June 2006 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2006
From: Donna R
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question to Digger
Date 06/01/2006 10:12:38 AM
Hello Digger, My father-in-law has an old whiskey bottle and had ask me to see if could find out any information on it. I haven't had any luck finding anything so far and thought I would see if you could help me. The only information I have on the bottle is from what the picture shows that I am going to send you so I hope this is enough for you to help me find out the age, rarity, value and history on it. Thanks alot, Donna
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From: LeM40S
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Indian head coke bottle
Date 06/01/2006 6:45:43 AM
Indian head coke bottle 6. 5 fl oz pat of 1925, have you
seen any others. Thanks Ron 
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From: Vix ygiddyup
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: mystery bottle
Date 06/01/2006 1:13:35 PM
Hi Digger, Just came from your site. I have a bottle that I have spent hours trying to find - I have found nothing. It is a pumpkin seed bottle that is embossed 'Frank Garcia 133 Montgomery Street San Francisco'. I am sending a photo. Any info would be tremendously appreciated. Thank you for your time, Victoria
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From: Craigmac1947
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Unopened bottle of Jim Beam
Date 06/01/2006 1:55:29 PM
I have an unopened bottle of Jim Beam
1973 (Bob Hope Classic and his picture on the bottle). Can you give me the approximate value. Thank you!
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From: ssmc894
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 06/01/2006 7:56:29 PM
I just picked up a full, unopened bottle of pepsi and was wondering what the value of it is? If I'm not mistaken, the bottom of the bottle reads (if I'm not mistaken that is...) 03-08-71. Are these numbers the date it was bottled? If not, where would I find that date? Thank You very much for your time. Sincerely, Melissa Ulrich Rock Springs, Wyoming
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From: Matt Textor 002
To: digger ??????????????
Subject: milk bottle questions
Date 06/01/2006 8:10:14 PM
Hi digger My name e is Matt Textor I have a few antique milk bottle questions for you. I have 3 milk bottles that I would like you to find out what there values are. The name e of the first one is name ed Mountain Dairy from N. Y. The name e of the second one is name ed Stevens from Coopers plains N. Y. The name e of the third one is name ed Purity milk corp. If you find out anything let me know my Thank you for your help digger.
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From: Bruce McDonald
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Dr K Heusner Medicine Bottle
Date 06/01/2006 11:55:42 PM
Do you know where I can find a Dr K Heusner medicine bottle from British Honduras? Thank you, Bruce
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From: martin donna
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date 06/02/2006 12:50:59 AM
I have a quart size clear or stained with Texas Mason on the front with the state of texas inbetween the words. I t has no screw lid with it, no chips or flaws. on the bottom it says; made in texas for texans. please help me in anyway that you can. I also have a cobalt blue septygyn bottle that once had a cork lid, syptgyn is embossed on the fron of the bottl it has no chips or marrs. DONNA
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From: Timothy Patterson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hello
Date 06/02/2006 1:42:55 PM
Hello, My name e is Tim Patterson and I was wondering if you could tell me the date in which the " KICKAPOO INDIAN DREAM BOOK" was published? I have a copy which appears very old but I couldn't find a copy right date on it. It is the 32 page paper back issue with an indian and a half moon above his head and 4 indians below him sitting around a campfire. Thank you Tim Patterson
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From: barb neely
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 06/02/2006 2:07:57 PM
I have a bottle that says dudda&crawford. I cant find any info. on it. got any ideas?
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From: jimmy man 2001
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: purex bottle
Date 06/02/2006 2:21:33 PM
My brother has an old purex bottle with seattle written on it. It is ceramic with a handle and is 5 gallons in size. Can you tell me anything about it? Thank you Jimmy
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From: Grace Azcarate 8
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 06/02/2006 6:23:42 PM
Hello I had a question on a unique bottle of B&B, my husband and I purchased it a few years ago. Anyways to make a long story short, my daughter and her friends got into the liquor cabinet and open this bottle, mmy daughter is grounded, but my husband doesn't know. I was going to see if I could replace the bottle and the girls were going to pay for it. The bottle is: half bendictine and half brandy it looks as if it is one bottle, there are two necks and the bottles are fused together to make it appear as one bottle. Do you know where I would be able to find a bottle of this sort. . ? Thanks for your help -Grace
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From: Raymond Breadner ner
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Ted's rrotbeer
Date 06/02/2006 10:23:31 PM
Looking for any information that you may have about Ted
Williams Moxie Rootbeer, case of 24 bottles, unopened in a wooden case. No
picture on bottle, 8 oz. bottle. Original shipping label on case. Wishing to
sell
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From: APlusElectMotors
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: soda bottle
Date 06/02/2006 6:49:50 PM
I am trying to find out information on a bottle I found it is old, Says evergreen beverage co Bloomington ill 7oz cap Have you heard of this before Thank You Steve
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From: shigoy1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Standard Bottling Co
Date 06/03/2006 1:50:28 AM
Hi and thanking you in advance for your time...I have a bottle cap opener/ice chipper . . on one side it says Standard Bottling Co. and on the other Phone Main 66. . I found it in Idaho ten years ago . . I can't find any information on Standard Bottling Co. can you help. . thanks Kitty
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From: John N Viverito oday
To: Jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Crown Royal
Date 06/03/2006 5:11:19 AM
Hi Digger, Do unopened Crown Royal bottles from the 50s and 60s have any value? Thanks, John
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From: Dave Bennett
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: George Dickel Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey
Date 06/03/2006 8:55:28 AM
I have an unopened 110th Anniversary PowderHorn Bottle of George Dickel Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey, 90 proof. The bottle has a handmade leather braided harness and wooden stopper. Limited quantity. Can you please tell me what the worth is. Thank you very much. mb
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From: Ann Coleman 000
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: spider web bottle
Date 06/03/2006 10:31:16 AM
Hi, I'm really interested to know about how much this particular bottle is worth. It's a spider web brown glass bottle. I have sold 2 of them on Ebay so far for 26 and I think around 30 for the other one. I am going to attach the photos of this particular bottle. I think it's a Wolf Creek bottle out of Kentucky. Any information you could give me on value and origination would be greatly appreciated. Our home was built in 1907 and I believe we have a couple boxes of different types of bottles out there. Would you please give me advice on what book would be good to purchase for values and originations.... . I would be so thankful. I hate to keep emailing you about every bottle I find out there......haha!! Thank you so much, Ann
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From: Tya007
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: CLEAR BOTTLE
Date 06/03/2006 6:36:17 AM
I found old half pint whiskey bottle digging in my back yard made on bottom by Ball this is what it says Federal Law forbids or reuse of this bottle bottom of says 36 D23 73-41 THANK YOU TONYA CLEAR BOTTLE
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From: MARY EMMONS non
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Rey Whiskey Bottle
Date 06/03/2006 12:48:02 PM
Digger, I have a bottle (never opened) of "Golden Wedding Pure Rye Whiskey" Can you tell me anything about it. Thank you. Denise
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From: Flopsy49
To: JAOk20@bOTTLEBOOKS.COM
Subject: Fwd: niagara falls embossed bottled
Date 06/03/2006 10:36:28 AM
bottle has man with tall hat(possibly top hat), suit(coat tails) ?what appears to be a cane on two opposite sides. On his left side bottle is printed with "TALL" and right side is printed "ONE". In between there is what might be construed as a waterfall on each side. There is a capital "C" in what may be a square or a circle, not sure. Bottom of bottle reads at top of base circle "ALTMAN" and below "NIAGARA FALLS NY". Also what appears to be letter "A" inside a triangle in center of base circle. Number below triangle is "921 8". I have not been able to find any info about this. Purchased from pawn/antique store. Man said he had not been able to find info. I am from Niagara Falls, was a tour guide and so I am very interested in local history (as well as antiques and collectibles). I have another bottle which is a figural wine bottle of a matador given to me by my aunt who said they got it on their honeymoon but never drank the wine, was still fully intact. Unfortunately, on the plane ride home the waxy matador cap had a problem and some wine either spilled or evaporated. But has not lost any since which I find interesting, seems to have resealed. The form of the bottle is clear. the figure is then painted, blue stripes for matador suit pants and jacket, yellow vest, white shirt and red tie. White tied belt. Red blanket(or whatever it is called) held by one hand. Flesh colored legs from below knee and black shoes. He is holding a silver sword in other hand. Black eyes ?label at base reads "NISH", I assume this reads "SPA" under other label stuck on top with handwritten numeral "12". Further wording followsas such "NISH BURGANDY RED". Underneath this wording also some of which is covered by the added label is "HERMANO ?with wording "PRODUCT OF SPAIN", "12% ALCOHOL BY VOLUME" and what appears to be "? N. *2153". Box on other side reads "VINTAGE 195?", "CONTAINS 1 PINT 8 FLUID OZS. ", and "ESTABLISHED 1830".
