March 2006 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2006
From: C. Tipney
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 03/01/2006 12:47:53 AM
glass bottle, about 30 cm high, 5" diameter, with a rounded out bottom, looks very old. what purpose could this bottle have had because it cannot be set upright without any support???
You have a round bottom soda bottle probably one which contained ginger ale and Club soda, as those was the most popular beverages bottled in these bottles. they were imported into this country from England in great number. The often advertised 25 cent rebate on returned bottles. The bottles date from about 1870-1911. Digger Read More about Round Bottom Sodas
Circa 1879
Circa 1906 Diamond Round Bottom Ginger Ale
Circa 1898 Ad for Round Bottom Bottles
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From: Glen Harvey
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: unknown bottle
Date 03/01/2006 2:02:14 AM
I found a bottle at the goodwill shop and it is about 8-9 inches tall with a corked stopper on top, the color is some type of grayish white and on the front of the bottle is pictures of all kinds of ships painted in blue and on the back is a picture of a windmill the same color as the bottle and on the bottom it says federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle and then some numbers D334 then under those numbers it has 119 8 63 the colors of this bottle almost looks like Delft to me plus it has a handle on top right below the stopper. Any idea on how old this bottle is and the value of it? Thank you Darla Harvey
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From: anna
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old corkscrew shaped chianit bottle
Date 03/01/2006 4:25:29 AM
Digger, Hello. I am coming to you for help as I have looked everywhere for an answer to this question. A friend of mine has a 1969-1970 unopened bottle of Chianti wine. The bottle is very unusual in that it is 19 1/2 inches tall and the neck of the bottle corkscrews up to the top. He was told many years ago that it could be worth thousands because when they tried to ship these bottles from Italy most of them broke off at the neck. I will send a picture of this bottle. Do you know what it might be worth? If not maybe you can tell me where to look. I suspect that any worth will only be in the bottle not the actual wine. The bottle has the following information on the label. Stefani Chianti Denominazione di origine Controlla wine produced in Italy by N. Stefani-Certaldo ( firenze italy) Hope you can help. My friend is an elderly man and he is interested in selling it. I wanted to help him but I was hoping to make sure he gets what it is worth. Thank you, Anna Kobuki
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From: christina beverage
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: rrr radway
Date 03/01/2006 8:47:23 AM
Digger, My husband was pushing rock with his dozer he stopped and got off and in front of the blade was a bottle. On the front it says R R R RADWAY & CO NEW YORK on on side it says ACT OF CONGRESS and on the other it says ENTD ACORD TO. I was just curious if you could tell me an approximate on the years and what it might be worth? Tina
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From: p. ingham
3@ntlworld
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/01/2006 1:39:03 PM
hi mate can you tell me I have a miniature bottle of apricot luxardo liqueur in a vase shaped bottle is this worth anything regards paul
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From: kathy corner
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/01/2006 2:06:27 PM
I have in my position a bottle that was made in Buffalo NY the doctors name e is R. V Pierce M. D Extract of smart weed the bottle is clear and it looks just like the one I looked up on your web page and I couldn't find were you have priced it on one of your pages it said that it was very rare and I am asking you to give me a price on it . It is all there no chips or nothing there is not a number on the bottom.
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From: Shelby Kloba 28
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Questions
Date 03/01/2006 3:45:48 PM
I have a bottle that was found in my Kitchen floor recently. It is an Overholt Whiskey bottle with cork. There are raised letters on the back that read 'Union Made C. B. B. A. '. I have been trying to find someone who would know anything about this. Thank You, Shelby Kloba
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From: rabbitt gregory
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 11:53 PM
Subject: pontil bottle C. Ellis & Co Philada huge bubbles offset high kick up pontil double coller lite lime green 7 in seam stops at shoulder thanks mrs gregory
From: Digger
To: rabbitt gregory Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 4:39 AM
Subject: Re: pontil bottle Ellis was an early Phila druggist. the bottle was probably citrate of magnesia. In aqua, blue green or greenish blue, they are quite common often selling between $35-75 Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
From: rabbitt gregory t2424
To: Digger
Subject: Re: pontil bottle
Date 03/01/2006 4:58:46 PM
I thank you am buying books that you have written will try and acquire all your editions you are truly a life saver for bottle collectors I thanks you for all your help and quick response...I have tried Mark Smith Art Church and Fred Holabird and no one is sure about the druggist except rare...I need your help on 2 more 1 in tombston above the Property of...In tombstone Chas G Vernon Druggist Florida N. Y. beautiful almost attic mint light blue to darker blue 7 in high blob drippy crude top seam stops at shoulder . bottom around back this bottle not to be sold- 6 paneled almost 7 in Pepto Mangan "Gude lime aqua on the bottom Dr. A Gude & Co. . beautiful high embossed heart inside heart
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From: May2006
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Emailing: 100_0183, 100_0184, 100_0189, 100_0191
Date 03/01/2006 7:34:22 PM
Hello, I am a construction worker in Cecil County Maryland. Me and a couple of fellow workers were digging the other day on an old farm and came across this bottle. I have been searching all over the internet and can not find anything that matches it, so I came across your page and thought I would show you. The bottle is 7" and is lightly tinted green. It has no manufacturer markings but does have the small circle on the bottom. Also it has a strange marking under the lip at the top of the bottle that is pushed out, it droops down, comes back up then shoots across with a small droop again and is only on one side. Can you help? Thank you. The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: 100_0183 100_0184 100_0189 100_0191 Attachment N1: 100_0183.jpg Attachment N2: 100_0184.jpg Attachment N3: 100_0189.jpg Attachment N4: 100_0191.jpg
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From: Jane Kirkwood
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: George Dickel Commemorative souvenir bottle 1964
Date 03/01/2006 8:59:02 PM
Hi Digger, Stumbled on a bunch of interesting questions
--but no answers when I searched the web about this bottle my dad left me. So I thought I'd ask you. It's a strangely shaped "Souvenir" bottle of George Dickel Tennessee Sour Mash. It says on the front that it was bottled at George Dickel's original site of Cascade Hollow, Tullahoma Commemorating the distilleries reopening. The bottle is unopened and wears a leather "harness". The number on the stamp that goes across the sealed top is: 439905559. I was discouraged to see on your site that Dickel seemed to do other commemorative--like a bottle shaped like a golf bag. Which probably makes this less unique. It's a 1/4 gallon bottle and has written in raised glass along the side: "first bottling October 1964" Thanks so much for reading this. My t Best regards, Jane Kirkwood
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From: mandy bourk k
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle or jug?
Date 03/01/2006 9:16:59 PM
Hi Searching for info on a jug I have, but I don't normally get responses from 'over seas' to my emails, so if you can please reply and I will then send my letter with details. Thanks, Mandy
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From: Bridgie25
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 03/01/2006 4:50:27 PM
I have a unopened bottle of Original Finest Canadian Whisky. It was made in 1965 and bottled in the Fall of 1971. It has the certificate of age also. and the seals, too. Would you be able to tell me how much it is worth? Thank you, Bridgett Miller
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From: andy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: rabbit sent me
Date 03/02/2006 12:51:23 AM
hello im good friends with rabbit she wanted me to show you a bottle I found . do you know anything about it cant find in any book thanks for your help andy
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From: Laurie nelson ia
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Emailing: 000_1188 Mystery bottle!
