:09 PM
Dear Digger, I have an actual bottle of coke made in 1975. Can you please tell me if it has an monetary value? Thank you, Mary
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From: Linda Nowick
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: KAHLUA
Date: 07/28/2005
8:22:56 PM
found this in an attic; two bottles, bone colour, bone china one: stamped on bottom; 1960 m.h.strikow art porcelain los Angeles sf-r-22 second: stamped on bottom; 1959 m.h.strikow art porcelain los Angeles sf-r-22 both have an ink emblem of a lion and under it “bone china” both have in ink; original design handcrafted permit #157 both have recessed in product ; federal law prohibits sale or reuse of this bottle so with the last sentence does this mean it's worthless? linda
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From: graffm
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Hilex Bottles
Date: 07/28/2005
4:37:02 PM
Hi My father has saved some brown hilex bottles. They are gallon jugs. One has duraglas on bottom side. Numbers on 7-3-0. The other has a metal cap, Hi-Lex written on top of bottle, Horse and rider on lower bottom. Numbers on bottom are 9-1-6 with a 12 on other half. Last bottle is a swirled brown glass, Duraglas on bottom side, Numbers 4-2-1. If you have any information, as to how old or if they are valued. It would be greatly appreciated. He has a total of about 8 bottles, no chips. Thank
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From: Annalee Anders
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 07/28/2005
10:03:15 AM
Dear Mr. O'Dell, I hope you can help me shed some light on a small jar that was found in the ceiling of an old house. I have done a lot of reading about EAPG, but know little about bottles or jars. Here is what I can tell you about it. Size: Height: 3 3/8” with lid, 2 3/8” without lid Diameter: 2 1/8” – flared base 1 5/8” – body of jar Color: Bright emerald green Shape: Very straight-sided Flares out at base No narrowing to make a "neck" at the top Inside of bottle is round, but outside has 10 flat vertical surfaces, somewhat like "facets" Lip at top of bottle is about 1/8" larger than the sides of the bottle Mold lines stop at the top of the side of the lip, do not continue over top of the lip Where the facets end at the top of the lip, they are slightly curved Top of the lip is rounded Inside of top lip is threaded, and the matching glass cap screws into the bottle rather than going over the outside of the bottle Jar bottom is not flat; the flared rim angles up to a flat center Marks: There are some pressed patterns on the jar, both on the lid and around the base. Flared base is about ½" high The 10 sided characteristic continues on the flared base There are letters on eight of the ten facets of the flared base, spelling La Divina The remaining two facets each have a star The flat center of the bottom has a large 15 point starburst in the center, surrounded by a ring of 16 “X”s that are on the angled underside of the flared rim Lid: About 1” high, without including the threading Screws into inside of bottle Ten sided, just like the jar Narrows to a “neck” of about ¾", then widens to same diameter as jar The ten sides start at the top of the thread, follow the curve of the neck, widen, and then angle at about 30 degrees for about 3/8", at which point there is an elevated circle surrounding a slight dome, with a 10 pointed starburst in the middle of the underside of the dome Comments: The jar is surprisingly heavy for its size. The glass appears old. There are a few sizable bubbles, and one long “straw mark, ” definitely not a scratch, but probably a result of the molding process. There is a myriad of tiny bubbles in the lid. I wonder if perhaps it was made to hold some kind of cream or cosmetic. If it would be helpful to see a digital photo, I can send you one. Thank you for your assistance, and for your participation in the wonderful website on old bottles. I can easily see how one could become “hooked” on old bottles! Sincerely, Annalee Anderson
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From: Judyj1615@wmconnect.com
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 07/28/2005
5:10:13 AM
can you tell me anything about a coke bottle I have. It's a straight 7 oz. bottle PROPERTY OF COCA-COLA (this is in middle) MIN.CONT. 7 FL.OZ. It's not a smooth bottle there are 24 lines around it like uuu except more stretched out DESIGN PATENT PENDING (this is at bottom of bottle) This is the best I can do to describe it.I'm not real good with computers but I've looked everywhere I could think of .Any thing you can tell me would be much appreciated. Thank you. Judy Jones
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From: CHARLOTTE HENLEY
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: OLD BOTTLES
Date: 07/28/2005
3:17:30 AM
I just inherited some old bottles from an uncle of mine that loved to dig around in south Mississippi and had quite a collection. I only have five, but was curious about their history and value. 1) One is the Scott's Emulsion that seems to be very common. However, this one is quite large, and is green with no fisherman anywhere. It just has raised SCOTT'S EMULSION on the front and COD LIVER OIL and WITH LIME & SODA on the side. 2) Another green bottle with raised AYER'S on the front, PECTORAL and CHERRY on the sides, and LOWELL MASS on the bottom. 3) Another green bottle with raised letters. On the front, DR. KING'S NEW DISCOVERY FOR CONSUMPTION; CHICAGO ILL. and H.E. BUGKLEN AND CO. on the sides. 4) A slightly green bottle with raised letters. On the front, DR KILUER'S SWAMP ROOT KIDNEY LIVER AND BLADDER CURE, BINGHAMTON, NY, USA. 5) My favorite, small clear bottle with rounded edges. Raised letters on the front read: EDISON BATTERY OIL, MADE IN USA, THOMAS A EDISON INCORPORATED, BLOOMFIELD, NJ USA. On the back is a raised copy of Edison's signature. Thank you in advance for any insights you can provide!
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From: usdaw
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 07/27/2005
10:05:37 PM
Digger do you know what the following bottle is. Clear with 5 rows of vertical 4 dots across.Has a 4 raised on bottom only. Vertical rows of small dots are on all 4 sides. Size and appearance seem to indicate a whiskey bottle. Sincerely appreciate your time and any assistance you may give me. John Dawes, Oregon. P.S.Bottle is square and about the size of a fifth bottle. Thanks again.
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From: Sorgenfreym@wmconnect.com
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 07/27/2005
12:24:16 PM
Hello, I wrote you a couple monthes ago in regards to a bottle and you said to send a picture of it for you to get a better idea. On the front it says. FAD RICHTER & CIE RUDOLSTADT.WIEN OLTEN. ROTERDAM LONDON. NEW YORK There is also a picture of an anchor on front. It is light green, 6 inches tall, and 2 inches wide . It is very good condition. Could you please tell me an age and how much you think this is worth? Thank You, Mary Sorgenfrey
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From: Les Old
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date: 07/27/2005
2:50:36 PM
i was wondering if you could age and value 4 bottles pics enclosed please all are sealed inscription on back reads Orlando cherry brandy 42 proof aidee liqueurs palm road torquay England 1 has Windsor castle on front 2-3 inches tall hoping you can help me thanks digger.
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From: chris
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hires Stoneware Bottle/White House Vinegar Jug
Date: 07/27/2005
12:45:37 PM
Hi Digger, I enjoy your site and went there to research two bottles that I am selling/sold on Ebay. I am a long time collector of bottles, but are not as familiar with them as some of my other collectibles, mostly because I collect so many different types of things! I plan on purchasing one of your books! I would like to ask you about the history, value, rarity and age of these 2 bottles. The first is a white house vinegar jug. I was very surprised to find this one generate so much interest on eBay! Would you also please tell me why the white house vinegar is such a popular collectible? The jar in question is pictured on eBay, item number 6194869392. It sold for $184.00! I am also interested in knowing the same info about a current listing I have up. I am more aware of the value of this one (Hires Rootbeer) but would like a better idea of its age, etc. What do you think I can hope to receive for this one, I would love to hear whatever you have to tell me about them! Thank you for your help. Regards, Chris
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From: CARLOTTA CLARK
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old brown glass clorox bottle
Date: 07/27/2005
12:27:30 PM
hi I moved into a 1930 home and found alot of old glass bottles and one is a brown glass clorox bottle that is almost full do you know what it might be worth?