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From: E110473
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question
Date 06/03/2006 12:05:47 PM
I have a bottole of Belle of Marion Whiskey unopened one pint it says bottled in 1927 made spring 1914 It appears that some may have evaporated thru the cork. Can you give me any info on this. I also have the box it came in. Thanks
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From: Hllrdlisa
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: HELP
Date 06/03/2006 2:10:13 PM
Hi, I live in New Orleans, and have been collecting all kinds of stuff. Well the other day I was collecting some copper and I found 50 or more old bottles. I was weird because they where buried and someone took the time to put them in plastic. I have dark blue, aqua, yellow, green all colors. Some say against federal law to sell, some are medicine, Milk glass jars, I also have one that says Pluto on the bottom with a figure of a devil he has horns and a tail with the number 4. The color is a weird purple blue irradiant I have a coca cola new Orleans Pat D105529. If you could give me any info. If you interested I will send pictures Thanks Lisa
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From: Clay Crews m
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Royal Palm
Date 06/03/2006 6:21:56 PM
I have a Royal Palm Soda Bottle that was bottled by the Florida Coca-Cola Bottling company. All the letters and artwork are in white. Please tell me all you can regarding this bottle, including any value, if any. Thanks, Clay Crews
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From: elinor
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: brown glass bottle
Date 06/03/2006 6:39:28 PM
Hello. I have a brown glass bottle from the Barton distillery in Kentucky with a spider and web design. The label reads 'Antique, spiritus frumenti. ' The brown metal cap remains, as does a partial tax stamp from 1916. It has been opened but about an inch of liquid remains in the bottom. Might you suggest a value? Thank you, Elinor Brecher, Miami, FL
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From: Dan omand
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question on Jim Beam
Decanter stuck cork
Date 06/03/2006 9:22:14 PM
I have a 1974 Jim Beam
Decanter (Bing Crosby Pro-AM
Golf Tourname ent) which is sealed but the cork is stuck. If I twist too hard the topper that the cork is attached to will break. How would you recommend removing the cork without destroying the ceramic topper? Thanks :) Dan
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From: Curtis Carmichael michael
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date 06/04/2006 12:55:33 AM
Digger, I found your web site on Google and was curious if you may know anything about a thin rectangular "three in one" aqua bottle? About 5'' in height, 1'' in width, face is just short of 2''. Know when these were produced and approx value by chance? Curtis
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From: marla schwartz
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ittle man waving
Date 06/04/2006 10:05:29 AM
good day Digger, My husband and I know nothing about bottles, just that there are a lot of them at an old dump site on our land. By old I mean Idaho old about 150 years tops. we found a neat old bottle while hiking with a little man embossed in the bottom. Now here my amature status shows badly, so hate me if you must, A wine size bottle , kind of greenish a big lip on the top and the little man on the bottom, raising his right hand, to say Hi or stop, depending on how much you have had to drink I suppose. the bottle will go to our little town museum but I thought I would try to find out more about it before hand. . Thanks Marla Elk River , Idaho.
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From: catherine
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Barnes jug established 1873
Date 06/04/2006 11:35:06 AM
Good day, I have a brown translucent glass Barnes jug written "Established 1873". It is octagonal in shape, is 11 1/2 inches high, 6 3/4 inches in diameter. Under the jug is a letter "D" inside a diamond. I believe Diamond is actually a glass maker company. Several glass coasters I have of the same color, under legged furniture ( as rug protection ) have the same logo. The bottle may have been made in two separate molds and the glass itself has air bubbles. The way in which the short neck of the jug has two loops at the spout make believe the bottle cap was one which you could open and close with pressure??? I would appreciate additional information on its use, the company, the value, its original and any other interesting details. Was purchased dirt cheap, 2$ CDN!!! Much appreciated !!! Christian Dubreuil
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From: Nancy Paul be
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Vinol Bottle
Date 06/04/2006 11:55:11 AM
I have found a brown oval glass bottle that says Vinol across the top just below the neck and the Bottom says patented April 19, 1896 with Private Mould above it. What type of bottle is this and is it Worth any money. Thank you Nancy Paul Bennettsville, SC
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From: Tammy Terry
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date 06/04/2006 12:16:07 PM
Hi Digger, I was wondering if you could tell me anything about this bottle. On the bottle is written Mrs. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP THE ANCLO AMERICAN DRUG CO SUCCESSORS TO CURTIS & PERKINS PROPRIETORS. The bottle is about 6 in. tall.
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From: Cortese, Michael .
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Leather wine bottle question
Date 06/04/2006 3:09:44 PM
Hello: Our grandfather recently moved and we came across a slim wine bottle in their basement. It is wrapped completely in army green leather with a seam running along the back. On the front of the bottle is two 'quarter' size pieces of metal that have 3 different shields (Spanish shields perhaps). The top of the wine bottle is wrapped in red wax and has a gold chain attached to it with a wooden cork. The top of the bottle says: Dalmau Tarragona We are pretty sure this is some type of Spanish wine but were curious about the history of it. Was also wondering if the wine was worth anything and/or it is able to be drank and enjoyed...Thanks so much for all that you do!! Michael C.
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From: Clayton Kirsch ter
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Coke bottle.
Date 06/04/2006 3:13:18 PM
Can you tell me anything about this Coke bottle? I have never seen one like it before. I suspect it is a 1970's-ish bottle (based on the style). It is kinda ugly. You can get a pretty good idea of it from the pictures. The main feature is a rounded diamond with the word Coke in the middle -- over the top of a "picture" of an old hobbleskirt style bottle. The other side has the same feature -- but it says Coca Cola (italicised/cursive) instead. The area outside this feature is covered in an orange peel sort of effect. It has straight sides and says "Contents One Pint". It says "No Deposit" on one side near the bottom and "No Return" on the other. The mold seam extends across the top/mouth. I don't expect it is that rare, but no one I know has seen one like it. I found it in the forest in northwest Washington. Thanks. Clayton.
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From: Leonard Stuttman
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: H. E. Bucklen & Co. bottle
Date 06/04/2006 7:02:23 PM
Dear Digger: Recently I read your description of H. E. Bucklen & Co NEW DISCOVERY FOR CONSUMPTION bottle. Some time ago my son recovered a H. E. BUCKLEN bottle from an abandoned well. It fits your DR. KING'S NEW DISCOVERY description except instead of FOR CONSUMPTION the embossing says FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. It is rectangular, 6 1/2x2/18x1 inch, no embossing on the opposite side, the seam does not appear to go over the top, base smooth (not sure what a pontil is) it is clear or very slightly aqua, perfect condition. I'd like to know if there is anything unique, what about it's history, is it rare, and my son would like to know if there is any value in it. Len Stuttman lstuttman
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From: chrissygalgano
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: round bottom
Date 06/04/2006 5:05:40 PM
I have a round bottom bottle. I would like to know if you've ever seen one?
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From: Cecy Guerry mexpressway
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Honey Boy Soft Drink Charleston, S. C.
Date 06/04/2006 7:03:35 PM
Dear Sir: Do you know anything about a soft drink bottled in Charleston, S. C. called "Honey Boy"? I found a bottle by that name e at the bottom of a well outside of Charleston, S. C. Charleston, S. C. is written on bottom. Thank you, C. Guerry
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From: Tom Verachtert rt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date 06/04/2006 7:09:48 PM
Dear Digger, In Feb. 2002, someone sent a question about a clear glass bottle with markings: ONE GALLON, FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE. On the bottom, PAT. DES. 87834 D201 64-9 and an oblong circle with a 1 in it and an oblong diamond. I recently purchased two bottles that I would describe almost identically, except the number on the bottom is D2 64-8 and the sides have a kind of art deco pattern in addition to the ridges running down them. I'd appreciate any information you would have on these bottles
-- what they were used for, their date and value. Thanks very much, Tom in Wildwood, MO
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From: Andrew Langille 0517s
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 06/04/2006 7:49:07 PM
How much is a Walker's Kilmanock Whiskey 1809 square quart olive bottle worth? (piece of cork still in bottle) Thanks for the info. Andrew
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From: michael vukmanic
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle price
Date 06/04/2006 8:59:35 PM
I have a brown glass heart shape bottle with Paul Mason and something else written on the bottom. It has a cork stop in it with a plastic top. Could you please tell me the value Darlene
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From: Anthony & Lydia Greelph
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com?
Subject: Unlisted iron bitters?
Date 06/04/2006 10:08:28 PM
Hi Digger, I know you are a super busy guy, but please let me know what you think. I have a friend who is selling a ³Lacky¹s iron bitters² ³Bloomington² ³Illinois² (embossed on 3 panels) rectangular, dark Amber, paneled, 8² tall poss 3² wide? double collar drippy applied lip, possibly a re fired open pontil (very difficult to tell) no damage, a little sickness. He says it is unlisted although he has had at least one he had sold before. He has been digging privy¹s since the 70¹s. I guess my question is how much do you think it is worth, is it unlisted?.... what do you think. Sorry I have no picture. Regards, Anthony
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From: SSLA634
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: German Bottle
Date 06/04/2006 7:04:49 PM
I hope you can answer some questions I have about a bottle I purchased at an estate sale. It's a tall bottle with a loop like handle at the top, cork stopper and a winter scene with a barn, man and dog painted on it. It's stamped J. Friedrich Gross Karben B/Frankfurt. There's also a W stamp on one side. It caught my eye and piqued my curiosity. I'd love to know what it contained, date of origin, and value if any. Thanks very much. Sue
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From: SpitnPolishOR
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Very Large Jar
Date 06/04/2006 8:24:18 PM
Hi digger, My jar is a clear glass straight up and down, no marks on main body. 37" tall and 9" in diameter. The lid is heavy embossed, sits on top with WHITALL, TATUM & CO PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK and on the inner circle PAT. JUNE 11TH 1895. We got it at a local swap meet. Condition is mint. We really just want to know what it was used for. The top is thick and heavy but the bottom is fairly thin glass. Can't fill it with marbles! It would be too heavy for the glass. Thanks for any help you can give us. Susan Bondesen and Brian Barton. . William
s OR Here is a picture of the lid. 
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From: Orinzz
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fwd: Emailing: scan
Date 06/04/2006 10:56:36 PM
would like to know what this bottle was for and any value if any thank you Orinzz-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Rick Vargas as
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: small green bottle
Date 06/05/2006 6:51:17 AM
Last week I found a small green bottle while digging up my back yard, it has PAT. 92148, what type of bottle was this, and how old my it be? I have boxes of bottles that I have found in the back yard. Ricardo A. Vargas Tallahassee
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From: Sharon Tabasco
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 06/05/2006 4:17:30 PM
Help, I have a bottle from hungary, a magyar gyartmany wiith a tag certified with numbers: CAA, FOGY. AR #2310, and MNOSZ. #6306. What is this.