Date 03/02/2006 12:55:47 AM
Digger, I lost all what I had written before - to make it short, I know nothing about emailing pictures - hopefully what I did are pics of this Amazing, unique bottle. It's just under 8 1/2 inches long, about 1 inch on the top, 2 on the bottom, Bottom is kicked in , no pontil. Seam line up to what appears to be an applied top. Lines that look like they are in the bottle, no pattern, just looks like wear. It has a plug in it - it's sealed near the applied top line just inside top of bottle. This is to me a special bottle, there's some obscure purpose to it - I can't figure it out! Do you know what it is? Thank you! Laurie Nelson, in Magalia, CA
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From: William
Walkingstick hippy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hawaiian Hutchinson
Date 03/02/2006 7:06:46 AM
I have been attempting to get some information and value on this Hutchinson I acquired over 20 years ago and have not, to date, found out a thing about it. It is aqua and 7 1/2" tall. I even tried doing a search ...and still have a search on E-bay with no results to date. It is embossed: Hawaiian / Soda / Works / Honolulu / H. I. with an H embossed on the bottom. It has a small chip in the lip.
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From: jennifer tharp harp444
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Help
Date 03/02/2006 11:25:48 AM
Hello my name e is Jennifer, My boyfriend came across an old milk bottle at a dairy in Henderson Texas. It is a clear bottle at the bottom of the bottle it has a triangle that has a horizontal line through the middle with a number 7 at the top of the triangle and under the triangle it says minn out beside that it says sealed 52LG A389-1. At the bottom also it says 1 quart liquid reg. cal. looking at the very bottom of the bottle you h ave to look at it through the top and it says 13. I am having trouble finding out anything on this milk bottle. any information you may have would greatly be appreciated. Thank you, jennifer tharp
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From: Virginia Sucu
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1976 Johnny Walker Red Bottle
Date 03/02/2006 1:26:50 PM
Hope this email finds you well. I needed some info on a bottle I have and don't know where to begin so I'm hopping you can lead me to the right direction. I have a 2 gallon bottle of Johnny Walker Red that was purchased in 1976. It is a special limited edition bottle (at least that's what the wrapping says) still in its original Christmas Wrapping w/ Johnny Walker walking in the snow w/ his cane; never been opened. There are a few taped spots but all in all its still in pretty good condition. Any thoughts as to its worth? Thanks. Sincerely, Virginia S.
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From: Robert M Noles
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1830's emerald green bottles
Date 03/02/2006 2:17:23 PM
Good Afternoon: While trying to find out something about my 1904 Bustanoby forbidden fruit bottle, I came across you site. Have you anymore updated price's on this bottle? I also need your help in pricing my {2} emerald green Rectangular bottles, as per your chart, I have one that is applied taper it is 10&1/2 inches tall, the other is a flared lip 9&1/4 inch high. They both are Pontil marked. Any information would be a great help. Thank-you so very much for your time & research. Best Regards, Roxanne Noles
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From: Hahmh1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1972 ezra brooks heritage woman
Date 03/02/2006 11:00:55 AM
we have a 1972 ezra brooks unopened bottle of ken. straight bourbon # 185. the bottle is of a woman and at the bottom is the phrase mountaineers are always free. can you tell us anything about this and if it is worth anything? thanks!
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From: Moorewhths
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Date 03/02/2006 11:25:06 AM
dear digger I too have a floral decorated bottle with KOOLEM inscribed near the base Do you have any UK web sites that may help me identify its origin thanks
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From: Jorene Marth rth
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: sealed whiskey bottle
Date 03/02/2006 6:00:56 PM
In going through some of my Father's possessions, I came across what looked like a book. It opened from the top, and inside was an un-opened bottle ...on the front is a label that reads : Canadian Whiskey First Edition Thomas Adams Distillers Toronto, ONT. Vancouver, SC Across the top of the cap is a thin label which reads 1954 and the numbers A8100642. I have included a picture of the bottle in its case, with the case open, and the bottle out of its case. I would appreciate any information you could give me on it's history and value. Thank you, Jorene Marth e
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From: Youngcynthia7
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: WHATS IT WORTH?
Date 03/02/2006 5:18:58 PM
I have a Sprite bottle that looks like it is from the 60's or the 70's. It is a 1 QT 32 oz bottle. I had this for a long time. I am wanting to know the value it. Could you help me? I don't have a camto take a picture of it. So I found a pic on ebay. My bottle doesn't have a cap.
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From: sherie johnson ii
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Antique Whiskey Bottle
Date 03/02/2006 11:01:36 PM
I recently purchased a bottle from you and I was wondering if you had any history on the bottle itself. The bottle is the antique whiskey company, with the spider web. My name e is Darryl Butts. Thank you for taking the time to answer my e-mail.
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From: Anita Delgado
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: What does this mean?
Date 03/03/2006 1:27:31 AM
I came across an old bottle with seam ed sides. I'm sorry I don't have it with me to describe very well, but on the bottom in raised letters it says "Dr. S B H & Co. P. R. " Might you have any idea what that means? Sorry my bottle description is so vague. Thank you for your time, Anita.
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From: katie kae 003
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old 7up and Pepsi bottles
Date 03/03/2006 5:58:54 AM
well I found and old 7up bottle that I have tried to find information on, through the web but I cant find anything about it. so i'm hoping you can help me in someway. I have no way of showing you what it looks like but I will give you the best description as I can. it is green colored with a foam label, its almost 6 inches tall by about 2 and half inches wide, it says its hold 10 fl ozs, no deposit, marks on bottom are a circle with a 1 or I 73 4= 9, its lip is almost 1 and a half inches wide. I hope this is enough to help you to help me figure out how old this is and if it has any value. the pepsi bottle is clear colored 7 and a half inches tall by almost 3 inches wide, its 16 fl oz (1 pt) it says on the top dispose of properly and no refills, the lip is 1 inches wide, on each side it has the pepsi logo which is also clear its like molded in the glass, the lip looks like it may have been a twist on cap as it has spiral ridges around it, the marking on the bottom are c 14 77 54 and a circle with 1 or and I also. if you can help me I would greatly appreciate it. thank you for your time, Sincerely, kendra
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From: momskig
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: PLEASE HELP!?
Date 03/03/2006 11:24:33 AM
Hi, Digger! I found your incredible website via a Yahoo search. I immediately bookmarked it. Wowsers! You sure know bottles! I am reluctant to "waste" your valuable time, but I need help pretty quick here. I am in a strange and uncomfortable position in my life right now and find it necessary to sell my precious collectibles...all of them. When I am back on my feet and am settled down in a home of my own, I have every intention of re-starting my collection. Anyway, my favorite are my bottles. I don't have many, but I do so love them and am having a hard time with decisions posting for sale on eBay. :o( I've already depleted my coveted milk bottle collection thru eBay and am satisfied with the $50 or so I made for 9 bottles I sold. Maybe you would be interested in seeing the bottles I have left (less than a dozen), either for yourself or someone you know OR just to help me know the most fair return on them? Some, I don't mind selling under $10, but maybe I possibly have any worth putting a reserve on? I've enclosed some pics. My favorite one is an old tall square Champion (oil?) bottle with measuring increments and the metal cap still attached. I scoured your website and other sites to find any info on it, to no avail. Also, listed on eBay right now I have an awesome O. E. Raab patented 1930 design ink well. I'll probably end up giving that one away! Bummer. any interst you might have in assisting me with the "adopting out" of my cherished pieces, I would be most grateful! Best of luck to you, either way. Kindly and respectfully, Gina Glomski same bottle as above same as above same bottle as above The pic below has a distinct pink hue to it, but is a clear bottle here's the bottom of pink hued bottle
Subject: Re: PLEASE HELP!? Sorry to hear of your situation. Unfortunately, none of the bottles you sent are likely to bring a bid. You might try a a group to sell them and start with a low opener. Good Luck Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: KERRYSTULTZ2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: can you tell me anything about a bottle that we have?