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From: dean hendrix
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: B.I.M. 1915 coke
Date: 07/27/2005
12:13:06 AM
Hello.I have a patent date 1915 hobbleskirt type coke that was blown in mold instead of automatic bottle machine made. Is that just unusual or unheard of? Dean Hendrix
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From: Melt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Apostle bottle
Date: 07/26/2005
8:52:58 PM
I have an apostle bottle in I would say mint condition. I have only found one listing in a 1970 pricing guide that listed it as a very desirable bottle. Can you help me with origin and a current price for this bottle? It must be rare because I have never found another reference to it in years of searching. Thank you in advance for any information you might have. Patty Boerner BIMAL - Amber - embossed with monks in various devotionals under arched decorative panels.
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From: steve edward
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1925 big chief soda bottle
Date: 07/26/2005
5:28:38 PM
hi digger, I recently dug up a big chief (clear) soda bottle. It is stamped w/Stockton on the bottom. my question is , what is it worth?.
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From: Diane Wallace
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: FW: Lucas Bols
Date: 07/26/2005
2:33:38 PM
Can you give me any info on a bottle (we think it is gin) Stone bottle (brown) Jonge Bols Lucas Bols, Holland "Dubbelgestookte Graangenever" Thanks - Diane
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From: schindler
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date: 07/26/2005
1:00:08 PM
I also have a seven inch clear bottle with cork, raised letters that say Dr Viertel's Blackroot Honey, it also has about one inch black liquid in it, I saw you did have any information on this but wonder if you knew where I could look. Also have a blue/green bottle with Stroh's on it. A clear bottle with metal top with small shaker hole that says f.w. Fitch, des Moines with The F.W. Fitch Co. raised letter on the side. Also have a clear bottle with cork that says Lavoris raised letters, bottom reads Lavoris Minneapolis and 10 Chemical Co. all raised letters. Any help would be greatly appreciated. All bottles were found in Detroit, Michigan. Thanks, Marybeth
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From: Rosemary K
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: What is it and what's it worth?
Date: 07/26/2005
12:30:49 PM
I'm helping an elderly sister in law clear out some very interesting antiques, including what I would have called a cruet but I believe it had contained a liqueur, perhaps creme de menthe. It is white with blue windmill and flower designs, about 16" around its biggest part, neck about 4 1/2" around, about 4 3/4" tall including neck, and 7 1/4" tall including the cork and top. On the bottom it has Erven Lucas Bols, Anno-1575, Amsterdam Holland, Delft-Blrum (this last word is hard to read so not sure.) I would appreciate hearing your comments. Thanks Rosemary
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From: Diane Wallace
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Lucas Bols
Date: 07/26/2005
11:15:19 AM
Can you give me any info on a bottle (we think it is gin) Stone bottle (brown) Jonge Bols Lucas Bols, Holland "Dubbelgestookte Graangenever" Thanks - Diane. Thank you.
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From: Snxtl
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date: 07/26/2005
5:19:36 AM
My brother found an old Three in One oil bottle. I don't have it here so I will describe it as best as I can. It is a flat bottle and has a corked top, It has Three in One Oil on one side and C.W. Cole Co. on the other side. He was told that the glass is Blue Cobalt. He would like to know the date and value as best as you can figure. Thank You, Donnie O'Brien
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From: joy smith
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BOTTLE
Date: 07/26/2005
6:27:01 AM
Digger I have a what looks like a pop bottle, it is clear with a TALL MAN on each side and on the bottom it has a number 29 the a large ( U ) and a s2 patented June 21, 1927 made HOLLAND MICH there is a circle beside the tall man and a C in it and the mAN IS holding something in his right hand please help me find out what this bottle was used for
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From: Dianne Gibson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Mr. Boston Brand - Ben Burk Distillery
Date: 07/26/2005
1:02:11 AM
Aloha, I live in Hawaii; we recently cut back years of undergrowth on the side of a hill where we are the property managers for a vacation rental. I found a number of bottles that have been there for many years. Several of the liquor bottles have the words "Federal Law Prohibits..." which was embossed on the bottles after 1933 (prohibition). A couple that I'm especially interested in are: 1. Old Mr. Boston Brand - Ben Burk Distillery (all embossed with a picture of Mr. Boston (same as what's on the Mr. Boston Cocktail Guide (red) book). Down the sides (both) it says Ben Burk Distillery. The back appears to have a spot for a label (framed rectangle). 2. JW Dant bottle (3 sided dimpled) bottle about 8 inches tall with a flared lip. What can you tell me about these? Dianne Gibson
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From: Jamie
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: just a ?
Date: 07/26/2005
1:14:20 AM
i like to collect old bottles and I just wanted to ask u about some of them so here we go ?#1 I have a aprox a 4in Budweiser glass bottle I have a flying cloud old spice bottle its white with a ship on it I have a mountain dew bottle with a hillbilly on it and a have a ga bulldog coke bottle full of coke from 1980 if u would tell me what their worth I would be very thankful please writer me back thank you
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From: Diane Kniskern
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 07/25/2005
11:18:59 PM
I saw on your site that there ARE no intact black glass bottles, but I found your email address for questions on a black glass collector site. I'm confused. Diane
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From: shirley grone-
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 07/25/2005
9:32:10 PM
My son found a amber bottle it's 8" tall on the bottom it has D ll 56-41 DES.PAT. 73096 . It has a picture of what looks like to be a profile of a soldier with one pint written under the profile. On one side it has a sailor I think on a deck of a ship and on the other side it has a ship in the water with clouds above it. It says Federal law forbids sale or reuse of this bottle, it has 4 stars underneath the writing. You had a picture of another bottle on your web site that was almost the same. It was a John Paul Jones Whisky bottle but that bottle had the head facing forward and ours is a side shot. Please let us know if this is the same sort of bottle. Thanks you very much. Shirley and BJ
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From: CReed1944
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date: 07/25/2005
4:24:18 PM
A friend of mine has a brown amber bottle with the inscription Rosenberg & Jackson, 11 ave. B and 3rd & wendover ave. New York, on it. Can you tell me anything about it. Thank you in advance for your time Terry Reed
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From: WEFFORD56@cs.com
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 07/25/2005
2:15:21 PM
Could you direct me to where I could learn more about the Buffalo Litha / Mineral Water bottles? I understand there are several different original colors including cobalt and amber. I'm also interested in learning how to tell the repro amber's from original.
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From: clifford campbe
To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: McLeans
Date: 07/25/2005
6:04:28 PM
FYI I have a McLeans Volcanic Oil Liniment only 3 3/4" tall, all n's backward. Have you seen one?
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From: N31118
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 07/25/2005
11:36:41 AM
Dear Digger, I have been researching for a long time and I was curious to know if you know the original design of the Dr Sloan liniment bottle?
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From: Doug and Patty
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Coca-Cola bottle?
Date: 07/25/2005
2:14:37 PM
A 75 year old lady gave me this bottle recently. She said her father retired from the Canton, Ohio Coca-Cola company on Cherry Road, and he had this bottle. She also informed me that it is rare, because it is a 'white' bottle. Can you tell me if this is a true Coca-Cola bottle, and what is the value of it, please? It measures 9 and 3/4 inches in height, and 7 and 1/2 inches in diameter. Sure hope you can be of some help to me. If you are unfamiliar with it, can you direct me to someone? Sincerely, Patricia Garren
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From: TonyD16
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Girard Whiskey
Date: 07/25/2005
10:15:43 AM
I have a bottle of "Girard pure Medicinal Whiskey" made in fall 1917 and bottled in 1934. Produced by Kentucky Distilleries & warehouse CO. There is still about 1/3 of the whiskey in the bottle. Can you share any history with me?