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From: jeanette murray s uk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old liqueur bottle
Date 06/05/2006 5:57:44 PM
hi digger, what an interesting web site you have. I am from Glasgow, Scotland and I was given this old bottle from my employer, who is Jewish, about three years ago. We were moving premises at the time and I believe the bottle had been lying in a store room for years, perhaps before their time! they could'nt remember where it originally came from. It has Patestine Krauter Liqueur on the label, along with the folllowing:- Grape Spirits Trade 'Palwin' Mark - the 'Palwin' is inside a star of david. 'This label is the property of the Palestine Wine & Trading Company Limited' Grande Caves Richon-Le-Zion It also has a number - No. 23 There is also a smaller label near the neck with the Palwin Mark again and another Red round label which has the palwin mark again and hebrew lettering. The red label has a tear in it. The bottle top is covered in a metal seal, with the palwin mark again. The bottle is approximately 10 inches x 2. 5 inches in diameter. The liqueur is dark green in colour, with 'grassy' sediment floating inside. The glass itself in completely undamaged but the labels are dirty, stained and damaged on the outer edges. I have attached some photos which may help you. I tried to find out what I could on the net, I came across a company called Carmel Mizrachi Wine. also known as the Societe Cooperative Vieronne des Grandes Caves. Apparently in 1882 Baron Edmond de Rothschild, who owned Chateau Lafite in Bordeaux decided to provide employment for the residents of the early settlements of Richon Le-zion . he purchased surrounding land from what were primarily absentee Arab landowners, brought over rootstock that would thrive in Palestine. (from an article in hadassah magazine, www. hadassah. org) . Perhaps you already know all this, I dont know if it is of any help to you. I believe they are still trading today. I would like to sell this, if you think it is worth anything, if so could you recommend anyone who may be interested in purchasing this, or would Ebay be my best bet? Even if it is not worth any I would be very interested in your comments, its such an interesting looking bottle!. best regards, and thank you for your help. Jen
Grape Spirits Trade 'Palwin'
Mark - the 'Palwin' is inside a star of david. 'This label is the property of
the Palestine Wine & Trading Company Limited' Grande Caves Richon-Le-Zion
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From: mbhlagan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Black Bear Brand Bottle
Date 06/05/2006 8:18:34 PM
I have very little experience with this hobby, but I'm really enjoying it. I found a bottle here in Vancouver and I haven't been able to figure out a few things. What it held. How old it really is. E. B. Co. is I suspect, the bottles manufacturer and they where in England. (Burmingham I think) I have the whole story plus some good (I think anyway) pictures on the following thread. http://www. antique-bottles.net/forum/Black_Bear_Brand/m_61191/tm. htm I'm anxious to hear your opinion. Thanks, Mike Lagan
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From: Ervyn1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old whiskey bottle
Date 06/05/2006 9:24:46 PM
I have a 1840 E. C. Booz's whiskey bottle, Amber in color and shape is like a house and the neck of the bottle is in the middle of the bottle. I was wondering what is the value of the bottle. I bought the bottle at a roadside sale for $5. Thanks for the help! Steve
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From: Ervyn1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: old whiskey bottle
Date 06/06/2006 9:27:56 AM
Would information on a log cabin whiskey bottle, 1840. Would like a quote or price on it, if you have heard of it. Thanks, Steve
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From: IryshS13
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: seed's merit unopened bottle...1938?
Date 06/06/2006 10:03:42 AM
Greetings, I've come into possession of an unopened bottle with largely intact labels. These read
-- in short
-- "Seeds Merit", "Four-Way Leather Conditioner" and "F. A. Seeds Company Lexington, Kentucky 40508". It's an 8 oz. container, and is full. Have been told it's from the mid-to-late 1930's...Can you ID this bottle, or propose a value for it? All help is hugely appreciated. Thanks, IryshS13
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From: Naomi R
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Ervan Lucas Bols jug
Date 06/06/2006 5:45:56 PM
Hi there, I see that someone has asked you a question about the same jug I own- it is cream with blue boats and windmills painted. It has these markings. Ervan Lucas Bols anno 1575 amsterdam Holland delft- I was wondering if you knew if 1575 is indeed the year? And do you know what anno stands for? Thank you very much- you reply will be greatly appreciated!!! Sincerely Naomi Riddell
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From: Duncanson05
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: curious
Date 06/06/2006 4:50:36 PM
Hi, I just would like to find out some information about a bottle I had found in the middle of my yard, while planting a tree. I mainly would like to know the age and some history. This clear glass bottle is approximately 8" tall, hourglass shaped and has "Anderson's Beverages" around the middle of the bottle in raised lettering. It has an outward round band and on the bottom of the bottle, in raised lettering, it says: A. L Anderson #359 with a triangle in the middle of the bottom with an "R" in it and the number 48 underneath the triangle. It also has "Rochester, New York" around the edge of the base of the glass. If you know anything about this type of bottle or this company, please respond back. Thank You Soooooo Much, Denise
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From: marla schwartz
To: Digger
Subject: Re: little man waving
Date 06/07/2006 8:23:54 AM
Digger, Thanks for the help on the bottle but from what I have read on Pluto Water That is not what I have. The figure is definitely not the Devil. Much more like a stick figure...With just a little muscle. Standing with one hand up. And WOW you must Love bottles! I am a tree person myself but if there were as many types of trees as bottles I would probably give up. Have seem them all??!!! Yikes a mammoth occupation. This bottle has made me , for the first time ever, Want to visit Indiana. I have never seen much reason for exploring there but French Lick and physic water sound just too interesting to not explore. My husband and I bottle water, in Plastic which I bet you hate, near where this bottle was located. I would like also now to explore making a limited lot of GLASS BOTTLES just to mess with historians. Is there anywhere that manufactures glass bottles? I would even repeat the little man logo.......Please let me know if you have more ideas on the Little Man. Thanks Marla Elk River , Idaho on 6/6/06 4:37 am,
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www.bottlebooks.com/questions/Oct2000/October2000.htm
www.bottlebooks.com/questions/September2001/
www.bottlebooks.com/questions/
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Type this in Google: pluto water site:bottlebooks.com
Digger
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From: "marla schwartz" ahovandals
To: Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 10:05 AM
Subject: ittle man waving good day Digger, My husband and I know nothing about bottles, just that there are a lot of them at an old dump site on our land. By old I mean Idaho old about 150 years tops. we found a neat old bottle while hiking with a little man embossed in the bottom. Now here my amature status shows badly, so hate me if you must, A wine size bottle , kind of greenish a big lip on the and the little man on the bottom, raising his right hand, to say Hi or stop, depending on how much you have had to drink I suppose. the bottle will go to our little town museum but I thought I would try to find out more about it before hand. . Thanks Marla Elk River , Idaho.
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From: stevenlisa125559e
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 06/07/2006 8:59:42 AM
Hello, I have come across 2 unique bottles, more like jugs and no one seams to know what they are. Would you except a picture of them to view. They are really rare whatever they are. I had took them to a couple of antique shops, and they knew nothing. Any help would be appreciated. Many Thanks, Lisa
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From: stevenlisa125559e
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 8:59 AM
Subject: BottleQuestion Hello, I have come across 2 unique bottles, more like jugs and no one seams to know what they are. Would you except a picture of them to view. They are really rare whatever they are. I had took them to a couple of antique shops, and they knew nothing. Any help would be appreciated. Many Thanks, Lisa
Hello again, Here are the pictures of the clear on. This jug I have been told that it is a fire extinguisher, but I have also been told that it is a flour dispenser. I don't have a clue. Thanks, Lisa
Subject: Re: Pictures The first one is a wine decanter.
The form is a bit different but it is certainly not made in America and looks to
date to the 1920-40 era. Value probably in $30-40 range the other...I do not
know...obviously a dispenser of some type...not fire extinguisher...not need for
the top if it were. It would have been mounted upside down on a piece of
furniture or a wall. Can say much else. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com
Digger
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From: wendy irpoint
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I. W. Harper
Date 06/07/2006 10:39:39 AM
I have about 4 of your books and they are great!!! I have a square pottery I. W. Harper Gold Medal Whiskey bottle. It is a med forest green with 4 anchors on the shoulders and rope winding around the neck.... any idea how old this is?? and approx value. . thanks wendy
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From: jack england
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: knox whiskey bottle
Date 06/07/2006 11:43:17 AM
good morning- I found a knox whiskey bottle in newton, iowa about 30 years ago under the railroad tracks about twenty foot. we were digging a ditch to lay a pipeline under the tracks and the diggers uncovered an old dumpground where a bunch of bottles were. . the one I have is a knox whiskey botle with moveo et proficio etched into the glass. it also has two eagles facing each other with another eagle sitting on the top of the emblem that is finely etched into the glass. I have a copy of a glass company that was in wheeling west virginia in the early 1800's that belonged was called the knox-mcgee glass company but have run aground from there. can you give me some info. thanks jack
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From: Toomey, Sean (SJC)
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Looking for a bottle
Date 06/07/2006 1:56:20 PM
There was a bottler called P&G (not Proctor & Gamble) operating in the Jackson, CA area (gold country) from 1916 through the mid 1930's. The bottle is clear, with a glass raised lettering of P&G on it. It looks like a water bottle/coke bottle size, smaller than a classic "milk bottle". Have you ever run across such a bottle, and/or would you be able to provide direction? I have a client looking for one (it was his grandpa's company), I'd like to get one as a gift for him. Thanks. Sean Sean Toomey 408-219-8858
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From: Marge Osborn
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1847 milk bottle
Date 06/07/2006 2:00:39 PM
A friend was going through the crawl space of a local restaurant and found a milk bottle. On the bottom it says duraglas and has on the top part of the bottom a diamond around an O. It is clear glass and at the top of the bottle there is blow the stopper part a round bubble part, then the neck begins to go into the rest to form the bottle. Do you have any idea where this bottle came from? It looks just like the Owens Illinois logo but all I can find is that logo wasn't used until 1929. Would like any info you might have. Thank you Marge Osborn tobymarge
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From: Debbie Walker s
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: souvenir bottle
Date 06/07/2006 7:26:53 PM
To whom it may concern, I was wondering if you might know about how much a george dickel souvenir bottle with the original box might be worth?? Thanks for your time, jessica
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From: hbarton oh
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1880 straubmuller's elixir bottle
Date 06/07/2006 7:52:39 PM
Hi Digger, I have found in a location an 1880 Straubmuller's Elixir bottle, green color, embossed letters, raised up quite well/ It does have the wording and picture Tree of Life, etc. Can you tell me the worth of this bottle? It is in excellent condition. Thank you, Lisa
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From: Lisa Faulk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ppp bottle
Date 06/07/2006 9:55:44 PM
Hi, I have a Pickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium bottle. Do
you know what state it's from? Thanks,
It's a Southern Bottle, I think from Georgia. Digger.