Date 03/03/2006 7:53:55 AM
Hello. My wife and I have a bottle that looks like a wine decanter with 4 separate chambers and 4 separate holes on top. The bottle appears to be hand blown and the only markings I see are on the bottom. Made in France. We have come to the conclusion that maybe it was used by a restaurant to hold more than 1 type of wine but not sure. The bottle is 10 3/4" tall and 5 1/2" in diameter at its widest point. I have included 2 photos to help you. Thank You, Kerry Stultz
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From: Lynn Darcy artermi
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Ink Jar
Date 03/03/2006 1:40:50 PM
Hi Digger, I have a Diamond Milwaukee Ink Jar with the #'s 93-3 printed in the shape of a diamond. Could you please tell me a little about this...how old etc. Thanks, Lynn
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From: Javier Hernandez sta. samsung
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I would like to know if you have any info on age, rarity, value or history?
Date 03/03/2006 2:25:37 PM
2 Old Mini PEPSI KOLA TABLET APOTHECARY MEDICINE BOTTLE 2" High 1 1/2" Wide Thanks in advance,
Yes, see last month for the answer, I think they are scarce but not especially rare. Value $10-15 range. they are not associated with Pepsi-Cola. Digger
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From: Alan and Marion rizon
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Codd Bottle Question
Date 03/03/2006 5:07:03 PM
Hello Digger Odell: I recently purchased a bottle from an local antique shop. The bottle has a marble in the neck and is in what appears to be mint condition. The marble is blue in color and the bottle is a deep or dark aqua green color and no markings on it. The bottle has air bubbles in the glass throughout. After I got it home I looked on the web and found out that these bottles are called Codd bottles. This one sure looks old to me, but I don't have a lot of experience in bottle collecting. I have very few bottles in my collection but I have been gaining interest recently. My question is.... This bottle is so clean is it possible that it is a reproduction? Or did they make any like reproductions like this? To me it would seem to be to labor intensive for the selling price of the bottle. I paid $7. 00 (US funds). Any assistance is truly appreciated. Thank you. Alan Gallentine Wenatchee, Washington
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From: vinnie abate 48
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Dr. Dicks
Date 03/03/2006 7:50:52 PM
I have a Dr. Dicks Seltzer bottle cobalt blue can you tell me any thing I can't find 1 word about Dr. Dicks
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From: joe depalmer 5
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/03/2006 9:08:30 PM
I have Antique Heinz catsup bottle # 93 metal screw cap 1890 a bottle , and I need a value of this bottle
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From: Dan Towne
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Two bottles. . dates and info. .
Date 03/03/2006 11:38:12 PM
Hi there I recently found two bottles at a construction site with clay pipe bowls and such and I know the Dr. H. A. Ingham's nervine pain Extractor bottle comes from obver across the lake from me in Vergense, VT but could you tell me a lil history and also I found a beautiful small Dr. Bakers pain panacea bottle. can you give me some info on that as well. Thanks Dan Towne Ticonderoga, NY
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From: Darla chsi
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Glass balls
Date 03/04/2006 5:16:02 PM
I was told thousands of glass "eggs" were scattered on the ground in VA during a trail derailment in the 1950"s. Also that these were melted to form Coca Cola bottles. Is this accurate information? Thank you in advance for your answer. Darla
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From: Frank Russum spiritone
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fleckenstein & Mayer Whiskey Bottles
Date 03/04/2006 6:30:06 PM
I am looking for some information on Fleckenstein and Mayer Whiskey bottle. It is 12 inches tall and Amber in color color. The seam stops at the base of the lip. The base is smooth with a cross shape in the middle. It is a round bottle and is embossed with Flecekestein and Mayer in an arch and Portland Oregon below. In the middle is a symbol of an F and an M combined together. The bottle is in excellent condition. I would like to know rarity and value. any information you could give me would be great. Thanks.
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From: jknavy2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com,
Subject:
Date 03/04/2006 6:48:53 PM
I was wondering if you could help me out here, I have a old amethyst color bottle taylor flask, on the front it says the father of his country with a picture of George Washington and the word Washington under his pic, can you help me. on the botton of the glass there is a crest and it say Nuline NJ. attached are pics Attachment N1: EBAY PICS 048.jpg Attachment N2: EBAY PICS 049.jpg Attachment N3: EBAY PICS 050.jpg
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From: Keith Ellington
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Found old bottles
Date 03/04/2006 7:05:25 PM
Hi Digger, we found these old medicine bottles some with medicine still in them and were wondering if they had any value . We don't know anything about old antique glass and would like your help if you can. I'm sending some pitcures along to look at hope they are good enough. Thank you for your time and help, Keith Ellington Attachment N1: 1.jpg Attachment N2: 2.jpg Attachment N3: 3.jpg Attachment N4: 4.jpg Attachment N5: 5.jpg Attachment N6: 6.jpg
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From: Joe Bushong ng
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Chapin & Gore Bottle
Date 03/04/2006 7:20:43 PM
Digger I found a bottle and want to know if you know how old it is and what came in it. It is brown glass and stands about 8 inches high and is kind of shaped like a barrel. It has 4 rings around it on the top and 4 rings on the bottom and says Chpain & Gore on the top on both sides with a federal warning on it. it also has the numbers, either D9 65-51 on the bottom. It might be a O9. I will just attach a couple pictures so you can see it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Joe Bushong
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From: Icuffu69
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date 03/04/2006 2:20:52 PM
I recently was digging in my back yard. I found a white bottle with the words Koken barbers supply st. Louis , USA. Can not find it anywhere on the web. I also found Whittemore Blue ink bottle. A bottle that is about 5 1/2 ins. high with the words Heberling on one side and Bloomington, Ill. on the other. Also Dr. whites pulmanaria bottle. I also found bottles that had liquid amounts on one side, Like old prescription bottles. Can you please tell me how old they might be. The area use to be an old mining town in Missouri.
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From: Cherie Tittlemier
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: leather bottle
Date 03/05/2006 1:03:39 AM
I have a leather bottle that has four silver crest on it and it is stamped on bottom of leather original-m. a. made in Italy. it was bought in a thrift store in Italy about 20 years ago. it is red leather.
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From: Walker ocket
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Vodka bottle
Date 03/05/2006 3:17:13 AM
Hi Digger, I emailed you a couple of weeks ago and attached a few pictures that were not that good. There is a picture that is a rub from the bottom of the bottle so you can see what it days. I took some better pictures and thought I would send them to you to see if you could help. Any assistance you can give me would be appreciated. Thanks, Alicia
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From: jeri I
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Alopha from Hawaii
Date 03/05/2006 6:54:54 AM
I have taken over my Husbands bottle collection and I have a question on two particular gin bottles. I have 2 mint condition case gin bottles. It is embossed with the name e of "A van Hoboken & Co / Rotterdam " on opposite sides. It has a blob top with a blob seal with the letters "AH". The other bottle I have is an "Udolpho Wolfe's" gin bottle. "Aromatic Schnapps" on one side and "Schiedam " on the other. All lettering is embossed. It is a lite green color and has some sickness at the top half. It has a valve mark underneath. I would appreciate any advice on pricing for these beautiful bottles. Thank you, jk
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From: Chaz4
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Haig & Haig Pinch Scots Whisky Full Bottle from1900
Date 03/05/2006 2:31:57 AM
I have a Full Bottle of Haig & Haig Pinch Scots Whisky. This bottle is in good condition and has wires on the bottle, plus is in the original box. The number on the bottle is 01587514. Renfield Importers LTD New York, NY. How much is this worth?? Thanks
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From: TERRY BEAVIS visonder. co. uk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: FLAT COBB BOTTLE
Date 03/05/2006 8:31:13 AM
I do not know if you know, but I have a cobb bottle with a flat side and glass ball in it. I found it when I was working on a building site years ago . The description on the bottle reads (b hygienic registered). I was just wondering if you could help me please. I have a few other cobb bottles, but just normal shape
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From: KENNETH MARTIN
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/05/2006 10:30:25 AM
I have three bottles used in my grandfathers bar as displays, one acme bee bottle 30 inches high with cap still on , one hill to hill bottle 25 inches tall, and one shenley bottle28 inches high, most of the labels are still on the bottles. we are moving, downsizing and must get rid of a lot of things. I don't know what to sell these for, please help if you can. Thank you Cathi
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From: Jpnunan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: can you help with soda bottles from atlantic city ?????