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From: Jennifer K
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 07/25/2005
11:00:50 AM
Dear Mr. Odell, I found this bottle while digging in my backyard in Mays Landing, New Jersey, we just moved here but prior to our house being built on this land 20 years ago, it was farm land at least 100 years back, the few other houses in our area date back prior to early 1900's. Also in our small town was the Wheaton glass factory which operated over 80 yrs. ago until maybe 20 years ago. here are the details of the bottle, please let me know what you think this bottle was used for, it's approximate age and if it's worth anything. * aqua green colored bottle 4" high, 1 1/2" wide, 1" deep * flared lip bottle top / applied square band lip * I think it is BIM , the side seams end at the base of the neck of the bottle below the lip * the base is basically smooth with an indented portion also smooth with the numbers 748 embossed on base * it is in Excellent condition, it does have some scratches, but no cracks or chips. Any information you can give me about the bottle would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time, Jennifer K
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From: Jeff G
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Louisviulle soda ID
Date: 07/25/2005
9:20:04 AM
Digger, Dug a soda yesterday wondering if anyone can give me an idea of value or rarity? It is Louisville smooth base embossed "Keller & Veltn Louisville KY" Any help would be appreciated Thanks Jeff Gindling Asst Chief Richmond Fire Dept.
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From: roxanne t
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Help....
Date: 07/24/2005
11:06:58 PM
I have an embossed Irish whisky bottle, flask style I guess you call it, that I found while diving in the Bahamas off Spanish Wells, North Eleuthera in 1985....it is the color of a Coke bottle, has seams down both sides, kind of a crude two-tiered mouth....it has "MITCHELL & CO OF BELFAST LTD" across the front at the bottom...."OLD IRISH WHISKY" in a horsehoe curve over a shield and the words "TRADE MARK" at the top just below the neck...the reverse side has "IMPERIAL PINT" in a horseshoe curve at the top, and "DM" on the indented bottom...it has a few scratches but no chips or cracks....lots of interesting bubbles. While I've had it for 25 years, I had forgotten I even had it until coming across it recently!... I cannot seem to find anything on it...any ideas? I'd appreciate if you might know about how old it is... Thanks! Roxanne/Orlando FL
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From: Dink and Janice
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Possible inkwell
Date: 07/24/2005
11:03:07 PM
Hey Digger, I have an old "inkwell" that I dug up many years ago. I have tried to find out information about it but am having no luck what so ever. I lived just outside of Charleston, S.C. in a small town named Summerville. I am attaching pictures of it at different angles to help identify it. If you or anyone else has any information I would greatly appreciate the help Thanks, Janice
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From: PRnightsky29
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: hi
Date: 07/24/2005
6:42:54 PM
Hi Digger I hope that you can help me with this pepsi
bottle that my brother found old glass Pepsi bottle without cap On either side
is a different pepsi logo. On the bottom it's marked M-24-77-AHK. on the top of
it it has the lettering NO REFILL AND DISPOSE OF PROPERLY It's a 16 ounce bottle
and measures almost 8 inches tall. There doesn't appear to be any cracks or
chips. 
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From: Richpoorr
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 07/24/2005
6:23:16 PM
Hi, I found your address on the antiquebottles.com page and it said you would answer questions about bottles. Recently in Atlanta, Ga. while on a grading project...I come across a clear bottle about 7 inches tall and 2.5 inches diameter approx. In raised letters it said Brown Boy with a profile face of a boy. Above Brown Boy the words read "every bottle sterilized" and under the BB it said " flavors that satisfy" the seams (2) went up to the lip. looks like an eight ounce bottle...could be 6 ounces though. Do you think it's a cola type of product or a flavoring syrup bottle? Oh one more question...on the same site I found a Miss Georgia milk bottle....being an uninitiated collector of bottles....I wiped the dirt off with my hand...well long story short, there was a small image of a girl in blue color...but I removed it when I wiped it clean. Is the image restorable without causing to much of a reduction in value. I thought about re-applying paint and just say I had to restore the image...is that acceptable? Thanks for your time and consideration.......Richard Porter
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From: cyruslamson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle value
Date: 07/25/2005
12:45:44 AM
I have the bottle in the picture. It has DENNIS& CO. BOTTLERS MT. MORRIS N.Y.
on it which you can see in the picture. Can you tell me anything about it or if
it has any worth? Thank You !!!!
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From: Derek
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old peruna bottle
Date: 07/24/2005
9:47:38 PM
i found an old peruna bottle from the DR. SBH and company with a number 50 in the middle of the bottle its about 9 and a 1/2 inches in height I wanted to know if you could tell me which year its from and what its worth thanks
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From: Tama D
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Royal Enfield Porcelain Liquor Bottle - Villain
Date: 07/24/2005
9:43:25 PM
Hi, I found your website, and my sister brought this bottle over that she found in a trailer she is moving into. It is a figural bottle of a Villain holding a deed. It is 11½" tall, and the cork is missing in the top. On the bottom it says "Royal Enfield Porcelain Liquor Bottle" and in smudged print it looks like it says "185" and under that "1969". I have to guess at that because it is very hard to read. The labels on the bottle are worn and hard to read, but I can make out "Kentucky Straight Bourbon" on the tag in front. On the excise tax tag it says "State of Indiana". Refer to photos I am attaching for more details. If there's any more information I can give you, please ask. I did find another Royal Enfield online called "Flower child" and they were asking $45.00 for this one. I don't know if this is part of a series or what. I was hoping you might be able to tell me more about this. Thank you, Tama Duvall
From: Only1mnmg
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hi
Date: 07/20/2005
8:49:44 PM
I found a Royal Enfield Porcelain liquor bottle. The date was kinda unreadable, I thought it may have said- 1944-1949. This man was all dressed in black with a top hat on. And he was carrying a DEED . And at the bottom pedestal it said "Villian" There is no cork, the bottle is empty Thank-you, Tracy
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From: Gerald W
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: woodbury trademark w sterilizer
Date: 07/24/2005
7:53:38 PM
My mother has an old baby bottle. It is clear glass and is identified as a Woodbury Trademark W Sterilizer. The number on the bottom is 742. It is cylindrical in shape, and the bottle itself is 5 1/4 inches tall. No seams are visible. The first patent on the screw-on metal lid is listed as November 25, 1884.Can you advise us regarding its value? Thank you.
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From: KSterba
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: found a bottle
Date: 07/24/2005
4:15:07 PM
Hi. My son found a bottle in a ditch in Iowa about 8 years ago - was wondering if you could help me figure out wht year it was from and what it contained and possibly how much it may be worth. The bottle is about 8" tall 4" wide, sort of oval in shape with a short (2 1/2") neck. the label is printed right in the glass (no paper), It has a picture of a head in an oval shape with buildings on both sides, the sides of the bottle are decorated with what looks like a bunch of wheat. Across the bottom are the names Harry E Wilken, Jr., Terry or Jerry E Wilken, Jr. and William Wilken. Across the top of the picture it says " Federal Law Forbids Sale or Reuse of this bottle". On the bottom are the numbers - D230 then an upside down triangle then 12-6, then M1645-A. The lid is a screw on type that is made of a pewter or other metal substance.. Thanks for any help you can give me Kathy
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From: Deb N
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 07/24/2005
7:57:11 PM
Digger, We have an unopened bottle of Jack Daniels Whiskey that was bottled in 1970. What is it worth, if anything? Thanks! deb
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From: Shandan9
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: found bottles
Date: 07/24/2005
1:52:02 PM
My husband has unearthed several bottles. For example, there is a bottle that says Dr JH McLeans Tar Wine Lung Balm St Louis MO. Some of the bottles have no writing on them, but several others do. I have been trying to find someone here in Phoenix that may have knowledge of these but have had no luck. I have seen bottles on your site that are similar to ours, small perfume bottles etc. and was wondering if you know of any collectors in the Phoenix, AZ area that may be able to help us decipher the good ones from the not so good ones. Thanx, Shannon
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From: Lou Roy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005
5:35 PM
Subject: hello Dear digger, what a cool web site and newsletter you have. I have found the old bottle dump at my 1823 farm house. It is loaded with bottles. And your site has helped me to determine their worth. Thanks for providing such a service. I have some bottles that you haven't information about. I will get these photos and details to you very soon. Thanks again. And by the way, do you make house calls or more accurately bottle dump calls?