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From: Nancy Miller l20032003
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: One Old Bottle
Date 06/08/2006 6:27:14 AM
My son found an old bottle in 1970. It was located in central Kentucky on a farm where a city dump had been located. Size: 7" tall & 9" circumference Color: Clear (has developed an iridescent look over the years) Numbers on Bottom: 6-550-379 670 with embossing around the outer rim of the bottom and an owens ring (I think). I believe it has an applied double collar with the mold seam going all the way over the top. I believe there was a piece of old cork in the top when it was found. There is a small, (approx. 1/4") raised emboss on the side near the bottom. It does NOT say ABM Any info as to what it is, value, age, etc. would be appreciated. I know nothing about bottles. Thanks.
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From: Robin Mercer mma
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Johann Hoff black iridescent bottle
Date 06/08/2006 12:54:24 PM
Hi Digger, I have a Johann Hoff malt extract bottle that is a black iridescent. Do you know anything about this bottle? The seam stops about ¾ of the way up the neck. The last ¾” of the neck and the sloping lip are applied. Johann Hoff embossed on one side at the shoulder. Round 7-1/2” high. Thanks for any info, Robin
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From: M Cerneck
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date 06/08/2006 1:56:31 PM
I have an old bottle that is a star shape and on it is marked alvas brazilian specific co. Pat'd June 10 1890 ( like the one on the questions section of your web site. ) Could you give me an approximate value? Thanks Michele
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From: Kevin Farney
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hayner Combination Lock Bottle
Date 06/08/2006 3:27:15 PM
Hi. I found a mention of this bottle on your site and thought I'd send these pics. I hope you can tell me a little more about it. I'm curious what it's worth and whether or not it would be possible to recondition or replace the cork as it is dried up a bit and doesn't seal. Thanks for reading, Kevin Farney kfarneyone
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From: The Osborns ns
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bromo-Seltzer Bottle
Date 06/08/2006 6:14:43 PM
Hi Digger, Yesterday, we demolished an old house (over 100 years old) and today we were going through the rubble and my husband dug up a cobalt blue bottle, approx. 2 1/2" tall that says "Bromo-Seltzer Emerson Drug Co. Baltimore MD and on the bottom it has either a 9 or a 6 on it. There isn't a date on the bottle anywhere, and it looks like it's blown glass, because it's got an irregular shape to it. We were just wondering if you know anything about this bottle and the approx. age or if it's worth anything. Thanks for your help! Sincerely, Stephanie Osborn the-osborns
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From: Russell Gantos fhp
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: glazed pottery bottle
Date 06/08/2006 6:37:51 PM
When I was a kid (late 1950s) I found a glazed clay bottle (about 16 inches high which has a handle by spout) (glaze is very shiny) in the woods. Still have it. The only marking is a trademark in a circle with a imperial Lion/ amsterdamcuracao. I don't think it's worth much, but I'd love to know how old it is. Thanks!
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From: Beast444444
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: help
Date 06/08/2006 2:45:42 PM
i have furniture made out of ( I thought were wine barrels) but anyway on the bottom of thechair it has the willett distp. bardstown nelson county KY the letters dsp KY 13670 the rg 50 g. anyway I have a round table made of the barrell that when u lift the table top the inside is an old orange color and u can store things in it. looks just like a wine barrell with a top. t hen I have a love seat made of the 2 barrells and the color of that is tan. the barrells are the bottom and back of this seat. the small round table and the one seat spin around. it has old tacks that hold the upholstery on. everyone that see this set says they never seen anything like it. it's awesome. I hope u can help me with some infor. on this furniture. thanks for any info u can give me. sincerely, helena sjwildgril29
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From: Greg Dean
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Original 1915 coke bottle proto-type
Date 06/08/2006 8:49:11 PM
Hello, My name e is Greg Dean. I am the Grandson of Earl R. Dean the designer of the famous Coke bottle. My father is currently writing a book on the true story behind the design during the time my Grandfather worked for the Root Bottling Company. My question to you is that we have often wondered what the value is of the 2 only prototype 1915 bottles in existence today. The Coca Cola company is in possession of one and my father has the other along with the original sketching. I would be happy to give you more detail of the bottle itself but I would think the value of this kind of bottle comes from the fact that it is an original prototype and possibly the most recognizable bottle in history. I am just curious as to your opinion since my family has debated about it's value for some time. Any response would be appreciated. Thank you. I've attached the sketch that I found on-line for reference. You will notice that the name on the patent is A. Samuelson who was the Root Bottling Company superintendent at the time. Although Samuelson directed my grandfather to design the bottle, Samuelson put his name e on the patent. My fathers book explains why. Sincerely, Greg Dean
A whole lot of $$ probably in excess of $10-15K
Digger
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From: amy Knight
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Ovarian Substance Tablets Bottle
Date 06/08/2006 8:53:51 PM
Hi there. I am hoping you can help me find out more about the bottle in the attached photos. I believe the photos will give you all of the info you need. I appreciate you taking your time to look at this, and look forward to hearing back from you! Thanks again. Amy Knight
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From: FARMER5405
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 06/08/2006 6:18:14 PM
I found a bottle that looks like a cola bottle. It is clear colored but appears to be turning yellow. There are 3 rings at the top of the widest part of the bottle. On the front there is an embossed diamond with the word squeeze inside . Above the word squeeze it says 6 and a half ounces. Underneath is the word trademark and below it says Rec. There are 8 vertical ridges on the outside. On the bottom are the words Bradenton Fla. I would like to find out the age and the value (if any). I am interested in knowing more about squeeze. Thanks Ricky.
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From: Joanna Chao ao
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: fish glass bottle inquiry
Date 06/09/2006 3:03:40 AM
To whom this may concern, I was wondering if you know where this particular bottle could be found at a store or where I could order it? It was posted on your website http://www.bottlebooks.com/forsale/fishbottles/fish_bottles. htm and with the description (4th posted on the site): Here's a green glass figural fish bottle with cork stopper. Nicely detailed on both sides. Bottle measures 13" tall. Bottom marking: "77 A, CE VIN, 75 cl 3". This bottle is probably a very new wine container made within the last twenty years. Regards, Joanna
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From: ERNA MAYBERRY rry
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 06/09/2006 1:21:41 PM
have a Amber bottle that plays how dry I am about 9 1/2 inches tall. has a clipper ship on it , I guess you would say it is hob long sets in base of musical turn key is on when picked up and off when put down thank you ername ayberry have a Amber bottle that plays how dry I am about 9 1/2 inches tall. has a clipper ship on it , I guess you would say it is hob long sets in base of musical turn key is on when picked up and off when put down thank you ail
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From: David Wright
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: identify bottle
Date 06/09/2006 3:42:15 PM
aminterested in finding out approx age of bottle.... have only the bottom which has A C Co on round area in bottom . . light bluish green ...probably 1/2 pint or smaller ...thicker in middle of bottom...found at old house site ...some porcelain chips found also please reply also to WrightDs4less thanks david wright David Wright Adjunct Faculty Continuing Education Division Midlands Technical College
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From: Bev Covell 7on
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old syrup bottle?
Date 06/10/2006 6:39:48 AM
Digger, Here is a photo of the bottle I found. I am located in Upstate New York so figure it is maybe from Vermont, Canada, or New York and perhaps it is a maple syrup bottle. I am thinking it might be a small nip syrup bottle, perhaps a gift type package. I absolutely love the red leaves embossed on the front. I have tried to find a photo of it on the internet but have not been aboe to. I have found a few similar ones but not this one with the red leaves and ceramic flip top. It has a mason jar type wire stopper holder as you can see and has a little handle about half way down on one side. Can you tell me where it is from and how much it is worth? It is 7 inches tall, 8. 5 inches around the bottom. The numbers on the bottom are: 25cL 3 60mm and then there is an A on the left and a 14 on the right. The glass is clear and absolutely clean. The stopper appears to be made of ceramic and there is a rubber gasket (seal) between the two little ceramic stopper parts. The wire hinge is in perfect condition. It appears to me who ever had it, may have emptied its contents, washed it, put the cover on and put it on a shelf in the barn, and there it sat till I came along and bought it. Bev
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From: Shanna Collins
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: nugrape bottle
Date 06/10/2006 8:30:22 AM
We live on an old place in the country and my husband brought in an old nugrape bottle he had found. It has 2 side seams going all the way to the top of the lip, has a #48 on the bottom of the bottle, glass is clear, has stamped at the bottom DES. PAT. D-130075. On the back it has nugrape teche bottling co franklin, ia, also has purple ink with nugrape on the front of it with a tan ink background. Any idea what its worth ? trying to decide whether to go dig around in the same area he got this from or not and see what other "prizes" we can find. . Thanks a million, Shanna
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From: lorraine
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hi, can you help me identify this bottle?
Date 06/10/2006 11:40:04 AM
Hello, first gotta say WOW, great site!! I was wondering if you could help me with this bottle, hope the pic's I sent were clear, the bottle stands 11 and 5/8 inches high, the seam is around bottle where the shoulder starts, it does not continue down (no seam until 6 & 5/8 inches from bottom)then circles the bottle and goes up 4" and stops at first lip. it is deep Amber color and thick glass (weighs . 720kgs or 1. 92 ounces) the bottom center has a point with the letter A as shown in picture, I was wondering if this could be a john Agnew & son bottle , but would love to have your opinion. The pictures I took show what looks to be white spots all over this bottle, they are invisable to the naked eye. another thing is this bottle does not sit perfectly level, seems to be a tiny bit uneven. any value?
Thank You, Mike
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From: jp
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: atlas bottle
Date 06/10/2006 1:49:30 PM
i have a clear bottle someone said it was atlas, but there is no marking that I see. It is a rectangular base with a man kneeling and holding the bottle on his shoulder. The bottle is shaped like a soft drink bottle. . no ridges. . about 12" high. Do you know what it is or worth? Judi
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From: Jeff & Trina Lewis
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: antique bottle
Date 06/10/2006 6:26:41 PM
I found this bottle a couple of days ago on the one side of the bottle it says "registered trade mark corry & co. s gold medal" the other side says "aerated waters cromac spings belfast established 1850" I was wondering if you have an info about this bottle and maybe a value of it? Can you please help me. From Jeff & Trina Lewis
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From: Anthony & Lydia Green
To: Digger
Subject: Lacky's iron bitters
Date 06/10/2006 6:34:59 PM
Hi Digger, Here is the bottle I had asked you about last week with some pictures of the base, if it is not re fired how was this base produced? Thanks again for your time. Regards, Anthony
It is not impossible it was fire-polished to remove a pontil mark, your bottle does not match the description of the ones known and could be earlier- I'd guess 1870s- More likely, you have a flaw created as part of the manufacturing process. I do not know how early Lacky was in business in Bloomington, IL.