Date 03/05/2006 6:02:55 AM
hi , I have two bottles , one from atlantic bott. works , about 6 ounce, and the second , gregson and srickland , about 12 ounce , corked buckle top w/ a blueish glass , atlantic city , NJ i'd estimate from the 1920's , i'd appreciate your help , i'm a numismatist , not a bottle collector , thanks if you can help , jim
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From: Tony Moller comcast
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Sunburst flask
Date 03/05/2006 12:22:46 PM
Digger, Hope you can help me. I received this bottle from
my parents, whom I believe received it from the great Grandparents. It is as far
as I know a "sunburst" flask. It is 8 inches tall X 4-1/4 inches at the shoulder
X 3 inches at the base. I have several bottle books for reference but there are
several sunbursts listed but no photos to pinpoint this one. I believe it would
be from New England since their families originated there. Could you help me
with its possible origins and value. I was told by an appraiser that in could be
between 450.00 to 750.00 could this be true? Any help would be good. I have
attached photos Thanks Tony. M 
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From: Tony Moller comcast
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: sunburst flask
Date 03/05/2006 12:50:40 PM
Digger, Tony again. I think I found it! Found similar one from American auctions. They had it listed as GVIII-2 . I did find out from bottle collecters magazine that the square shoulder is more rare then the rounded shoulder and date of mold places it about 1815 to 1830. here is the item from Pacific bottle auction: Pacific Glass Auction Auction Closed: Fri. July 5, 2002 at 8:00 PM
PDT Catalog Lot 8
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SUNBURST FLASK GVIII-2 Sheared lip pontil, pint. These are a comparatively
scarce flask and if they sold by the pound would be worth a fortune. This is a
wonderful off-kilter example in pristine condition with loads of character.
About Mint. 
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From: C, D ahoo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: help
Date 03/05/2006 2:16:22 PM
Sir, My son-in-law found a bottle at his work site in Detroit, on the bottle it has Geo. norris and Company City bottleing Works Res Detroit Michigan 8-SAB-CO on the bottom of the bottle GN&CO inside the bottle a cork and what looks to be a hook can you tell me anything about this bottle thank you Kathleen Denton kathyd03
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From: TERRY BEAVIS nder. co. uk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: cobb bottle
Date 03/05/2006 2:46:31 PM
I have a flat sided cobb bottle with a ball in it, I was wondering if you could help me find something about it as I do not know anything about it . I am Not to sure if it called cobb.
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From: Keith Ellington
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 6:05 PM
Subject: Found old bottles Hi Digger, we found these old medicine bottles some with medicine still in them and were wondering if they had any value . We don't know anything about old antique glass and would like your help if you can. I'm sending some pitcures along to look at hope they are good enough. Thank you for your time and help, Keith Ellington
Subject: Re: Found old bottles They are circa 1900 druggist bottles. Certainly collectible but not rare even with contents. They ought to sell from $10-25 each. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: Chris Bowden er
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: sealed CAN of whiskey w/ bottle inside
Date 03/05/2006 5:29:41 PM
Hi, I just ordered your price guide for whiskey bottles (chris bowden / po box 78301 / sf, ca). I'm looking forward to reading it but I was hoping you can shed some light on something. I have a sealed can of Pedigree Whiskey. By shaking it slightly, you can tell there is a full bottle inside. Can you tell me how much it is worth? Call me crazy but I'm planning on drinking it and would like to know what I'm getting into before I do. Thanks, Chris Bowden
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From: Edward de Laurot c
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Gigantic bottle
Date 03/05/2006 5:58:29 PM
I’m not sure if this bottle qualifies as an antique but it certainly is unusual, it is 24. 75” high X 16” diameter it is marked on the bottom “Bottle made by GPD 1959 Gardena Calif. ” I guess it holds about 12 – 15 gallons? I have not been able to find any information on this bottle anywhere on the Internet or eBay. I would appreciate any information you might have. Sincerely, Eddy de Laurot
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From: Sandra Campbell athwaynet
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: perfume bottle mark
Date 03/05/2006 6:07:16 PM
Hi, I have a perfume bottle with the outline of a steer or bull with horns on the bottom could you tell me the maker? Thank you
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From: DiamondDJ2000
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 45 bottle of wine
Date 03/05/2006 1:59:24 PM
I have a 45 " Red Table wine bottle filled (with seal intact. ) It has a rounded bottom and is incased in a basket made of something natural, perhaps bamboo. The small label on neck states Vintage 1978. The larger label says Casa Vento Product of Italy. Net content 3 Liters. Bottled in Italy by Gabriele Borghini FUC - Certaldo - Italia4897/F1. Hanging from the neck is a brush made of the same material as the basket. Condition is near perfect. It was a gift to my Dad 28 years ago and was set on his bar area and never touched until now. I am new to the digital age but if you think it of interest I could learn how to send a picture. Thank you for your time. Mrs. K Michigan
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From: delores peterson et
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey decanters
Date 03/05/2006 9:52:07 PM
We have aquired some R. E. M. Famous Firsts made in Italy whiskey decanters. They are old cars and an airplane. About 12" in length and about 6"-7" wide. The plane is white, with black & red trim. One is a race car. One car is light yellow. Most of them are white. Do you know anything about them or where we can look them up. I have been searching places and still are looking. Thank you for you time.
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From: Marty Rutberg rg
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fw: bottle
Date 03/05/2006 10:07:11 PM
From: mprrg Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 8:45 PM
Subject: bottle "Antediluvian, Luyties Brothers, New York Apparently a whiskey bottle, and I see someone asked you about the identical bottle previously (per photo on your site). Any info about this Bottle ? Value? And is your site still active ? (No update since 2004, so I ask). jaok20@bottlebooks.com
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From: Lori France 1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: decanter set
Date 03/05/2006 10:20:06 PM
I hope you can help. I found this brass 'wire' caddy with 2 bottles (decanters) in it, & a securing bar(child proof lock?) It has six, 2 banded shot glasses on this caddy, 3 on each side of the two bottles. The bottles are marked 1 and 2 underneath...they have BOURBON (1) in gold leaf stamp and SCOTCH (2) on each with horizontal gold stripes of decending thickness over the front of the bottles, starting with a gold triangle up in the top left of each bottle. The caddy is 11 1/2 inches high and about 9 inches wide.... it has maybe 30's -50's look to it. .the twist on caps may not be orignal, but they are gold painted plastic tops. . any clues?? I have even looked on e bay - they don't have this one...there is one similar: NICE DECANTER IN CHROME HOLDER WITH SHOT GLASSES Item number: 6259494385 http://cgi. ebay/LIBBEY-GOLD-LEAF-DECANTER-SHOT-GLASSES-HOLDER_W0QQitemZ6247751394QQcategoryZ3273QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem but my shotglasses sit straight, the frame is square, handle has just 2 brass balls sitting on the top middle...it has little ball feet, .Thanks in advance for any help at all or ? direct me to someone else...???? thanx, lmfrance01 there are 2 bottles with designated liquor name es on the fronts,
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From: DIEGOPEDRO68d. ar
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: very rare bottle from argentina hi digger!