Subject: Re: hello I make house calls if the digging is good enough (lol) Digger
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From: PRnightsky29
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: hi
Date: 07/24/2005
1:29:02 PM
Hi I found an old pepsi bottle I really wish you can help me find out the history of it. I am sending you some pics it's 16Fl oz (1PT), clear color, shape is round, base has some coding on it M-24-77-AHK and it's in good condition Thank you for your Help
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From: Linda Mc
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Coca-Cola
Date: 07/24/2005
4:47:33 PM
Thank you for your help with this. I have a 6 oz gold plated Coca-Cola bottle that is still sealed with the Coke inside. The cap (if it was gold) has more of a brass look to it, and on the side it says 54-31. The bottom of the bottle says Middlesboro, KY with a C inside a circle. Although I have looked in a variety of books and sites, I have never found a reference to a bottle like this. Can you give me any inside into this? Linda
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From: Tpetersheimm
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 07/24/2005
12:04:50 PM
A few things we failed to mention, bottom of the bottle is embossed, rectangular, clear and the label is embossed. Ever thing seems to be in good condition and we'd like to know rarity and value. Thank You T Petersheim
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From: Tpetersheimm
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 07/24/2005
11:49:33 AM
We have a bottle of Old Mcbrayer Kentucky Whiskey distilled in 1917 and bottled in 1933, can you tell us the value of what we have? Thank You Toby Petersheim
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From: Meekisonb
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: where to find a ship/building christening bottle
Date: 07/24/2005
11:43:37 AM
Hi, Bless your thoughts in advance. We are a boating family. We are opening a private golf club in Florida and wish a Christening bottle for the occasion. It would be great if the bottle or part of the bottle could be on display afterward like a trophy. Any ideas on where to find such a product. The bottle can have fake brew. Thanks, Beth in USA Meekisonb
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From: Trezhrs
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Zetz 7Up Seltzer Bottle
Date: 07/24/2005
7:44:08 AM
Hi again. Do you have any idea of the value of this siphon bottle? Or, do you know where I can find out its value. Thanks again, Harry
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From: Trezhrs
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Zetz 7Up Seltzer Bottle
Date: 07/24/2005
6:34:17 AM
Hi. Thanks for your reply. I would be happy to order one of your books if you can tell me which one has the information about the Zetz siphon bottle. Thanks, Harry
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From: Joe k
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: do you know anything about this?
Date: 07/24/2005
12:26:27 AM
I was wondering if you ever seen this before and if you knew if it worth much? This is a very old full bottle of gilbeys spey royal scotch. I also have more questions about more bottles if you don't mind, but I'll wait to ask you until you answer this one. Thank you for you time. Thank you Joe
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From: Ken
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Rare Bottle?
Date: 07/24/2005
12:26:30 AM
I went scuba diving in a local lake in northern Maine and found alot of Pepsi bottles but found one bottle that I think is a significant find. Could you help me with the it? I attached photos of the applied lip shape and color. The bottle is square and is approximately 9 1/4 inches tall. The color looks yellow green. The base of the bottle looks like a separate piece. Kenneth Cyr Saint Agatha ME
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From: your friend
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: what is the value of a World War Two War Bond milk bottle
Date: 07/23/2005
11:19:57 PM
Hi Digger I have a milk bottle I was wondering if you know the value of it. It is a World War Two war bond milk bottle from Midwest Dairy Products. The back depicts a fighter plane image and a request to buy more war bonds. It is Pint size. I love your site interesting! thanks Digger Laurene
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From: danny
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: White Horse Bottle
Date: 07/23/2005
8:58:04 PM
Hi Digger, Can you please tell me how much my bottle is valued at? It is a - -2.25 litre White horse bottle -empty -labble still on (front and back) -product of scotland -bottled in australia -marks - 2025d -no' 2506668 -with original stand -lid still on If you need any more info please let me know. Thank-you very much.... danny
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From: Lee F
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Mextaxa
Date: 07/23/2005
8:52:32 PM
I have a half full bottle of Mextaxa grande fine greek specialty liquor. It is 750 ml. The bottle is hand made porcelain with a stopper and marked very old. There is no damage to the bottle. I have seen the price of the liquor and how rare it is to even locate. I understand that the liquor cannot be considered in the value of the bottle. Any idea on the value of the bottle? Thanks. Lee
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From: Lee F
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: michter's jug
Date: 07/23/2005
8:46:31 PM
I have a michter's extra quality original pot still whiskey jug. It is one half pint. The bottle is full and sealed with the tax stamp which is complete and unbroken. It is also in the box which is in good shape. The copyright date on the box shows 1958. Is this a collectible and do you know the value? Thanks. Lee
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From: Mary J. E
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Can you give me info on my bottle?
Date: 07/23/2005
6:41:53 PM
Digger, I just ran across your site. I have a bottle, or decanter. It is completely clear. It is has a clear glass stopper, size 2" square on the top then tapers slightly on sides, the sides of the top being 1and one-half inches tall. The top has a cork with plastic inside and sticks down in the bottle about 1 inch. I can not get the stopper out without damaging the cork. The mouth of the bottle has about a one and one-half inch opening with a lip on it. It appears that the mold seam goes over the top of the lip. The neck of the bottle is about one & one-fourth wide by one & one-fourth tall. Then it slants from the neck to form a 6 sided bottom; flat on the front and back but it indented in on both front & back and forms an X, with the most indention at the center of the X. The 4 sides are the same way. The bottle from the lip to the base, or flat bottom is 9 & 3/4 inches tall and widest part at bottom is 3 & 1/4 wide. The bottom is 6 sided too. On the flat part of the bottom there are some raised numbers; 0126 on one side of the bottom and a 2 and what looks like a "algebra symbol for pie" and another 2. The bottom is smooth. The only other markings on the bottle, which I think is most important, is a sticker at the top part of one of the side panels. The sticker is size 1" wide and 3/4" tall. The sticker has 3 sections: the top section is aqua color with the cream color letters "U.S.ARMY" and then a section (2nd section) that is cream colored with the black numbers CE70336541", and the 3rd section is again aqua color with the cream color letters "OPEN MESS". It has no chips or nicks and is in perfect shape. It does have some sort of whitish stains or residue like where the liquid that was inside went up to. It looks like I could scrape it off with my fingernail if I could get inside it. I would like to know if the bottle has any value, its age, rarity, what was in it, and any history on it. I hope I have described it enough. If you can not tell by my description, I will snail mail you a picture. Thank you for the wonderful service you provide at this site. Sincerely, Mary Jane Evans
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From: Rosemary F
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: McCallums Scot Whiskey bottle
Date: 07/23/2005
2:05:33 PM
Hello Digger; I have an old McCallums Scotch Whiskey bottle, label is still on it, and the tin top, no contents in side however. On the top of the tin cover it has Patented 1930, made in U.K. and it has a man with a sword etched on it. It has Perfection in red, written across the label. The back label reads as follow: Over a century ago, in the year 1807 McCallums Perfection Scot Whiskey was put on the market and was immediately recognized as of outstanding quality. To-day it enjoys a world of wide reputation as a whiskey of the very highest quality, in fact, as good as whiskey can be. I found in under the floor boards, in an old farmhouse , that was built in the late 1800's. My husband and I purchased in 1991. Just wondering if it has any value. Rosemary Finnamore
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From: Matt J
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date: 07/23/2005
1:03:18 PM
I found a bottle which I believe is made by seven up and the brand name is howdy . After the spout of the bottle there is a wave/circular shape to it . I believe its from the 1920s but any value you can give me to the bottle would be appreciated. Matt
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From: Jacob and Sara F
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I have a green glass fish-shaped bottle
Date: 07/22/2005
11:40:44 PM
Digger, I have an emerald green, glass, fish-shaped bottle.