Digger
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From: Chris Gill r88
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Pepsi/Mason jar
Date 06/10/2006 8:23:47 PM
A coworker of mine has a quart Mason jar that is embossed on one side with Pepsi, and on the other side with Mason. She said it was passed down to her from either her grandmother or her great grandmother. She was told that it came in a box of washing powder. She would like to know more about this jar. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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From: ronnie skipper
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Could you help with this one?
Date 06/10/2006 9:54:09 PM
Hello, I've just began my bottle collecting, picked this one up I would guess a poison ???? If you could help me with the year and value That would be real nice TY Ron.
Could be 1910-1920 but probably newer and more like 1960-1970. Looks much like the hobnail pattern but form is off for anything old. Pontil looks newer or foreign maybe Mexican or Eastern European. $20-25
Digger
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From: Suzzette Meeks er_57
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 06/10/2006 11:30:44 PM
We were taking down and old house and under the floor we found a bottle it looks almost like the old coke bottles but has Brandimist on it and the date of 1929. Have you ever heard of this, if so what do you think it would be worth. Thank You So Much For Any Help Karen
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From: Lemons James
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: KEEP IT OR NOT
Date 06/11/2006 11:36:30 AM
Hi there i have a 1982 world champions bottle of coke/st louis cardinals i would like to find out if is worth anything can you help me. Thanks patty hi there i have a 1982 world champions bottle of coke/st louis cardinals i would like to find out if is ; worth anything can you help me. Thanks patty
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From: Barbara Coffinberger
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: what is it?
Date 06/11/2006 1:18:47 PM
Hello, I just found an old bottle that has Carter’s 7 ½ Made in USA stamped on the bottom. It appears to have had either a cork or glass stopper for the top. The glass is clear. I can just barely make out side seams in the glass. There are several air bubbles in the glass. I am assuming it is a medicine bottle since a Dr lived on our property some years ago and dumped his trash in a spot at the back of the property. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Barbara Barbara
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From: Midnitelady1961
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Very old poisen bottle??
Date 06/11/2006 9:38:20 AM
Dear digger, I purchased a very old unusual bottle I hope you can help With trying to figure out the value of this it is a 4 1/2" tall Millville bottle, that comes in a wooden case, On the bottle label it says Jensen Salsbery Laboratories veterinary supplies. on top of label is the word poisen, and it describes a blistering agent to be used sparingly. I've tried to research a little and it appears to be from the 1800s, the guy I brought this from found it in a old barn, it was in the original wooden case, I appreciate any help you can give me, thank you very much vicky
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From: dawn
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: miniature liquor bottles
Date 06/11/2006 2:12:25 PM
Hello Digger, I have a collection of 40 miniature liquor bottles (see picture). I went through them and picked out what I felt were the most unique (about 26 of them) and took this photo. They are all glass, all sealed, most all with tax seal intact. Contents in some is low due to evaporation I assume. Some of the bottles have two seals, a tax seal and then another seal with date. Crown Royal 1959, Seagrams V. O. 1960, Canadian O. F. C. 1963, Canadian Club 1964. A couple of them have a third seal from the state of Maryland as a "liquor excise tax" seal. So I assume all bottles are from about that time period. . I tried to take the best photo I could, if you can zoom in on the photo in any way you should be able to read the labels. There are two bottles that actually have the labeling painted or printed directly on the glass. I was curious to know if the collection has any value or if any single bottles have any value. Any info you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thank You! Pete
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From: Aliceisforu
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: two bottles
Date 06/11/2006 11:39:33 AM
I have two bottles found in the back of a old shed the first one is a old white house vinegar bottle the bottle is 12in high by 6in wide, I would like to know about what year it is and the value. The second bottle is very small 7in high by 8in wide, it had a metal band around the middle for carrying, but on the side is writing" Patented July 1st. 1913. " but its upside-down, I would like to know the use of it and the value please. thank you for any help.
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From: Dennis M. Garland
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: McCormick Patriot Series whiskey bottles
Date 06/11/2006 7:41:18 PM
Greetings, My aunt gave me a set of eight McCormick Patriot Series bottles. The boxes are about 13" tall and it says the bottles hold 4/5 of a quart. The bottles are empty but otherwise are still in their original boxes and enclosed in styrofoam. I've looked around on the internet but have only found a set of 6 1/2" bottles offered on EBay for $175. 00. I'd like to know what sort of insurance value I should place on this set and would be grateful for any information you can provide. Denny Garland, dmg48
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From: Bill Driscoll
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: value of bottle
Date 06/11/2006 8:29:46 PM
hi; we have a green Caldwell's rum bottle with a ship on the front with whiskey kegs on it. it measures 7" long by 3. 5 inches wide. on the back it says "federal law forbids sale or reuse of this bottle. bottom says one pint. we were wondering if you knew when it was made and it's approximate value thank you so much bill
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From: Lisa Carney
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Honey's beverage
Date 06/11/2006 9:40:15 PM
Hi, I came across your site looking to find out when ( and possibly the value) a certain bottle was made. ( I saw a question similar on 04-03-04 from Linda Derry. )I have a friend that has the same kind of beverage bottle( the Honey's beverage bottle with the cheerleader on it) but I believe he said that the bottom of the bottle has 1081 c 13. Any information would be appreciated. Thank-you, Lisa C.
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From: joe & joan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle question
Date 06/11/2006 9:51:48 PM
Hello Digger, , , , I live in Kennebunk Maine. Recently I found, buried in the woods, three bottles, one broken. They look like a beer bottle, dark brown and about the right size. On the side of them it says " No deposit No return Not to be refilled. On the bottom are some numbers, It says One Way and I think it says Duraglas. There are no labels of any kind. I was wondering what they were used for, how old are they, any value? These bottle were in a thick wooded area, away from any homes and buried about 4 inches deep. I just stumbled on to them after a lot of rain and I found them by accidentally hitting one with a pointed stick. What do you think? Thanks, , , , Joe Mellone
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From: Tonya Calvert
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle research
Date 06/12/2006 2:06:55 PM
I am looking for info for a bottle that my dad had. It is a clear bottle (looks like a torpedo but with a flat bottom) with no embossing on it. The only thing on it is on the bottom and it is K B Lwith a small D arched at the top, T in the middle, 192 under the T and I centered under all. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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From: Rand Smith
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Hunting
Date 06/12/2006 2:23:45 PM
Digging was my passion in the late 60's early 70's and I managed to come across some nice finds. I haven't done much hunting in quite some time and would like to get back involved, but it seems finding dig sites is much more difficult now. I live in Conway Arkansas, can you give me some tips on where and or how to locate places to dig? Thanks for your help Rand Smith Arkansas.
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From: Suzan o: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: hi
Date 06/12/2006 2:40:16 PM
I have a bottle that has been in my family a number of years. It is the head of Glenn Miller and says that embossed at the bottom. It is numbered on the bottom and is has an embossed EL on the back. Any ideas, age, rarity, value ?? Thanks Susan
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From: achris843
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: JOHN RYAN/1866 SAVANNAH GA.
Date 06/12/2006 4:25:56 PM
I would like to know the value of this bottle please. It is cobalt and has a blob top mint condition or at least i think so. Can't send picture right now
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From: shelly timber 3
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle in a bottle
Date 06/12/2006 11:17:46 PM
I want to know if you can tell me anything about a bottle in a bottle. It seems to be some sort of medicine. The bottle is brown with a plastic screw on top . It has the numbers 1492, 18, and 4 on the bottom. It also has a B inside a circle. There is a smaller bottle inside. The smaller bottle inside does not appear to have an opening at the top. There is still some content inside and since I don't know what it is I don't handle the bottle much to investigate it.
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From: DIEGO SZILAGYI
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Cognac Napoleon - reserve 1802-
Date 06/13/2006 11:31:14 AM
Dear Sir good day, I have a bottle of Cognac champagne. The front labels says: cognac napoleon grande fine champagne reserve 1802. e. piercel de saint-jacques. The back label says ce produit provient de la province de champagne (france) pierre celestin. de la maison de saint jacques, reserve 1802. etait le fournisseur officel de l'empereur napoleon 1er the bottles color is olive green and the labels are like if there where made out of brown paper bag. It has a a cooper wire net on it and the neck of the bottle is covered in sand. I would like to now if you know anything in regards to this bottle. Any informtion you can provide me would be great !! best regards, Diego
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From: Caron Black
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Iowa State Liquor Decanter
Date 06/13/2006 3:37:16 PM
Hi Digger: I have a Liquor Decanter that is the shape of the State Capital Building of Iowa and has never been opened. I believe they came out in 1971. Do you know the value of this, if any or any history on this. Thanks, Caron Caron.
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From: Lisa 0on
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Bottles.
Date 06/13/2006 9:20:16 PM
I have several old bottles. My father was a construction worker. He has dug up alot of bottles, I have them in my possesion. One I will as about is "White Eagle Soda Company" of Indian Orchard, MA. Do old bottles have much value? Thank you. Lisa.
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From: Joan 3
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ?