Date 03/06/2006 1:26:44 AM
hello, this is diego from argentina, I would like to know about age/rarity/value and history of the following rare bottle. (photos attached) extra large stoneware bottle 78 cm or 31 inches tall ! IMPRESSED: F. GRSVENOR/EAGLE POTTERY/GLASGOW. THIS BOTTLE, PROPERTTY OF WILLIAM
EDMONDS JUNE(e) & CO. LIVERPOOL IS LENT, NOT SOLD was it for beer ? or promotional / advertising ? an antiques dealer told me that, probably was for quarenteen (lent), because the yellow feber/malaria, as a water container during 1885-97 in buenos aires, argentina. j & g meakin were the owners of eagle pottery (glasgow) ?? thank you very much for your time !!! and best regards from ARGENTINA. DIEGO PLA
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From: Gale Wright 6
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Daniel Goddard cough syrup bottle
Date 03/06/2006 12:34:20 PM
Dear Digger, I have a collection of old bottles, most of which I found in old dumps. I have been "researching" them to get information and prices. I have a Daniel Goddard, New England Cough Syrup, New-York, bottle. When researching it on line I came across your website, Feburary 2000 Questions. I was quite excited to find the information you had given to Barry Graham
about his New England Cough Syrup bottle but even more excited to find that mine pre-dates his! Can you give me any more information about it? I would also like to know it s value. It does have two nicks out of the top rim (which is very thin and delicate). Other than that it is in great shape- no cracks. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks, Gale
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From: wendlekins sonder. co. uk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: re stoneware flask
Date 03/06/2006 1:02:20 PM
Hi Digger Wonder if you can help me identify a stoneware
flask . It is saltglazed and has what I think may be a slab seal on the front
with lettering impressed W W HEATLEY or W WHEATLEY NEWARK The bottle is 6” high
and in a Nottingham type Salt Glaze . There are no mould lines . The base is
slightly concave . There is a double lip to the top . I wonder if you could tell
me how old it is and where it could have been made . I bought it in Yorkshire .
I'm not aware of any reproductions of these and in fact cannot find an example of
a bottle like it . Any help would be great . Love your site by the way . Best
wishes Wendy Attachment N1: image001.jpg Attachment N2: image002.jpg Attachment
N3: image003.jpg Attachment N4: image004.jpg
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From: SLRNDK
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: An Ink Bottle Question.
Date 03/06/2006 9:16:10 AM
Hello, I am trying to get some information on what I have found to be an old ink bottle. I noticed that on the cover of your book, "Ink Bottles" there is a picture of the bottle that I have come across. My bottle was found in an old Taro field here on Oahu, Hawaii. I have attached a few pictures of the bottle. Would you be so kind to give me some idea of my bottle's age & where it may have come from? The bottle is two and a half inches tall, two and a quarter inches across the middle of the bottom and has an "X" and a mirror image of "200" on the bottom. Any info you might offer would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you, Steve Kushner Thank you,
From: SLRNDK
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: An Ink Bottle Question.
Date 03/10/2006 6:16:32 PM
In a message dated 3/9/2006 1:11:19 P. M. Hawaiian Standard Time, jaok20@bottlebooks.com writes: New England cone ink circa 1840-50...nice piece. I'd estimate $200-300 Please visit my web site at _http://www.bottlebooks.com_ (http://www.bottlebooks.com/) Digger Digger, Thank you for your reply to my e-mail. The bottle will be listed by a friend on eBay Sunday evening. I would keep it but knowing now that it has that kind of value I could use the money for more necessary items. Thanks again, Steve K. Thank you,
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From: STEVE DORLEE SAUVE 58
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: seagram
s bottle
Date 03/06/2006 4:42:05 PM
could you help with the history of this bottle, value ect. Thanks; Steve
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From: sherie johnson ii
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Whiskey Bottle Spider Web
Date 03/06/2006 5:10:14 PM
I just wanted to know if there is a story behind you finding the bottle. I found my bottle when I was with my dad on a job he was doing in the Los Angeles area. So how did you find your bottle? I would really enjoy hearing your story. Thanks Darryl Butts
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From: Lorraine Riston riston
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Pre-prohibition sherry bottle
Date 03/06/2006 6:24:21 PM
W-2192 on bottom. Also 4 I encircled and 68. This bottle
still has a $1 State of Georgia price sticker on it. It is Taylor New York State
Cream Sherry Wine. Has a clover embossed on front of bottle. Bottle is 11 1/2
inches high. It is a clear bottle with label on it and in very good condition,
but dirty. Is this of any value? If you can't see the picture, it is octagonal
shaped with long neck and lip ledge below the screw on cap.
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From: ellenm333
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date 03/06/2006 6:36:01 PM
found bottle by old camp. its clear glass, stands a bit crooked (app 8" high), appears to have seam up each side, screw top, g. c. co. , 172, and a 3 on the bottom. just curious about it??? could send pic if it would help. thanks
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From: DUNMOR98
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Two old bottles
Date 03/06/2006 2:10:39 PM
I have a bottle of Extra Special Old then says Special Blend Finely Matured Old Scotch Whiskey Delval Ltd. Old Distillers Has cork in bottle but has been open back of label says Notice RAAC chemical test carried out on Delva Liquors showed to be within standards of purity prescribed by use by Allied Military personnel. What is it and what area. Also have unopen bottle of Frapin Cognac Fine Champagne VOSOP 80 proof distributed by International Fruits & Liqueurs Inc. Yarley, PA Stamped Label across top says US Internal Revenue 619853124. We are curious about these as was told they are pretty old. Thank you, Jimmy Moore
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From: David Pritchett hoo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: hutaff bottle
Date 03/06/2006 7:27:14 PM
Dear Digger, thanks for the great website. I have a soda bottle and would like to know the history, rarity and value of. It is clear with a wrinkled finish, embossed with the name e BIG FROSTY on the front and back and CONTS. 6 1/2 OZ on the lower front. The bottom is embossed with the name e HUTAFF. I've found references to Henry Hutaff for both Coke and Pepsi but not much about Big Frosty. The condition of the bottle is good except for a little wear on the Frosty part of the embossing. Thanks again.
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From: billie collier 24
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: chianti wine bottle
Date 03/06/2006 9:14:19 PM
Hi my name e is Cindy, I have a 3 foot tall green Bruni Chianti wine bottle with a wicker basket on the bottom, The Vintage was 1971. Can you please tell me what it is worth, THANK YOU.
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From: Terry Gale-Wimer lphia
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Codd Marble Bottles
Date 03/06/2006 9:57:03 PM
My mother-in-law is from England and gave us two Codd Marble Bottles. Both are green and about 9 inches tall. One says "Niblett & Co Stroud & Cheltenham" across front, "A Alexander & Co Leeds & London" on back, and "N 144" on the bottom. The other bottle has "Cheltenham" and "Bartholomew" down the front and "Cannington Shaw & Cold Makers Sihelens" on back and "B 8" on bottom. What would be the value of these bottles? Thanks Terry Gale-Wimer
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From: DHallacher
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: unkown hutchinson
Date 03/06/2006 6:13:24 PM
i found a hutchinson bottle I cant find ant info on the bottle is a bluish aqua color sort of bell shaped with smooth bottom and applied top . It is embossed with G. W. FOCHT PHILADa the last A in philada is raised with a line under it. Any info and worth would be appreciated
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From: STEVEN PARKER on
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Emerald Green Elixer Bacardi Bottle
Date 03/06/2006 11:55:35 PM
Hello, I have a light emerald green bottle that looks like a small hip flask. The bottle is square shaped, 3" by 3" without the neck and 3 and 7/8" tall with the neck. It has a concave shape which leads me to think it's a flask. It has a diamond shaped label intact that reads: Elixer Bacardi - Santiago de Cuba with a light pink bat symbol between the wording and 3 gold medals on each side of the bat symbol. There are several bubbles in the glass. I will try to send a picture in the next day or two (my digital camera died), but if you have any information, I would greatly appreciate it. sparkerield Steve
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From: STEVEN PARKER on
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Elixer Bacardi Bottle
Date 03/07/2006 12:02:43 AM
Sorry, but I neglected to tell you that the seam stops and does not enter the lip. The lip is irregularly shaped. The base of the bottle is concave, into the shape of the bottle, and it has four little raised dots 1 and 3/4 inches apart centered on the bottom. Thanks, Steve
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From: AMandagee2 e2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Emailing: k 006.jpg
Date 03/07/2006 12:56:35 PM
The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: k 006.jpg this bottle is nine cm high. it has jcilma embossed on it. it has a seam on either side of the bottle but not on the neck. it has no markings on the bottom could you tell me the history and value if possible? and what does jcilma mean? thanks nigel
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From: kcera
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: pre 1900 bottle id?