It's height is 7.5 inches, length is 14.5 from lip to tail, and width is 4 3/8.
The mouth of the bottle is short, and the mold seam seems to stop before the
mouth. The bottle sits on its side. It has no markings, no embossing, and no
label. It's not stained, chipped, or cracked. The glass has bubbles within it.
Id like to know the age of the bottle & its value. Thanks so much
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From: Sandra
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey bottle
Date: 07/22/2005
11:00:18 PM
I have a light blue whiskey bottle with a white top... the bottle shape is beautiful and painted on the bottle in white are what look like roman soldiers or greek gods on a chariot.... The chariot is drawn by two horses, this is on both sides of the bottle. The only thing on the bottom of the bottle is Federal Law forbids sale or Re-Use of this bottle. in the center are the numbers D - 334 under this is 119 60 and under this is the letter 7....You can see the seem on both sides of the bottle where it was put together... Does this sound like anything you know about??? Thank You...
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From: Thomas U
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 2 Duraglas bottles, found under house
Date: 07/22/2005
10:59:02 PM
Dear Digger: I found 2 Duraglas bottles under my house. Both 1 gallon jugs with finger hole. On the bottom of one, it says: 7 I 8 12 On the other it says: 7 I 5 1 Can you tell me anything about these bottles? I found Duraglas bottles on eBay, but couldnt find 1 gallon duraglas bottles that looked the same. I'm trying to find the years too. Thanks in Advance, Tom Urbauer
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From: Gene W
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: E.R. Durkee sugar-flour shaker
Date: 07/22/2005
9:52:28 PM
Dear Digger Odell, I recently purchased a clear glass bottle manufactured by E.R. Durkee & Co. New York. The pierced metal screw on top says "E.R. Durkee & Co. Sugar-Flour Shaker". It is 6 3/4 inches tall. On the bottom it says "Bottle Patented April 17, 1877". There is a diamond-shaped symbol on the bottom: III 21 (?) L RS(?) R Can you tell me anything about this bottle? Was it actually produced in 1877? Are there a lot of them? What is it worth? The glass has no chips, but it is uniformly cloudy. The metal top is clean, but it has little dents all around the top edge. I would appreciate any information. Thank you. paula
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From: Ann H
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: JPEG image 300x304 pixels
Date: 07/22/2005
7:39:07 PM
Here is the picture of the bottom of the bottle in case in other email you couldnt open it. Thanks..jpg
Subject: eBay item 6183176285 (Ends 08-Jun-05 22:38:03 EDT) - POISON! ~ COBALT BLUE! ~ RARE SIX-POINT STAR SHAPE!
Date: 07/22/2005
7:28:40 PM
I have a poison bottle just like this one which was on eBay. My bottle has a cover and is mint except for a small dent on one side of the cover. My grandmother collected bottles along the shores of Nova Scotia and left them to me when she died I would like to know what it would be worth and any history you could send would be great. thank you Attachment N1: eBay item 6183176285 (Ends 08-Jun-05 223803 EDT) - POISON! ~ COBALT BLUE! ~ RARE SIX-POINT STAR SHAPE!
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From: Sharon L
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: found old bottles
Date: 07/22/2005
6:34:00 PM
I was just surfing the net for information about the bottles we keep finding on our land in the hill country in Texas and I can across your web site. I know nothing about bottles but thought it would be fun to find out about them. The three I found last week are cloudy clear glass, two of which have marks on the bottom. Diamond with an "I" inside and a square with an "O" inside. From what I can gather that is Illinois Glass Company and Owens Bottle Company (both in the early 20's) but I am really just guessing. The third is a tall bottle, shape of wine bottle, with a 1-1/2" Dia. Circle on the side of the bottle. The circle is open at the top like an "C" turned upwards. If you can point me in any direction that would be great. PS: there are lots of broken bottles of all different shapes and sizes and a lot of very old buckets in the area. The rumor is that there used to be a still on the land.
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From: Trezhrs
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Zetz 7Up Seltzer Bottle
Date: 07/22/2005
10:09:43 AM
Hello. Can you please tell me the age of my Zetz 7Up seltzer bottle with a picture of a black bellhop in a red suit on the front? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Harry Hinman
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From: W9
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle
Date: 07/22/2005
1:02:33 PM
Dear Digger, Yet another question. I have searched everywhere on the web and stumbled upon your site. Therein, I found a question about a bottle which is similar to mine. Alas, there was no definitive answer. I have an interest as to the approximate age of this bottle. My son is a commercial diver and retrieved this from the bottom between Catalina and LA. It is a keepsake and I am sure it is not very valuable maybe a few bucks. I have attached a few pictures and will recap the hard to read bottom embossing. United Distillers Ltd Vancouver Canada REC N9135 and a small 8 and a small diamond I believe you can discern the rest of the particulars on the bottle. I would very much like to know when a drunken sailor may have pitched it into the Pacific. Thank you in advance, Larry Van Loon
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From: TGreen@MEMPHISPOLICE.org
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Found Bottle
Date: 07/22/2005
12:03:43 PM
Hello, my name is Timothy Green and I found a bottle and I'm not quite sure if the bottle is worth anything or not. The bottle is greenish or aqua in color, eight inches in height, it has a mushroom lip at the top, the base of the bottle has a large capital B on it, the bottle is long with a short neck, their is a embossed design on the front, their is a Crest, with TRADE MARK at the bottom of the Crest. TRADE on the left side on the crest and MARK to the right of the crest. R.M. BECKER'S is just under the crest at the top portion of the bottle and BOTTLING WORKS inside of the first crest. There is a badge or shield between R.M. BECKERS AND BOTTLING WORKS. HYGEIA is in the center of the badge. It is damaged slightly at the top of the drinking portion of the bottle on the front. I would like to know its value if any, age, rarity, and history. thank you.
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From: Dennis B
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: four chamber whiskey bottle
Date: 07/22/2005
11:39:14 AM
wondering if you could tell me any info on this bottle
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From: Richard Hudson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Pampisford Brewery, Cambs
Date: 07/22/2005
7:05:15 AM
Hi Digger! I just did a Google search on 'Hudson's Pampisford Ales' and came up with a query to you on a stone jar with Pampisford Brewery embossed. This brewery belonged to my family, the Hudsons of Cambridge. They ran the kitchens at Trinity College, the brewery at Pampisford village a few miles out of Cambridge, and quite a number of pubs - I think I was told 23 - around the Cambridge area. I have several embossed beer bottles given to me in Pampisford in 1985. You might like to forward this to your correspondent. Thanks Richard Hudson New Zealand
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From: Phil King phil
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Unique Dr. King's New Discovery bottle?
Date: 07/22/2005
3:07:30 AM
Digger, My grandfather found an old bottle on his farm in Cynthiana KY about 16 years ago. At first it appeared to be a common "Dr. King's New Discovery For Consumption" bottle. Since our last name is King, he gave it to my mother as a novelty. One feature that appears to be unique is the fact that consumption is misspelled as CONSMUPTION. I haven't been able to learn anything about these misspelled bottles. How rare are they? Do they have any value? etc. I have attached photos, any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Phil King
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From: nikki taylor
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Chianti
Date: 07/22/2005
1:46:06 AM
Hi, I am the owner of a 1972, 42 inch tall, bottle of Chianti. The cork has never been removed and the bottle contains all original wine. Could you please tell me if this wine bottle has any value? Thank you for your time nikki
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From: Brian L
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: elepizone bottle
Date: 07/22/2005
12:13:52 AM
Dear Digger: I am looking for an elepizone bottle, as you describe on your website. If you know where I can buy one, please let me know. Thanks, ...B. Litt
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From: Shepherdowner2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Platte Valley Corn Whiskey
Date: 07/21/2005
6:14:17 AM
Hello, I have a 1/2 pint of 86 proof Platte Valley Straight Corn Whiskey from McCormich Distillin Co. Weston Missoui. It is full and has the wax and the Internal Revenue Label still intact. I was just wondering what if might be worth.