Date 06/14/2006 11:31:35 AM
HOW LONG DOES WHISKEY LAST IN A UNOPENED BOTTLE (MALT)
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From: joel2 llo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question about a WW2 bottle
Date 06/14/2006 12:29:41 PM
Hello I am from the Principality of Monaco (europe) I just found this bottle on a WW2 US GI camp in my area and I would like to know for what it was made for(whiskey, soda...?) following the pictures thank you in advance for your help around the bottle it's mark FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE USE OF THIS BOTTLE and on the bottom 4/5 QUART all around bests regards joel and sorry for my english
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From: DJohn37
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Date Cola
Date 06/14/2006 12:18:43 PM
Dear Digger - I'm not a bottle collector, but I am researching the date palm and its numerous edible products. Recently I bought on EBay a 6 ounce clear bottle with an applied color label (red and white) with the name e "Date Cola" (Trade Mark Registered) and an image of two date palms. On the rear of the bottle it says "Date Cola Inc. " In the published literature on date palm products, I cannot find any mention of a soft drink flavored with date fruit. There is no indication on the bottle where it is from, but it looks like an American bottle. It looks relatively recent by the design. Any idea about where it comes from? Any information will be most appreciated. Thanks, Dennis Johnson Cincinnati OH
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From: noel snow bc
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: green bottle
Date 06/14/2006 5:57:25 PM
Hi. . saw your website. . seemed to be useful to a point. I have a long bottle...round...very light green almost clear...vines intertwining at the 14" tall. . and has the logo L. Rose & Co about 3" from the neck of the bottle.... . the lettering is raised as well as the design which makes it complete glass not painted! .... on the bottom of one side it says J K & S. . the other side has numbers either 8712 or 871Z in the middle it has the letter W There seems to be a seam as if factory made...looking at the top of the bottle though it appears to be blown glass and has a lip(not very large tho) as if a porcelain/cork. . top should have been there! there are small air bubbles throughout the glass itself. . any information on this would be quite helpful and appreciated!.... . Noel
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From: sandra. santessoc. ca
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Cutter Standard Mark
Date 06/14/2006 6:34:43 PM
Dear Digger, I've been trying to find the company and product for this small clear glass bottle that we've found in Alberta Canada. The bottom has an 8-sided crest with the words CUTTER STANDARD around a cross. I've only found one other reference to such a mark. It was on your web-site and was unanswered. Do you know this mark?? Here's a pic. . (Thank You Sandra Santesso
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From: tina
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Home Bitters Co
Date 06/14/2006 10:31:17 PM
My husband found an old bitters bottle years ago. I t is that old lite green glass color and is about 7 1/2 inches hish to the top of neck. it is 3 inchs across and1 1/2 inches thick. on one side it reads HOME BITTERS Co and on the other it reads ST LOUIS Mo there are no embossings on the front or back and the glass is raised in the same shape as the bottle on the front and back. the sides are also raised glass, at least that is the best way I can describe it. it is like a different molding to shape the bottle this way. My husband found it 35 years ago and was told at the time by the antique trader that it was very rare. what can you tell me if anything. thanks tina sipes
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From: tina
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Home bitter co
Date 06/14/2006 10:32:50 PM
I forgot to mention that on the bottom of the bottle it says D. O. C tina sipes
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From: tina
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Home Bitters co
Date 06/14/2006 10:50:31 PM
I guess the raised part of the bottle would be the seam s. thanks tina sipes also have two baby bottles one smaller one is a whisky flask that lay flat on the table with a tube that connects(do not have) and runs to a nipple. they have sayings on them, rymes, the whisky one and says teddys pet and peaceful nights and on the top it has for your baby and then 5-10 testimony, 10-15 ceremony, 15-20 matrimony, 20-30 alimony, 30-40 easy money. the baby bottle has universal feeder inside an embossed medical symbol and circal and measurements on the back . what can you tell me about them thanks tina sipes
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From: Leslie. Dunavan navan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 06/15/2006 2:31:46 PM
I recently saw your post regarding an illini decanter. I notice that it is an old add dating in 2004. I was wondering if you still have it. Thanks Leslie
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From: Mike & Tara onca
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Confused in Canada???
Date 06/15/2006 2:21:43 PM
just wondering if you could tell me anything at all about this old ceramic bottle I've got. It has F. L. GRA stamped into it I've sent you some pic's to look at. Hope you can help me out. Thanks for your time
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From: rabbitt gregory
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Lozogo 91/2 in tall
Date 06/15/2006 5:03:07 PM
Hi have a bottle sun colored amethyst , 91/2 in tall paneled on the bottom one side reads Prepared by Dr Peter Farney & Sons Co Chicago Ill. U. S. A. on the other side large raised letters Lozogo Del. Dr. Pietro pat applied for on bottom late late 1800s thanks for any info . .
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From: Anne K. Hilton wyo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Budweiser Lager Bier Bottle with Paper Label
Date 06/15/2006 6:49:23 PM
Digger, I am very interested in your help in tracking down additional information on this bottle. It was found during a remodel of an 1883 Masonic Lodge when the original floor was torn up. The bottle was actually underneath the original floor, which makes me think that it was put their during construction, perhaps by one of the builders. Pictures are attached which show the label (not in the best condition as it is torn and dirty). The bottle is clear and has not been cleaned in any way since its discovery. It is thicker glass with visible bubbles in the glass and the bottle sits somewhat crooked on its base. The bottle is 12 inches high. The guarantee reads "We guarantee that this Beer is brewed especially for own trade according to the Budweiser Process of the best Saazer Hops and finest Barley and warranted to keep in any climate. Take notice that our Corks are branded with our Trade Mark" The cork is not with this bottle. The Crest bears the logo of Conrad and Co. and has trademark no. 6376. The seam is not visible on the lip of the bottle and the lip is even. On the base of the bottle it is embossed "A. B C. M. Co. " with "E-1" on the middle of the bottom. I have researched but found nothing on the Budweiser and Conrad bottles with the label...only information on bottles that have been embossed. I am particularly curious about the time frame of this bottle. I have read that Conrad and Co. went bankrupt in 1883...which is the time the building was being constructed. What do you think this bottle tells about the time period in which the building was constructed and the type of people who would have been building the building (in other words how common was this bottle and what is some of its history)??? If it makes any difference we are located in Laramie, Wyoming, an old railroad town. Does this bottle (even in its present condition) have any worth??? Any information you can provide would be very helpful in helping us construct a more complete picture of the building. Thank you for your time! Annie
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From: KAREN MANASCO intellex
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: QUESTION.... Green glass bottle with clasped hands...(PICTURE INCLUDED)
Date 06/15/2006 7:53:16 PM
Hello! Love your website! Thought I would drop a question your way. The image below (I'm sorry it is sideways) is the bottle in question. It weighs 9. 6 ounces, is just shy of 6 1/2" tall The bottom is just a fraction under 3" wide, while the top of the bottle is 1 1'4". The opening is 3/4" wide. There are no markings or embossing. It appears to be crudely made, heavy for it's size and has many bubbles. Under the clasped hands is an indention in the bottle at the bottom, as well as an indention in the back, only deeper. This leads me to believe the bottle was a two part mold which is damaged or something. Looking at the bottom of the bottle, I can see the bottle is off center of the glass, meaning the inside of the bottle is not centered. Around the bottom of the lip of the bottle, there are four tiny little points which are all connected to a line in the glass, two at the ends of the 'seam s' and two others in the middle of those. I sure appreciate any input you may have. Thank you kindly. Karen Manasco
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From: pjuneau e
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 06/15/2006 8:25:52 PM
Please tell me about a bottle that is engraved with McCormick&Co MFC Chemists Balto MD and one that is apparently a medication bottle because it is marked with a 2 meaning 2 ounces and it has cc's and drams. On the bottom it is marked with Lyric. Thank You Peggy
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From: BonnieCoe
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Value
Date 06/15/2006 9:05:47 PM
Digger My sister asked me to get online and see if I can find the value of something she has. I haven't seen it as we live 750 miles apart. She says she has a jug of wine never opened. About 3 feet tall or more. It is Chianti wine (1964) (Cartaldo) Bologna Bros. Inc. I am wondering if you can tell me the value of it. Thanks Bonnie
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From: mds516nt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whistle bottling company
Date 06/16/2006 4:22:41 PM
Hi Digger, I have come across a green glass bottle that appears to be a soda bottle that says "WHISTLE " and below that "FOR QUALITY" and then near the bottom of the bottle it says" WHISTLE BOTTLING COMPANY MUSKOGEE OKLA. CONTENTS 6 1/2 FLU OZS. I have contacted the Library here as well as our local musuem and neither havebeen able to come up with anything.... HELP!!! I f can give me any info. value, history, ect. I would greatly appreciate it. Michelle mds516net
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From: Dean Brown shire
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 06/16/2006 7:36:13 PM
I have a light blue bottle with "EDWARD FELLER UNION MADE CANTON. O". On the base of the bottle is C. & Co No. 6. the bottle is round except there are panels on about 1" of the bottom of the bottle . Could you help me evaluate the bottle? the bottle is approx. 8" tall and 2 1/2 " in diameter. deanhire
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From: williAM
kinzalow 7
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: black bottle?
Date 06/16/2006 9:57:01 PM
hi digger. I have this bottle that's 10 1/2" tall- neck is 3 1/2" long-base 3 1/4", the bottle is dark brown so dark it looks black, the lip has three parts- top 3/4"-under that 1/4" lip that's flared out 1/16" then on each side under that lip are two lips one on each side about 1" long and 3/16" drop in the middle of the lip, no mold marks, no marks on the bottom just a plain old bottle. any information. thanks kinzalow
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From: shelle tions
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: green bottle
Date 06/17/2006 11:07:03 AM
Can you please help me. I have had this bottle for many many years but don't remember how or where I got it. It is green with a raised image of the Eiffel Tower on one side and information about it on the other. On the bottom it says made in italy. It stands 11" tall with the stopper in and the circle bottom part is 6" wide and it is 2" thick. Any idea of its age and if it is worth anything?