Date 03/07/2006 10:37:36 AM
Dear Digger, I found several bottles in an attic of an old building. There are 3 bottles I have questions about. the first bottle with attached pictures, is green in color about 11 1/2 in tall. there are no seams & the lip appears to be applied. There are many internal seeds through out the bottle. what is most strange to me is the base of the bottle. You cannot tell in the pictures but those concentric circles are indented about 1/2 in into the base. the other bottle I can find nothing about it is a little over 4in tall. aqua, obvious seems to the shoulder. Numerous seeds in the neck & what appears to be a pontile on the bottom. The embossing on the bottle says "Dt C. F. Brown's Young American Liniment New York. the third bottle is yellowish brown, embossed Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic, 9 3/4 in tall. Seems on the side to the shoulder, the neck has a twisting sort of striation, with an embossing on the bottom that appears to be AC CO. I have a smaller similar lighter in color version of the tonic bottle 8 1/2 in, seams up the neck with applied top. There are no markings on the bottom. Can you tell me anything about these bottles & perhaps their value? Thanks Kcera Attachment N1: bottlebottom.jpg Attachment N2: bigbottle.jpg
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From: Denise
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Pop Bottling Works in Todd, Hubbard, MN
Date 03/07/2006 4:03:19 PM
Digger; I am looking for information on a place of business called (Pop Bottling Works) in 1930, the proprietor (Agnes J. Dutton) lived in Todd, Hubbard, Minnesota and she was a wodow. I am having trouble finding information on this place of business and would like to know more about it. Jesse and Denise Kingsford, MI
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From: MacMurray, Kathleen MacMurray-gobain
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: PUROCK BOTTLES
Date 03/07/2006 6:58:40 PM
Hello - I see some folks have questions about Purock bottles and the Hires connection...you probably know that Charles Hires owned the Purock Water Co. What you may not know is that there is a ruin of a small plant built around a spring up on Mount Joy in Valley Forge Park, (30 miles outside of Philly) which is identified in the Horseshoe Trail guidebook as the "ruins of the Purock bottling plant. " True? I don't know, but a fascinating place to poke around. I wonder how they ever got wagons up there to haul down the bottled water - it's quite steep. There is an old Hires Bottling Works building in Phoenixville (now empty and up for sale) - I think Phoenixville claims Charles Hires as a homeboy, but I'm not sure. Thanks - KR MacMurray Phoenixville PA
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From: diveguy 69
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: western canadian bottles
Date 03/07/2006 9:56:11 PM
Hi, I have been looking for a book or books relating to western canadian bottles??? I have been diving for bottles for about two years now and have collected about 1000 bottles and would like to date, value and id some of them. Any books you know of that might help?
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From: mbailey iley
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: A Cognac bottle I dug up
Date 03/08/2006 12:01:58 AM
I found a light green bottle in my yard. It was in a bottle dump that really didn't seem that old (maybe 1940s) but this bottle seemed older but I'm not sure of that. It has an enbossed label that says "Cognac Pellison". Between the C and o in Cognac there is a vertical line and in between the P and e in the second word. The bottle is 10. 5 inches tall and almost 4' across the base. I'll enclose a couple pics. I haven't been able to find any information at all. Thanks for any info you may be able to provide. Attachment N1: P1010179 (2).jpg Attachment N2: P1010175 (3).jpg Attachment N3: P1010177 (2).jpg
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From: joseph teague 4202003
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Lincoln trail half pint whiskey bottle
Date 03/08/2006 12:58:14 AM
I found a half pint whiskey bottle in my attic. it is clear glass with a black metal top. the label on the front is gold and black in color. it reads krogmans lincoln trail straight bourbon whiskey. distilled and bottled by krogman distilling co. inc. tell city, Indiana estd. 1863 with a small red k symbol. there is something like a small greenish color sticker with the number 92c04538 in silver on the left side of the label. on the back there is a label that reads this ripe full bodied full flavored whiskey was made in the old fashioned way and carefully matured so as to insure a product of uniform excellence. there is a bigger k symbol on the back 86 proof whiskey this whiskey is three years old. is there anyway u can tell me what this bottle might be worth if anything at all. thank you, sandman
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Date 03/08/2006 4:00:09 AM
Date Fri, 3 Mar 2006 01:58:54 -0800 (PST)
From: katie kae 003
Subject: old 7up and Pepsi bottles
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com well I found and old 7up bottle that I have tried to find information on, through the web but I cant find anything about it. so i'm hoping you can help me in someway. I have no way of showing you what it looks like but I will give you the best description as I can. it is green colored with a foam label, its almost 6 inches tall by about 2 and half inches wide, it says its hold 10 fl ozs, no deposit, marks on bottom are a circle with a 1 or I 73 4= 9, its lip is almost 1 and a half inches wide. I hope this is enough to help you to help me figure out how old this is and if it has any value. the pepsi bottle is clear colored 7 and a half inches tall by almost 3 inches wide, its 16 fl oz (1 pt) it says on the top dispose of properly and no refills, the lip is 1 inches wide, on each side it has the pepsi logo which is also clear its like molded in the glass, the lip looks like it may have been a twist on cap as it has spiral ridges around it, the marking on the bottom are c 14 77 54 and a circle with 1 or and I also. if you can help me I would greatly appreciate it. thank you for your time, Sincerely, kendra
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From: Poole, James (Civ, ARL/SLAD) rl. army. mil
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle question.