These jugs are quite common because they were made over many years. The jugs are made by the McCormick Company. Based on the trademark information below, I do not believe they were making the crockery jugs prior to 1955. Most seem to have come from the 1960-1970s. The jugs come in a variety of sizes: pints, 1/2 pints and 750 mL. they appear to be dated on the base. Early ones (prior to 1964) will have the words "Federal Law Prohibits the reuse or resale of this container" under the glaze. None of them seem to sell for much, usually under $10.
PLATTE VALLEY -WHISKEY. FIRST USE: 1933. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 1933 - TYPED DRAWING Design -Filing Date April 28, 1954 - Registration Date March 8, 1955 Owner (REGISTRANT) MCCORMICK DISTILLING COMPANY CORPORATION MISSOURI 1 MCCORMICK LANE WESTON MISSOURI 64098 Renewal 3RD RENEWAL 20050201
Digger
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From: Kristy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: VAT 69 Scotch Whiskey Bottle
Date: 07/21/2005
8:39:07 AM
I have found a Vat 69 Scotch Whiskey Bottle that is green in color, round with a cork, raised letters on all of the writing on the bottle. On the bottom of the bottle it has Wm Sanderson & Sons, Leith, Scotland 2 M 4 66 B&C LD K It also has a round label that is made into the glass that is raised and it has a weave type embrom on it. Like a checker board. Can you tell me anything about this? kristy.herr
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From: garry
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1844 Beam Bottle
Date: 07/20/2005
8:38:18 PM
I have a 1844 beam bottle with case. Do you now what it is worth and how rare it is. If you could help me that would be great. shawn
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From: Ginger
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Maypop
Date: 07/20/2005
11:10:54 PM
The Maypop soda bottle question about the patent number caught my eye. I can't help with the patent number but the "D.O.C. 521-3 indicates the bottle was made in Pittsburgh Pa. by the D.O. Cunningham bottle co. the digits are the mold number. Ed D Butler Pa
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From: Joanne Ran
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date: 07/20/2005
7:23:35 PM
I have an old bottle about 6 feet down in New Hope Pa. Royal Remedy and Extract Co, Dayton Oh. Has embossed Blue Heron bird on it. About 4 or 5 inches high. Clear glass. Any value?
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From: Paperbottl
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Alvin P. Sawyer article
Date: 07/20/2005
2:59:34 PM
Hello John, Yes, I have some Sawyer material. I hope that you are not on a deadline though. I'm leaving for the Reno Show at 6 tomorrow morning and we will not be back until Aug. 2. And, of course, I'm still packing material for the Show. Can you wait until then? Regards, John
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From: Bruce And
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: chattanooga Glass
Date: 07/20/2005
4:39:57 PM
I have a Chattanooga Glass75th anniversary cobalt blue bottle with blown design"First American Industry" "Glass House Jamestown, Va. 1608....opposite side "1901-Chattanooga Glass-1976", a figure of a hand glass blower and "US Bicentennial" Do you know value of this bottle or where I could look for info on it? Thanks Bruce
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From: Silverstein
Subject: Re: Korean War Medicine bottle
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005
10:32 PM
Subject: Korean War Medicine bottle Dear Digger, I work with Joint POW/MIA Recovery team in Hawaii and I am currently doing analysis of a small square brown bottle that appears to have had an eye dropper with it. The bottle was recovered with a mass grave in North Korea. Cast into the bottle bottom is the word ABBOTT over a possible trademark sign, but it is poorly cast and difficult to see. A similar style of bottle was used with WWII K- and C-ration kits for halazone chlorine pills, but this one has the dropper associated with it and those did not. It is a screw top which is missing, but the rubber dropper head found with it fits the rim perfectly. Any ideas? Thanks, Jay
Sounds like Iodine or maybe eye or ear drops to me. Digger
Thanks, My guess was iodine also...these seem pretty common at Korean War archaeological sites. Silverstein, P
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From: David
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle found
Date: 07/20/2005
2:01:05 PM
Hi Digger, my husband came across this bottle in his uncle's old barn: Hartleb&Cheltra Bath, Me. Just below the neck is printed - registered and down the front of the bottle between the names and city/state is the trademark signature. Can you tell us anything about it? Thank you
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From: Lorianteau
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: target ball
Date: 07/20/2005
9:58:07 AM
Hi there, I bought a target ball at a yard sale for $1.00. It's about 5" in diameter, amber, bubbles in the glass, no embossing or markings. The top is rough and sheared and the bottom is slightly flat with a slight indentation. Around the bottom it looks like some sort of possible seam line. What do you think? And pricewise? Thanks - I appreciate you! Laurie Nelson
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From: Greg H
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: hi digger bottle question
Date: 07/20/2005
10:39:48 AM
Hi Digger I have a Bottle Found in Victoria Australia on one side it has "BUCHANANS" Printed in all Capitals and on the other it has "This bottle is the property of james buchanan & co PTY LTD" Underneath it has "1929" (left to right) and some other markings etc around it. it is in perfect condition and also a cork top (I would suggest) approx 12-14 inches tall and dark brown/amber in colour. I am wondering if you can tell me what kind of bottle it is and where I can get further information. I have searched the net thoroughly and all I can seem to find is that it may be a whiskey bottle more than likely produced in the dalwhinnie distillery many moons ago. also do you have any idea what it may be worth as I believe where it came from there is likely to be many more around. Kind Regards Greg Hester
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From: Patfaherty
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 22 carat bell shaped bottle
Date: 07/20/2005
5:55:50 AM
hi looking for info on a blended Philadelphia bicentenary commenmorative bell shaped whiskey bottle coated in 22 carat gold .any help would be much app. thanks pat
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From: Jimcrain3215
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 07/19/2005
7:26:38 PM
I just acquired a whole case of rola cola bottles. they are in a wood case, inscribed, rola bottling co. Erie PA. The bottles each have a copy right date 1945, as well as some numbers and a funny insignia on the bottom. They hold 8 fluid ozs. The box and all 24 bottles are in great shape. What do I have here?
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From: heavensent
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Kentucky Silk mirror
Date: 07/19/2005
10:59:53 PM
I have a mirror that has a Kentucky Silk logo on it and I wanted to know if it might be worth something. I haven't been able to get much information on it. I was wondering if you might be able to point me in the right direction. Thanks Shaun
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From: Silverstein
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Korean War Medicine bottle
Date: 07/19/2005
10:32:56 PM
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From: Breenafaye2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: R. V. Pierce
Date: 07/19/2005
5:11:25 PM
I have a clear bottle that is 8.25" tall. It is engraved R. V. Pierce, M.D. on one side and the other says Buffalo, N.Y. I have read several articles about Dr. Pierce but I cannot find a picture of the bottle I own. It is similar to the one's engraved by Lydia Pinkham. Could you please tell me where I can find a picture of my bottle and possibly how old it is? Breenafaye
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From: AHBizSolutions
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question
Date: 07/19/2005
2:17:45 PM
Hi! I have a couple of questions. I was wanting to know if you know anything about the following bottles, or know their worth. Also, I would like to buy one of your price guide books, but do not know which one would be best for the bottles I have. Thanks in advance for your help. Here is what I have: 6 Ruby Bottles- 2 say "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" with his picutre on them (one of these has a cork). 1 is corn cob shaped with "OLD DOC'S CURE" on it. 1 is barrel shaped with "ROOT BITTERS" on it and has a cork. 1 looks cathedral like and says "CHIEF WAHOO ELECTRIC TONIC CELEBRATED REMEDY CATHEDRAL W70 BRAND WALBRIDGE CO. DUNSMUIR, CAL." on it and has a cork. Another 1 looks like a light house with windows and a door and says "CAPE MAY BITTERS W7". All of these are Wheaton. 2 Blue Bottles- 1 Barrel shaped that says "Root Bitters W70" and is Wheaton. The other is barrel shaped says "Root Bitters" and is made in Taiwan. 3 Green Bottles- 2 miniature liberty bells and 1 medium liberty bell. One of the small ones and the medium sz. have corks in them. These are marked made in Taiwan. 2 Amethyst Bottles- both are medium sz. and say "COL. SAM JOHNSON PROPRIETOR RICHMOND, VA 1852 AJANCASTER. S INDIAN VEGETABLE JAUNDICE BITTERS" and have corks. These are marked made in Taiwan. 6 Amber Bottles- 1 says "STAUBHULLERS ELIXIR TREE OF LIFE SINCE 1880 NECTAR OF THE GOLDEN LIFE OF HEALTH AND VITALITY and has a pucture of a tree on it with a cork...also is Wheaton. 1 is medium sz. and has an indent of an octagon on it, made in Taiwan. 1 is a Drum and Cannonball shape, made in Taiwan. 2 have apples on 3 sides and says "PHILA BERRINGS APPLE" on them, have corks, and made in Taiwain. 1 is horseshoe shaped with a picture of a horse head on one side and a full horse on the other, both sides say "HORSESHOE" on them, made in Taiwan. All the bottles that are stated as being WHEATON have WHEATON NJ on the bottom.