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From: Brian Shea
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Franklin 1845 bottle
Date 06/22/2006 11:43:52 AM
Hello, I came across a question you were asked about a 2. 5 inch bottle with franklin products 1845 on the bottom. I have found an identical bottle. Can you tell me anything about it? All I can find out about it when I search are people asking questions about the same. Three so far. Thanks,
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From: Edna Welch
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Mason Fruit Jars
Date 06/17/2006 1:14:43 PM
I have several Perfect Mason Jars with numbers 1-13, but I don't know which is the most valuable and what they are worth. I have one that looks like a 6 or a G and two different ones that are a nine and I have a square one instead of round. I also have an Atlas Strong Shoulder Mason with a three on the bottom. These are quart jars and I have a pint Mason Patent Nov. 30, 1858 which I would like the value of it. I have a double cola bottle also. Sincerely, Edna
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From: Sheila Johnson s
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Thomas Edison Bottle
Date 06/17/2006 1:20:05 PM
Hi Digger, found this in my parents basement in sandusky oh. It's 8. 5 inches high and 7. 5 inches wide. The cork is broke at the neck but the cork that seals it is in tact. It has Kentucky Bourbon in it. Says: Thomas Edison 125th Anniversary 1972. Is it worth anything or should I just keep it in the family. Thanks Sheila Hi Digger, found this in my parents basement in sandusky oh. It's 8. 5 inches high and 7. 5 inches wide. The cork is broke at the neck but the cork that seals it is in tact. It has Kentucky Bourbon in it. Says: Thomas Edison 125th Anniversary 1972. Is it worth anything or should I just keep it in the family. Thanks Sheila680757723-1150564805=:10225--
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From: Edna Welch
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Beautiful Blue Liquor Bottle
Date 06/17/2006 1:30:28 PM
I have a beautiful blue liquor bottle with a glass top that my son brought home from Spain. It has a handle blown into the glass on the side of the bottle which looks like a vinegar bottle with an oval at the bottom moving up to a little slender with a round design and then straight and curves out some where the glass top fits into the bottle. On the bottom it has the date of 1973 and the number 12 and KY-ORB or 8 and 230. I assume that it is maybe Kentucky Bourbon and made in Dec. 1973. The bottle would make a beautiful lamp if one knew how to cut a hole in the bottom and fix th lid as a topper on a lamp. Sincerely, Edna
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From: mike ross
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: silver spring clifton nj
Date 06/17/2006 2:37:24 PM
Dear Digger, I recently came across an old clear seltzer bottle with a silver "tap" on top of it. The bottle was from the Silver Spring Bottling Works in Clifton N. J. Could you tell me how old it is and if it has any value? Thanks, Mike Ross
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From: Jerry Richards
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hannah & Hogg
Date 06/17/2006 5:13:47 PM
CAMe across bottle of Hannah & Hogg, in " binocular " type leather case. paper label, says bottled by I. R. B. W. No 4, Kentucky. Curious as to value, if any. Had not heard of this before. Thanks Jerry Richards
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From: Melinda Faye ueen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: CROWN ROYAL 1972 NEVER OPENED????
Date 06/17/2006 11:41:43 PM
Hello, me and my husband are wondering about the value of a bottle of crow royal he was given by his boss that is un opened and the seal is marked 1972. We noticed your questions on your site are old and most un answered so we hope your still given out help. Thanks so much- melinda and charles
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From: Webergwen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 06/17/2006 8:29:54 PM
I have a purple bottle 9" high and 5" wide One side has a sailing ship picture with FRANKLIN underneath and the other side has a picture of an eagle with TWD underneath. Any information you can give me will be very much appreciated. Thank you. Gwen
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From: jon mayr
To: JAOk20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Can You Please tell me what this is
Date 06/18/2006 1:22:59 AM
Hello Digger, I recently found a bottle at a yard sale that caught my eye. I have no idea what it is but I will do my best to explain it to you, also I am including some pictures of it. It is a white (I am not sure what it is made of) bottle with a blue picture of some ships and I believe a church in the background. On the back of the bottle is a raised (up from the bottle) picture of a windmill, some houses and some clouds. the bottle has a top that is made of the same material and has a cork on it. on the cork there is writing that says "34 PORT". these numbers appear on the bottom of the bottle: D-334 also 119 and 63. around the outside of the bottom of the bottle it says, "Federal Law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle. " Please help me to figure out what it is. I believe it may be old? and also it is in absolutely PERFECT condition. It looks like it has been stored and there is not a flaw on it. Also, is it worth anything? Anyways, Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you so much, Jon Mayr
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From: Jane Kozak k
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: re : bottles
Date 06/18/2006 4:03:41 AM
Hi There My name e is Jane and I have found this bottle I have not seen before, and would appreciate any information on it that you may have, thank you in advance for your time. The bottle is clear with a light green tinge to it, and it says across the top of it N B W then below that is National Bottling WKS then again.......... . NBW 36 West 21st St. Bayonne. N. J. REGISTERED THIS BOTTLE NOT TO BE SOLD and on the bottom of the bottle it says 1627.....................EG25, or FG25 can you help me with this ??? Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you Jane jane_kozak
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From: Edward a
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: smile bottle
Date 06/18/2006 12:14:46 PM
hi digger, l enjoy your site. dean wolfe asked a question about a smile bottle with chas. krzykwa, jr. on it. that was my greatgrandfather. they had a smile orange soda franchise on oneida st. in shamokin, from about the late 1800's to after the prohibition. the cost of bottles, and people not returning them, put the company out of business. my dad helped bottle this soda. my family had a beer and soda business, so there are many bottles out there. I have had friends dig them up in their backyards and bring them to me. I would gladly accept, or buy, any bottles with my family name e on them. thanks, edward j. krzykwa
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From: Averil Branson . . uk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: can you help?
Date 06/18/2006 3:35:27 PM
Dear Digger Whilst browsing the Web, I was trying to find a connection with the Webb family and mineral water. My great great grandfather Richard Webb is noted as a mineral water manufacturer on the 1881 census, and his son John Gregory Webb was connected also. Can you give me any information about the Webb manufactures mention on your Web site by Maureen Black. I know they were Islington based and that's all. Any help you can give would be very gratefully received. Many thanks for your time. Averil Branson
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From: Penny Dollar
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 06/18/2006 5:04:05 PM
Dear Digger, Recently A Metal Detectors Club I belong to, found a Cauche of Lawes and Co. Ginger Ale bottles. There are probably at least 50 of them, all intact. WE know this is quite a find, . I did not do any of the digging, but one of our friends gave one of the bottles to my husband and I. I have not intentions of selling it, but would to know what the value of the bottles are. Can you help. Did find one on the computer that a diver found, full, in 2003, but that is all the info we have been able to locate. Also have an Octagan shaped bottle, very old, that has Moroline on it on all sides, and on the bottom. I figure it must have been something like Vaseline, but have hunted everywhere I can think of and no luck. Can you help? Thanks Sharlene Whitley ggot
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From: Denise
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date 06/18/2006 5:33:58 PM
Hi Digger, My husband found a bottle today. It has a round bottom. On one side it reads ROSS'S on the other side it reads BELFAST It is light green. Any clues? I can send a picture if needed. Thanks, Denise
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From: Webergwen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 06/18/2006 3:20:23 PM
I have a bottle 9 " high by 5" wide. I think it is purple color. It has sailing ship with Franklin underneath and other side has an eagle with TWD underneath. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Gwen
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From: Mercedezh
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 06/18/2006 3:58:17 PM
hi I want to know about the first clorox bottles made because I was at the beach in puerto rico and I found a bottle a glass dark bottle that says clorox on the top and I just want to know how much money does it cost now in 2006 so please contact me ill apreciate it a lot !
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From: jenni davis
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date 06/18/2006 9:31:50 PM
Hello, my name e is Johnathan Davis and I have a question. I have a Warner "Safe Liver and Kidney Cure" bottle Rochester, NY, Amber in color and approximately 10 inches tall. The picture below is from your website, and is a good example of what I have. Except for the mouth portion, the bottle is identical to the one I have. My question is how much money is this bottle worth. Thank you very much.
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From: Maggie M 87th
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Red Bottle
Date 06/19/2006 12:43:09 AM
I found this old bottle today, it's a deep dark red and stands just over 11 inches tall. I cannot find a seam or a pontil, so I don't know if it's hand blown or molded. The bottom is concave and has a mark that I cannot make out, I've included a Photoshopped picture of the mark. The black spots are mystery gunk on the inside of the bottle, any suggestions as to cleaning? As always any help is appreciated! Thank You! Maggie
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From: Ingrid
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Have u seen this before
Date 06/19/2006 6:30:04 AM
Hi Digger, Great website. Wondering if you can enlighten me as to what this drinking vessel is all about. would you have any idea of it's value. I have had someone mention it could be a Mexican sangria bottle no idea of age. I have had someone say it is an old Italian wine bottle. Thanks digger have included picture Ingrid
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From: Sharyn
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I. W Harper Decanter
Date 06/19/2006 7:06:43 AM
Hi I found your address on the web and was hoping you could give me more information on my decanter The decanter is about 9 inches high and is square. It has I. W. HARPER on the front and back and has roman coins around the top and bottom. Also the words "Federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle. On the underside of the base are the numbers 57, D-9, 51 and 4. There is also a small mark in the centre of the base (an anchor???). I see no damage at all to the decanter or the stopper. The stopper is glass with indentations around the sides and has a rubber piece to seal with the words "patent pending" with what seems to be a square between the two words. Would like to know the value of decanter if at all possible. Thank You Kind Regards Colette South Africa
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From: Huddle, Debra D.
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: What are these worth please?
Date 06/19/2006 12:59:56 PM
I have the collection of the Series of Three Duck Stamps. All three are in the original boxes and all are unopened. There is a Green-Winged Teal There is Mallards in Flight And the American Wigeons These are the Beam's Bourbon Decanter Series What are these worth Debbie Huddle
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From: mike johnson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: a rare bottle find.... I think?