Date 03/08/2006 3:39:20 PM
Hello Digger. Hope this finds you well. A friend gave me this e-mail address; hope it's OK to use it. I have come to own an old bottle that I don't know a thing about. It caught my eye and really appealed to me; even though I don't know a thing about Cream Soda or New York bottles. It is a small aqua colored Cream Soda. It has this on one face: R. ROBINSON 376 BOWERY Would you have any information on this bottle? Thanks. Jim Poole
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From: Rudy and Cindy Klotz sympa
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: about my tiny bottle
Date 03/08/2006 6:27:45 PM
Good Day Digger, I have here a tiny bottle that was dug up heaven knows when and given to me by a friend who had a curio shop. I've taken several pictures. The bottom has a 5 and a star beside it, sorry I didn't take a picture of that. The front of the bottle has the intials CR or maybe that is G? Dimensions are 1 3/4" high almost 3/4" wide and 1/4" deep. I'm including the pictures because I have never seen another bottle like it and I'm sure you have. Also there is a hairline crack in the neck that I know lowers the value. However I would love to know what you think of it or if you have any information on age or manufacturer. Thank you so much! Cindy
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From: roger & linda m
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: unusual spider web bottle
Date 03/08/2006 8:17:27 PM
Hello Mr. Odell, I am new to bottle collecting and have dug up a old whiskey bottle that I think is not too old, but unusual in design. It is a pint whiskey bottle Amber color with a very detailed spider web design that is raised up on the glass. Another oddity is the lid. There is a metal band around the top holding a glass cap with a hole in the center about the size of a pencil. On the top of the cap are the words FRANKFORT DIST. Inside the bottle are two glass discs about the size of a dime. They are flat on one side and the other side is a cone shape. There are places on both sides for two labels. In the center of one side between where the labels wolud be is a large spider. The only verbage on the bottle is near the top and says NON-REFILLABLE on both sides. There is a seam up both sides that goes all the way to the opening where the cap is. The seam does not go across the bottom of the bottle. The bottom is marked T. M. U. S. PAT. OFF there is a diamond in between the next PAT. PENDING. There also is the letter R under the diamond. Any information you could give will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. Roger Lamm
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From: roger & linda m
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: spider web bottle
Date 03/08/2006 8:21:30 PM
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From: Woemass lueyonder. co. uk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Garnier abricotine bottle
Date 03/08/2006 8:42:26 PM
I have an Abricotine bottle in the shape of a soccer boot. The label is gold coloured paper which says simply "ABRICOTINE/APRICOT BRANDY/52 PROOF" and below is a crescent shaped manufacturer's label "GARNIER/ENGHIEN/FRANCE". Below this is a small gold and silver coloured label with the words "Produce of France" The boot is made from a black ceramic or porcelain material, has three white stripes down the sides, and a cork stopper embossed with "Garnier Liqueurs, Enghien, France". Underglazed in brown/gold hand written on the base of the boot is the number 193 then Garnier Liqueurs Enghien France and the words "Made in Italy". I realise this is a novelty Abricotine bottle but after researching it for some time cannot find out when they were on sale and thought you may have come across them at some time. It was in my Aunt's possession when she married my Uncle 30 years ago and they are both now deceased so cannot assist in this search to find a value which I feel could be a possible wild goose chase. Regards Keith W Massey
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From: matt erny bc
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I found a few bottles
Date 03/09/2006 1:19:04 AM
I have 6 bottles that I am looking for info on. I hope that you can help. The first is a "little boy blue bluing" bottle it is 3 in tall and has a wide mouth. It still has some blue stains in it. the glass is clear The second is a "Kemps couch balsam" bottlemade by Of woodward It also says Direction on the box and leroy Ny on it. It is small 2 inches or so. the bottle is a aqua color The third id a cobalt blue bottle "bromo seltzer emerson drug co Baltimore" It is also about 2 in tall. The fourth is a clear bottle that says "Rite way modern shoe dressings" It is about 4 in tall the last 2 are kind of the same the taller one says 3iii on it it is about 4 in tall and the smaller one looks the same as the larger but doesn't have the 3ii only one I and olive leaves embossed around it. If you would like pics let me know and ill send you some. I wondering the value the age and how rare they may be. thanks matt
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From: STEVEN PARKER on
To:
Subject: Bacardi bottle
Date 03/09/2006 1:34:03 AM
Regarding my previous e-mails, I hope these images can help identify and tell me what this bottle might be worth. Thanks in advance at Steve
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From: Butterfly yIsBack
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle of dimple pinch
Date 03/09/2006 6:39:34 PM
I recently got bought a bottle of dimple pinch at an estate sale This bottle is wrapped in puter wire with a puter cap and is inside a crushed velvet blue box can you tell me lore about this Mirith Cultofex
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Subject: pre 1900 bottle id? Dear Digger, I found several bottles in an attic of an old building. There are 3 bottles I have questions about. the first bottle with attached pictures, is green in color about 11 1/2 in tall. there are no seams & the lip appears to be applied. There are many internal seeds through out the bottle. what is most strange to me is the base of the bottle. You cannot tell in the pictures but those concentric circles are indented about 1/2 in into the base. the other bottle I can find nothing about it is a little over 4in tall. aqua, obvious seems to the shoulder. Numerous seeds in the neck & what appears to be a pontile on the bottom. The embossing on the bottle says "Dt C. F. Brown's Young American Liniment New York. the third bottle is yellowish brown, embossed Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic, 9 3/4 in tall. Seems on the side to the shoulder, the neck has a twisting sort of striation, with an embossing on the bottom that appears to be AC CO. I have a smaller similar lighter in color version of the tonic bottle 8 1/2 in, seams up the neck with applied top. There are no markings on the bottom. Can you tell me anything about these bottles & perhaps their value? Thanks Kcera
-Subject: Re: pre 1900 bottle id? Brown's is 1880s value about $15 I have not see the Westmoreland's Calisaya Tonic before. I'd guess it might be a $40-60 bottle. It does not really fall into one of the premier collecting categories in medicines but it is a nice bottle. Neither is pontiled by the way. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
From: Digger
To: kcera Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 8:58 PM
Subject: Re: pre 1900 bottle id? So you send me the pix of the least interesting and value one.... huh...It is a wine or ale foreign made little value might be $5-8 The others sound much better...but...I'd like to see a pix before judging. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: Bob Schroeder b
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Wine bottle
Date 03/10/2006 10:35:43 AM
We have a wine decanter bottle that is green hand blown glass that stands about 10 to 12 inches it has a place to put ice to keep the wine chilled , also has a basket weave around the bottom and a straw cork. I assume it is at least 40 to 50 years old. Not sure if it came Italy. Can you help me find out the company and were it came from. Thank you.
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From: Kari Sears
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle of whiskey
Date 03/10/2006 1:30:09 PM
I have an unopened bottle of Walker's DE LUXE Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bottle says it was 4 years old at time of sale and my grandfather dated it Aug 29, 1942 when he bought it. I didn't know if it had any kind of value Thanks, Kari Sears ~Kari~
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From: Sal Bosco tAM
pabay
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: re: Larkin bottle
Date 03/10/2006 3:53:01 PM
A relative passed away recently and I found a Larkin bottle that is the same as a bottle that was dug from an 1890's privy. It is just like the second bottle from the left in your picture. I have a couple of other bottles I am also looking into. Can you tell me what the bottle I have is worth? It appears to be about from the 1850's or so . It has "Larkin" below is "Co", the bottom has a number 15. If the table of patent numbers is this number, it appears to be 1844? I would also like to know if your books can be bought at wholesale for resale to others? Please advise. Sal Bosco
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From: PAM
ela Marie ni
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1923 Coke Bottle
Date 03/10/2006 11:25:34 PM
Digger, We have an old coca cola bottle in great shape. We would like to know what it may be worth. It has Monon, Indiana stamped on the bottom with the date December 25, 1923 and it is a 6 oz size bottle. We would be grateful for any information you can give us on this. We also have a silver coca cola bottle opener, if you know anything about this item also. It is about 1 to 1 1/2 inches long with the Coca Cola logo engraved on it. Sincerely, Pamela Schnelle
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From: RLSHAWELLER
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: chesbrough jar
Date 03/11/2006 2:36:49 AM
I have found a small jar, standing at a little less than 2. 5inches. It is clear glass and has CHESEBROUGH MANFC. CO. CD NEW YORK in raised letters on the jar. It is screw top and on the base has a number 15. can you give me any info on it?
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From: CloudEmomma
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: What is ths
Date 03/11/2006 5:12:56 AM
Good Morning, I was hoping you could tell me what this is? Is this a snuff bottle? I plan to list this on ebay ? Trash or Junk ? Thank you so much Joanne
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From: pascottnc
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/11/2006 10:50:07 AM
I have a bottle from the lascheid bottling co out of pittsburg the building it self was built in 1897 I have not been able to find out anything else about it please help, TAMMY SCOTT
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From: Lori h
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: help to identify old jar
Date 03/11/2006 11:48:06 AM
I found this ceramic, crock-like small jar at a thrift shop and bought it because my grandmother had one and kept safety pins in it. It made me nostalgic, and now I am curious about what it is. Small, about the size of a woman's compact around, and about 4 inches in height. It is white, with blue painting or printing on it. The printing is of two hands grasping as if a handshake is taking place, surrounded by flowers and leaves. There is absolutely no other markings or writing on the jar, and it has a lid that simply sits on top the crock and is painted hunter green. I don't know if this jar is old or came from avon or what, but do remember my grandmother owning one exactly like it. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks~ Lori Hardy
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From: Rich Wyman comcast
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Wisharts No Date
Date 03/11/2006 2:10:42 PM
Can't get a handle of the value? Any help. Many thanks! Rich Go Red Sox
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From: Audrey motel
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old whisky flask
Date 03/11/2006 4:34:29 PM
hi, I would like to know if this flask has any value, the age, and rarity would greatly appreciate and info thank-you audrey
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From: Sindieboo7
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle with thread
Date 03/11/2006 1:32:40 PM
I have a blue glass (looks like whiskey decanter) bottle with ships anchors and life rafts around it. I never thought much about it until I noticed a long dark thread made into the glass on the bottom of it. Any ideas?