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From: Eagle
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 07/19/2005
3:17:52 PM
howdy sir, I have a bottle that I found in a land fill that sais (the J.R. Watkins CO.) on the front, and on each side it has 4 circles made into the glass, it is rectangular with the numbers 2-709 and a 6 on the bottom, its 1 1/2 inches wide by 6 inches tall, with a screw on cap. any info u can give me on this would be greatly apreciated!! Sinc. Sean R. B.
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From: DHOUCK28
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Questions, November 2000
Date: 07/19/2005
10:44:57 AM
Digger, I found the below from your Questions, November 2000 from my current research for info on the same item. Though mine plays "Show me the way to go home", and the music box is on the bottom. It is also two different items. One is a decanter, which mine was patented in March 1956 by Swiss Harmony, Inc. The other is as Kay described below to a tee. It is labeled, not embossed. The bottle does have a cork, not screwtop. Any idea from you or your readers of the value for the decanter or the items as a whole? Thanks, Debi I have an old bottle can you help me find out ANYTHING about it? Here is what is on the bottle : 1- Mr. Tilford of Park & Tilford 2- Founded P&T in 1840 3- Signed by John Tilford 4- A product of Swiss Harmony Inc, Chicago Ill. Design Pat. Pend. 5- It plays "How Dry I Am" when lifted. 6- Kentucky Straight Bourbon 7- Parks & Tilford Distillers Corportion Louisville, KY. 8- 4/5 Quart 9- 5yrs old, 86 Proof Whiskey : Kay Ogle / Lake Lure, NC
Kay several people have written in about whiskey bottles with musical tops. I am gathering that they are post-prohibition and probably date to the 1940s or 1950s. You do not mention if the bottle is embossed or labeled. Maybe a reader can help Digger
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From: Charlene S
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 07/19/2005
12:01:02 PM
Hi, As I searched for information about a pink juice jar I found in a thrift store, I ran across your site. I couldn't find the Oct. 12th reply about my jar. Its a pink Casadis Milano "juice de fruit" jar.Can you tell me anything about it? Its beautiful and I'm thrilled to have it for my pink glass cooection. Thank you so much! Charlene
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From: Acandlebarn
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: liniment bottle
Date: 07/19/2005
7:38:45 AM
Hi Digger : I have a bottle 5" tall clear in color from CEL - TON - SA MEDICINE COMPANY 1016 central ave. Cincinnati, Ohio. With MILLERHAUS' FAMOUS LINIMENT in it. It is still in the box with the instruction sheet with it. The bottle is half full. On the box there is a picture of a snake. Writing and picture are blue in color. On the box under the snake it is trade marked adopted 1921. On the sides of the box in big letters ( PRICE ONE DOLLAR ) If you have any info on this please let me know. THANKS TONY
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From: Weber
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle help
Date: 07/19/2005
10:08:55 AM
I found a diamond shaped bottle image attached above it says on the bottom (embossed) Pat'D June 29th, 1897 No 27261 according to the patent office this would have been patented in the early 1860's it is 9 and 3/4 inches tall and 3 and 1/2 wide and in perfect condition.
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From: judy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: wanna know about some old bottles
Date: 07/18/2005
11:35:02 PM
I have a question about some old bottles I have found to see what they may be worth , 1st one is like a whiskey bottle, I only have the label around the neck it says state of =WISCONSIN it has a number one it D619596 , OCCUPATIONAL TAX ON INTOXICATING LIQUORS then it has a price of 12 1/2 cents. Under the price it says Treasury Dept.beverage tax Division.On side of this bottle it says Federal fobids sale or reuse of this bottle.Its a one pint bottle.Can u tell me anything about this bottle.I have also found a bottle that is blueish green in color the name is called a HEMINGRAY PATENTED MAY 2, 1893 THE OTHER SIDE It SAYS petticoat? Any things u can tell me about these I would appreciate, thank-you : Judy Kempka cottonrose95 --------------------------------- I have a question about some old bottles I have found to see what they may be worth , 1st one is like a whiskey bottle, I only have the label around the neck it says state of =WISCONSIN it has a number one it D619596 ; , OCCUPATIONAL TAX ON INTOXICATING LIQUORS then it has a price of 12 1/2 cents. Under the price it says Treasury Dept.beverage tax Division.On side of this bottle it says Federal fobids sale or reuse of this bottle.Its a one pint bottle.Can u tell me anything about this bottle.I have also found a bottle that is blueish green in color the name is called a HEMINGRAY PATENTED MAY 2, 1893 THE OTHER SIDE It SAYS ; petticoat? Any things u can tell me about these I would appreciate, thank-you : ; Judy Kempka ;
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From: sp53
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date: 07/18/2005
9:12:19 PM
Hi I dug a bottle the other day and it says Charles Culden patent 1884 on the bottom. The bottle is clear and shaped like a vase. Any idea what it is? Regards George
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From: Valley M
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: slender blue bottle 8 sided
Date: 07/18/2005
9:04:06 PM
I think the 8 sided small blue bottle on your site is an Evening in Paris perfume bottle. I think the 8 sided small blue bottle on your site is an Evening in Paris perfume bottle.
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From: valois
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: pre-war grommes & ullrich black label whiskey
Date: 07/18/2005
8:16:00 PM
to whom it may concern, I was wondering if you could tell me how much this bottle of whiskey is worth . discription- it is a 4/5 bottle . it has on the label-pre-war, distilled 1936, grommes&ullrich, black label Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. at the bottom it says bottled exclusively for grommes&ullrich, inc. chicago, ill, from their selected Kentucky reserved stocks.
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From: JOSE
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1876 BACARDI SUPERIOR
Date: 07/18/2005
5:50:50 PM
I have recently come into possession of an unopened bottle of Bacardi Rum dated 1876. The label and bottle are in great shape. I heard liquor does not age and increase in value. Can you give me some kind of worth reference. Thanks, Jose
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From: bara
To: JAOK20@BOTTLEBOOKS.COM
Subject:
Date: 07/18/2005
4:24:40 PM
Dear Digger, I'm looking for any interesting early ads (1840-1895)for bottle manufactures. I thought you might have some in your collection. I have a John Ryan, Henry Kordlander and Steven Twelve that I could share with you. Attached is the Steven Twelve which is my favorite. Sincerely, David David Kyle Rakes 11210 Windsong Court Clermont, FL
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From: justin s
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Moxie nerve food bottle
Date: 07/18/2005
3:09:12 PM
Hi my name is justin. I have a very old moxie bottle that I found a few months ago. On the bottle it says Moxie nerve food. and at the bottom of the bottle it says registered. The bottle has a blue and green tint and is about between 10 and 12 inches. The bottle is in exelent condition with barely any scratches. I was wondering if you could give me a estimate of about how much the bottle might be worth. Thanks for your help.