Date 06/19/2006 1:01:36 PM
Digger, I recently came into possession of some bottles that seem to be rare. These bottles are not empty, they have their original contents. Does this increase the value? How do I get the value of full bottles? I have the following three full bottles with labels and medicine inside. 1. Mother's Worm Syrup - Edward Wilder and Co. 2. Normand's Balm - Healing remedy - J. H. Normand 3. "Two Bit" Chill Pill - Satanta Drug Co. Any guidance you have would be greatly appreciated. I presently do not collect bottles, but this collection given me has me intrigued. Michael Johnson Dallas, Texas
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From: Jill Gural
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BOTTLE QUESTION
Date 06/19/2006 1:17:44 PM
Hi, I am sorry to bother you but I have a question I am hoping for your help with. I have 2 bottles that were dug the first is a Amber brown liberty flask with the eagle on it and back reads Willington Glass Co West Willington Conn. has an applies top. Excellent Condition and the second is a Cobalt blue poison front reads poison (2X) the middle front has an embossed skull and crossbones and two embossed stars. Bottom is embossed S&D 173. Do you think these are valuable at all and where is the best place or person to sell them if they are. Thanks for all your help. Sincerely, Jill Gural
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From: Landis, Joseph A
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: elvis decan
Date 06/19/2006 2:47:25 PM
I have 4 Elvis decanters 3 of which have alcohol in them, they are mint condition and have the boxes for each, all music boxes work and I have the price tag for 2 of them when they where purchased in the late 70's early 80's. Are they worth anything? Jody Landis Attachment N1: image001.jpg
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From: Carole Posey
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bicentennial bottles
Date 06/19/2006 2:50:13 PM
I have about 8 of these bottles. The label is Waterfill-Frazier straight bourbon bottle and is white and pictures the Alabama Great seal, American and Alabama flags. 1776-1976 The bottom has Heritage China Genuine Porcelain Liquor Bottle185 1976 Back of bottle has the state of Alabama saluting the US on the Bicentennial Bottle is appo. 7"wide X 5" high X 2" thick. What do you think these are worth. They are filled with Kentucky Straight Bourbon wiskey. I do understand the Waterfill & Fraizier Distillery burned to the ground and they never rebuilt. Thank you for any help. Carole Thanks. HYPERLINK "mail
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From: Jim Griffing
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date 06/19/2006 4:30:37 PM
hi digger I would like to know about a bottle a friend has it is embossed full quart Kentucky dew burns, donovan agents the bottle shaped like Saratoga mineral water qt 2peace mold dark Amber hope you can tell me something about age and if it is a good bottle to have don't have a picture thanks a lot jim griffing
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From: Veeterrr
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: gilbey's spey royal scotch bottle with Scottish dancer to music
Date 06/19/2006 12:38:05 PM
hi, do you know of any where they do reproduction labels for this bottle, what year it maybe, any address I could get information. it has the white and red plaid 18" tall abouts, also do they all play a different tune and what would they be? thanks laveta
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From: Micki Bailey-
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Leather-bound green glass bottle w/ Royal Coat of Arms
Date 06/19/2006 6:52:49 PM
I found a bottle (see attached) that has a similar coat of arms as the UK, Great Britain and Northern Ireland below, but the bottle has a few changes: 1. The lion faces the unicorn, 2. The lion's tongue is hanging out like he's licking something, 3. The Fleur-de-Lis is replaced by a corn cob, 4. The unicorn is NOT chained, but has a choker, 5. The words on the shield "Honi soit qui mal y pense" are almost unreadable as they are covered up by both paws and both hooves. No other markings are on the bottle you see above. The bottom is also covered. The glass inside is green. The top screws off and looks like a plastic top covered by a wooden exterior. Do you know what is this? I couldn't find it on e-bay or the web to reference it. Micki Bailey-Florko
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From: Scott and Jacque Mgebroff
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Your web page said to write you about this bottle
Date 06/19/2006 9:16:20 PM
On your page about Designer Sodas 1910 - 1940, there is the R. C. Grahambottle, patent number 49730. I have one that my Dad got somewhere. The embossing in the middle of one side says, "SODA WATER" and underneath it says, "BOTTLING CO CON 6 FL OZ. " On the other side it says, "SODA WATER" AND underneath it says, "PROPERTY OF COCA-COLA. " The embossing on the bottom edge says, " PAT OCT 3 1916 - NOV 14 1922. " The embossing on the bottom says, "AUSTIN TEX. " Hope this info is useful. Scott Mgebroff
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From: Renee Lopez
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Wildcat Juice
Date 06/19/2006 10:26:45 PM
Hi Digger, I recently bought an item at an auction. It is a whiskey decanter, I think. It is a brown jug with a naked woman attached to the cork. She is sitting on the top of the jug. The jug is sitting in a metal carriage pulled by a brown pottery donkey and there are hooks on the metal carriage that hold small pottery mugs. The words "little brown jug" are painted on the front of the jug and the words "Wildcat Juice aged in the woods" on the back. It has all of the pieces and no breaks or chips. There is writing on the bottom of the jug, but I can't make it out even when I tried to do a relief. It has sentimental value since it belonged to my late aunt and I remember it from her house when I was a child, but I never knew where it came from or what it contained. Can you provide any insight? Thank you!
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From: katie003
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date 06/19/2006 11:47:40 PM
Hello, my name e is Katie and I have a question regarding one of my glass bottles. I have been collecting for years, but I don't know a whole lot about them. It has become a love affair after finding my first medicine bottles in my Grandma's woods. I buy only what appeals to me, and don't pay much attention to what the retail value could be. ( although it would be fun to know) I will give you as much information as possible in regards to knowing what the bottle was likely used for and an age. Any information would be greatly appreciated! The color is aqua green. the length is approx. 9 inches. the collar is close to a sloping collar . I couldn't find a picture of a single or double collar. On the bottom there are embossed letters. The last letter is hard to make out. It is almost like a more rounded up-side-down "u". The letters are either: CVP, CVD, CVO or the up-side-down "u". It is a molded bottle. The seams run up to the collar. The collar also has lines, but they don't line up with the other seam s. The shape is more rounded than a torpedo bottle. If you hold the bottle up-side-down, it looks like a regular, huge light bulb. It can only lay on it's side. I think the diameter of the rounded part is about 4 inches. It is in good to very good cond. I greatly appreciate your time and would be thrilled with any information you could give me. If I am e-mailing the wrong person, I apologize and could you please forward my question? Thank you again and I look forward to hearing from you! Regards, Katie
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From: mjbakst
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Horlick's bottle w/ label under glass
Date 06/20/2006 12:24:51 AM
I'm wondering when and where this bottle was made. I have seen pictures of similar Horlicks bottles with the label under glass, but none of them have had the motto "that's meat and drink to me". I would be interested to know how rare my bottle is and a range of value would be greatly appreciated. The bottle is 9 1/2" tall. Thanks so much.
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From: Sharon de Geus
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Giant Chianti Wine Bottles
Date 06/20/2006 12:59:15 AM
Hello, I am wondering if you know where I can find a 1950's - 1960's Giant Chianti Wine Bottle. It is in the shape of an original Chianti straw covered Chianti bottles, it is thick, green glass, a little over a 1/4 inch wide thickness, with a long, tall neck, about 3-4 feet tall? I broke my father's and am trying hard to find another one, but am having quite a difficult time. Thank you for any help. Sharon de Geus
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From: denise hecht cht
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle questions
Date 06/20/2006 9:04:42 AM
I have 4 bottles I am not sure whether I need to hang onto them. 2 of them are 4 " and both square, one amethyst and one aqua tint (no markings on either one but do have seam s), one clear that says GUARANTEED FLASK on it with an old cork in the opening. The last one is 3 3/8" (and 1 1/4" at the base) clear, narrow, round on one side and comes to a beveled point the length of it on the other side (and appears to have a 1 9 2 on the bottom of it. I know this isn't much to go on but I thought I would ask. Thank you for providing this service. Denise Hecht
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From: MAXINE SWARTS
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: contact for inquiry to old Baxter bottle
Date 06/20/2006 3:11:33 PM
Dear Digger, Anyway that I could contact Eddie Nichols who wrote to you about some old Baxter IV bottles (see below to refresh your memory)? I would be interested in purchasing them. Thank you, Maxine Hey Digger, I recently came across some clear machine made Distilled Water bottles in the attic of an old building. They are 13" tall by 4" wide. The metal hanger is intact and works fine and the cap is still on with four plastic tubes running down to the bottom of the bottle. On the bottom reads: Property of Baxter Laboratories Bottle Made in U. S. A. 1 and the number 7 and 2 with a I inside a diamond inside a circle in the middle of these numbers. On the backside are embossed CUBIC CENTIMETERS running longways in the middle of two rows of embossed numbers. The left side numbers are upside down and graduate from 1900 down to 0 in sequence of a hundred. The right side starts at 2000 and graduates down to 200. On the front of the bottle is embossed TWO LITERS right above the label. The label reads U. S. Army Special Vacoliter No. WA 195551 STERILE, NON-PYROGENIC DISTILLED WATER If contents are to be used for parenteral therapy, add ingredients and use within 3 hours after removing diaphragm. CAUTION: To be used only by or on the prescription of a physician. List No. 70 Baster Laboratories, Inc. Glenview, Ill. College Point, N. Y. Any info on age/value sure would be appreciated. By the way, the brushes my wife bought from you for part of my stocking stuffer last Christmas really are great! This year I'm hinting around to her that I want your Secrets of Privy Digging and Medicines books. :) Thanks Digger!!! Southern Regards, Eddie Nichols Eddie, Thanks for the kind words. A short bit of detective work turned up this information. Baxter Laboratories was founded in 1931 as, "the first manufacturer of commercially prepared intravenous solutions.... In 1933, the company opened its first manufacturing facility in a renovated automobile showroom in Glenview, Illinois. There, six employees turned out the complete line of five solutions in glass containers. " When WWII broke out they were the only company producing such solutions that met with Armed Forces Specifications. They still sell the sterile distilled water which is advertised for irrigation (I don't want to know) but not in glass bottles. I'd guess you bottles were made between 1940 - 1960. Interesting, but they probably do not have much value...maybe $2 - 5 each. Digger
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From: JERRIE MCNEMAR
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Mexican Tequila Bottle
Date 06/20/2006 3:36:59 PM
Have one old Mexican tequila bottle with a spiritual picture on the inside of the bottle. It has tequila written on the bottom of the bottle. If you know more information about this bottle information would be appreciated.
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From: Geraldine Zasimowich
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey bottle
Date 06/20/2006 4:19:03 PM
hi digger, , , , I dont know if u can help me or not, , I have bottles that have a music box and a scottish lad dancing the jim inserted in teh bottom of the bottle, , and another one with a ballerina dancer in the bottom, , one is gilbys, scotch whiskey, glen spey distillar, , , came from my grandmothers home can u tell me anything about bottles with musical players in them?? thanks I am geraldine zasimwich, , at ---thank so much !! geraldine zasimowich
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From: Jennifer Strahan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: VALUE OF A BOTTLE
Date 06/20/2006 5:45:26 PM
Soda Water Coca Cola 9fl Oz With Indian Bogalusa On Two Sides And Bottom Picture Of Indian Six Around Neck Two Opposite Bogalusa La Four Sided Concaved Round On Top Square Most The Way Down Round At Bottom Interested In Value And Date
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From: BRIDGET
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: jack daniels
Date 06/20/2006 7:04:23 PM
hey digger----- I have a friend that just come back from new Orleans and they found an old whiskey bottle with a cork cap and a shot glass in the cap dated for 1901. they have been down trying to restore houses that were tore up from hurricane Katrina. it reminded me of the old serving bottles. any idea on what it would be worth Thank you, Bridget email- br