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From: Terry & Stacey
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: James B. Bean Bottles
Date: 07/18/2005
12:20:11 PM
I have acquired 2 bottles that I know nothing about. I don't even know what they are called. I have attached a picture of one of the bottles. Both bottles are olive green with dark colored spikles throughout. They have a floral design on front. There is a stopper in both painted the same color. Printed on the bottom of both is Creation of JamesB. Bean Distilling Co. D-334-145-65 Geniune Regal China I hope that you can provide me with information regarding these bottles. If not, I hope that you can direct be to someone that can. I would really like to know what the worth of these bottles are, year, history, name of bottles, etc. Thanks for your time. Stacey Dunham
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From: Kelly G
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle question
Date: 07/18/2005
12:11:19 PM
I was cleaning out some old closets and found a Man O War figure whiskey bottle. I just wondered if there was any value to it. It isnt very detailed, just a "statue" and the head comes off and pours from the body. Thanks! Kelly
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From: Karen Schultz
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Markings on Jar?????????
Date: 07/18/2005
6:50:52 AM
Hello!! I have a green jar that has markings on the bottom, it is an H with a bigger C around it and the number 5 on the bottom. The jar also has lines that run from near the top to the bottom in a diagonal pattern spaced about 1" apart. The top of the jar where the lid goes is small maybe 2" diameter, it then bows out at the top a bit and then is smaller and then comes down the rest of the way a bit bigger. Just like a round jar with a waist in it near the top. Is there any information you can give me? Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Karen
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From: Joann
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Keokua Pickle Bottle
Date: 07/18/2005
8:15:26 AM
I was given this bottle by a collector who has the other
3. He said they were the only 4 in existence. Have not been able to find out
anything except info on the Keokua pickle factory. Meanwhile it remains a
treasured reminder of friend. 
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From: Carol Ingher
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005
12:41 PM
Subject: Old Caladryl Container 4/28/05 Hi! Is there any collectible or historic value to a plastic bottle from Caladryl with the price tag of $.69. Manufacturer is Parke, Davis & Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA, stock 22-181-32, EA 104, 80 cc. Thanks! Carol
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From: jan burks bas
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: austin, nichols
Date: 07/17/2005
8:39:47 PM
thanks in advance for your time. I have this Jar and do not
know it's age. Can you help me? label and glass lid w/ lock ring is in good
shape. I just can't seem to find any information. thanks, Dave Burks
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From: HerknBurt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question?
Date: 07/17/2005
4:47:46 PM
On Saturday July 16.I dug up an old bottle that has California fig syrup co. written on it.It also says CALIFIG and below that sterling products(inc.) successor Can you please get back to me with any info. Thank you. Pete
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From: holley f
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: antique bottles
Date: 07/17/2005
7:34:30 PM
nugrape soda bottle, trademark registered w/ star on front pat'd april 12 , 1932 can u send any info u have on this bottle much thanks
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From: choya
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Yates Soda and Other Bottle
Date: 07/17/2005
6:14:23 PM
Hello Digger, I have two bottles that I have not been able to find any information on. The first is a blob-top English soda or beer. It is light aqua and reads "J.A. Yates Trademark 6&8 Springfield St. Anne St. Liverpool". A "JAY" monogram in a shield is also featured. It is 7" tall and appears to date approximately 1870-1880. Base is smooth and unembossed. The second bottle looks like it could be a whiskey, but I can't be certain. It is a gorgeous deep green-aqua or teal. It measures 9" tall and has a monogram of JPS or SJP. The base is smooth and marked TT. The neck is the typical whiskey bottle style and took a cork. The mold line suggests a possible approximate date of 1880-1890. I have owned both of these bottles for about ten years, and have found no information on them. I am sending pictures of them for you to see. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I would really like to know what the teal green bottle was used for. Thank you very much. Best Regards, Jim Morrison Attachment N1: bottles 7-17 003.jpg Attachment N2: bottles 7-17 004.jpg Attachment N3: bottles 7-17 001.jpg Attachment N4: bottles 7-17 002.jpg
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From: Trisha Ouellette
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Riprod bottle
Date: 07/17/2005
5:39:33 PM
I have a bottle shaped like a pipe. The handle of the bottle looks like a handle of a pipe. The top of the handle has a cork that comes off. The main part of the bottle is a man's face with a sailor's hat and a pipe in his mouth. The top of the hat I think is an ash tray. The bottom of the bottle says HAND PAINTED MADE IN ITALY. It also says the following, but it is spelled backwards: RIPROD. VIETATA ART. 2568 CC. There is also a seal and a scroll that says 104 (or it might be 401 if it is backwards). I would appreciate any information on this and the value. Thanks.
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From: H B ps
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Wine glass with the devil inside
Date: 07/17/2005
4:51:23 PM
Hi Digger, I've read your website and I see that you are an expert on bottles, but I am hoping that you could at least give me the direction on this unique glass with the devil inside of it. My mother owns this glass for a long time (at least 20 years) and it is one of the "treasures" that she brought with her from Russia. It is 6.35" in height, 2" wide on top, and a little over 2" wide on the bottom. The glass is in perfect condition and the colors of the glass are bright. According to my mom, it was made for the czars a long time ago, but who knows. There is no stamp or any other indication on the glass to tell us what it is and where it came from. Thank you for your time. Helen B. in FL
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From: Caradeonsmith
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle I just got at a garage sell
Date: 07/17/2005
11:00:22 AM
I guess what I'm wanting to know is how can you tell their age and just wanting to learn more about bottles I've inherited some that I have to go bake home for in the next year but these that I have now I got at a garage sell and just wondering what they where used for and what their value would might be.... New at the bottle collecting I hope this is ok the way I sent the pictures I didn't even take pictures of the other ones I got the other day one's even a bigger bottle and all but I think I might wait on finding out more on them. Cara Attachment N1: Picture 18.jpg Attachment N2: Picture 40.jpg Attachment N3: Picture 41.jpg Attachment N4: Picture 42.jpg Attachment N5: Picture 8.jpg
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From: Ann Ziel
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: a.c.hynd company buffalo new york
Date: 07/17/2005
2:52:08 PM
Dear Digger, I recently bought a house in Elma, NY and as I was digging to make a vegetable garden, I dug up a small clear bottle about 4-5 inches in height with the lettering of A.C. Hynd Buffalo New York on it. Can you give me a little bit of history on it? Thanks!!! amszymonek
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From: Nanaelm
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 07/17/2005
10:43:07 AM
I have had these medicine bottles for over 20 years. They all have the original contents in them. Are they worth anything? Ervena McKinley nanaelm Attachment
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From: John S
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 07/17/2005
8:32:49 AM
I have a question about a bottle I found while cleaning out my mother in laws house. It is clear glass. It is 5inches tall and 2inches wide. It reads: E.Hartshorn & sons. Boston. Mass. Established 1850 We really want to know what was in this bottle!! Thanks, Laura Silk
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From: Sher lock
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle with content
Date: 07/16/2005
11:30:10 PM
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. This is a James B Beam 1868-1968 commemarative bottle with seal and content in tact in the label said in 1968 the straight Kentucky bourbon whiskey thats inside was aged 120 months so to this date thats 47 years how much will this bottle cost with its original content. Sherlock
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From: Timothy Butter
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: G1-94
Date: 07/16/2005
11:29:08 PM
I have a Kensington Glass works bottle it has been in my family for a long time. It is clear with a picture of Benjamin Franklin on one side and T.W. DYOTT.M.D.on the other . I am interested in selling this bottle but have no idea as to its worth I can send photos if neede. can you give me a clue as to its value???
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