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From: HB Chick chick
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Ask Digger
Date 03/11/2006 9:14:36 PM
Dear Digger O'Dell, I'm hoping to find the value and age of a bottle found while beach combing. King Neptune brought it to shore. I have attached photos. It has embossed lettering running vertically down the front. JH COSTELLO & CO, 122 SOUTH ST, BOSTON 10˝" x 4" x 2˝" There seem to be mold seams (2 on each side) and the mold seam on top stops below the collar. Mostly rectangular in shape, but rounded "shoulders". The collar seems applied & there is a slight taper of the lip. No mark on base, inside base is thick, curved (convex) and somewhat irregular. There are 6 or 7 air bubbles trapped in the glass. The bubbles have elongated oval shapes, but vary in size. The color is pale green (perhaps considered aqua, but very light shade). There is no label other than the embossing I've described. There are no chips, cracks, or breaks. It is frosted heavily (as sea glass) and many calcium deposits left behind from seashells that had attached. Thank you for any assistance you may provide. I await patiently to find out what I have here! Sincerely, Nancy Jane
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From: HB Chick chick
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Ask Digger - meant to attach the photos
Date 03/11/2006 9:19:22 PM
Dear Digger O'Dell, I'm hoping to find the value and age of a bottle found while beach combing. King Neptune brought it to shore. I have attached photos of front and back. Embossed lettering running vertically down the front. JH COSTELLO & CO, 122 SOUTH ST, BOSTON 10˝" x 4" x 2˝" Mold seams (2 on each side). The mold seam on top stops below the collar. Rectangular shape, but rounded "shoulders". The collar seems applied & there is a slight taper of the lip. No mark on base, inside base is thick, curved (convex) and somewhat irregular. There are 6 or 7 air bubbles trapped in the glass. The bubbles have elongated oval shapes, but vary in size. The color is pale green (perhaps considered aqua, but very light shade). There is no label other than the embossing I've described. There are no chips, cracks, or breaks. It is frosted heavily (as sea glass) and many calcium deposits left behind from seashells that had attached. Thank you for any assistance you may provide. I await patiently to find out what I have here! Sincerely, Nancy Jane
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From: brinda stailey ailey
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1976 Ketchup bottle
Date 03/11/2006 10:37:06 PM
I have found a bicentennial Hunts ketchup bottle in my grand mother’s house. It is marked with forty nine cents on the lid. The front has General George Washington and an eagle on the back. It is a 26 oz. decanter. The label is in good condition. Can you help me with this? Thanks Brinda Peters Paris, Texas Take care. Brinda
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From: Daniel Mercado k
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: very old bacardi bottle (1876)
Date 03/12/2006 3:22:13 AM
Hi, how are you doing. I have a very old bottle of Bacardi rum. It is unopened. On the top of the label it states Philadelphia 1876. I believe the bottle to be from in between 1910 and 1920(by looking at the bacardi logo). if you can get any info on the item
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From: Julie coast
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: sc dispensary
Date 03/12/2006 9:00:18 AM
Digger, I found a SC Dispensary quart rum? bottle, Amber color. Do you know the worth of this? Thanks, Julie, Myrtle Beach, SC
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From: WILLETTON ELECTRICS tricsnet. au
To: Digger
Subject: Re: Martell 1901
Date 03/12/2006 12:29:22 PM
Subject: Martell 1901 Hi ya digger Well my husband and I have this bottle of martell cognac J & F Martell the lable on the back is this word for work (I hope you can understand this) Le COGNAC MARTELL est le produit naturel des vins r'ecolte's et distille's dans in region de CONGNAC telle qu'elle est de'limite'e par le de'cret du 1''Mai 1909 It is a small bottle just wonder if it is worth anything Also have a small bottle of cutty shark with a US ARMY sticker on in no:87685251 open mess any idea's or info on this would also be very lovley thanks again. Kind regards Sarah Davidson Thanks digger but they are both full and unopened.
Subject: Re: Martell 1901 If I assume both are empty then the value would be less. the Cognac might bring $15 the other one might appeal to military collectors and bring a bit more. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: artphotoservice
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com, jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: large casa vento woman bottle
Date 03/12/2006 5:40:47 PM
We found a bottle of dry red wine in a bottle shaped like a woman, and can't find anything about it, please help us. It is about 3 ft tall, 3lt. and green, filled with chianti wine. When was it produced? Is it worth
anything?? Thanks for ANY info you can give! Art
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From: DIEGOPEDRO68d. ar
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 12:26 AM
Subject: very rare bottle from argentina hi digger! hello, this is diego from argentina, I would like to know about age/rarity/value and history of the following rare bottle. (photos attached) extra large stoneware bottle 78 cm or 31 inches tall ! IMPRESSED: F. GRSVENOR/EAGLE POTTERY/GLASGOW. THIS BOTTLE, PROPERTTY OF WILLIAM
EDMONDS JUNE(e) & CO. LIVERPOOL IS LENT, NOT SOLD was it for beer ? or promotional / advertising ? an antiques dealer told me that, probably was for quarenteen (lent), because the yellow feber/malaria, as a water container during 1885-97 in buenos aires, argentina. j & g meakin were the owners of eagle pottery (glasgow) ?? thank you very much for your time !!! and best regards from ARGENTINA. DIEGO PLA
To: Digger
Subject: RE: Re: very rare bottle from argentina hi digger!
Date 03/12/2006 10:36:46 PM
hello digger, thank you for your mail, please see my stoneware bottle, is now on ebay with 18 bids for u$d 1250. - regards, diego
-- Mensaje Original
-- Enviado por: DiggerFecha:12/03/2006 21:38:04 Para: O68d. ar Título: Re: very rare bottle from argentina hi digger! Looks like an English Ale bottle to me. Interesting stamp but still probably not worth more than $30 USD Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: shirley watkins use
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: booze bottle origin
Date 03/12/2006 11:32:00 PM
Hi, My grandmother's name e was Elsie Booze Wooters. She was from Lambertville, NJ. She said her granddaddy made the first whiskey bottle with the long neck. The base looked like a cabin. The long neck was shaped like a tall chimney. My dad has a replica of the original. All I know is his last name e was Booze and my grandmother was name ed after him. My grandmother would always get upset when people called whiskey booze. She would always say it's whiskey in a booze bottle. Booze is just the name e of the bottle. Do you know anything about Mr. Booze?
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hostetter bitters bottle
Date 03/13/2006 10:36:06 AM
I am following up on e-mail sent earlier - want to hear back from you, if possible, before listing bottle on e-bay. I have never-opened bottle of Hostetter's Bitters, with label and embossed bottle, open pontil - addtl info obtained since sending first e-mail to you is that the bottle is store stock from general store in south TX. Any info you can impart will be greatly appreciated! Judy
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From: Brandon & Tasha beckl
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: MIRA-CLO & JOY
Date 03/13/2006 10:45:26 AM
Hello, I was wondering if you could help me out? I went digging in our yard and I found an old Amber bottle that says MIRA-CLO all over it, it doesn't have a manufacturing place on it. It does have an F in a hexagon and the numbers 3 2-437 was just wondering what is mira-clo and also I found an old clear joy dish detergent bottle, it has a screw on cap that says joy. The bottom of the bottle says PATENT (on top) 3 40 (in the middle) and 161 825 (on the bottom). Thank you for your time. I have looked all over the Internet for these and I can't find a single article on them at all. Brandon Slaughterbeck
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From: connie devillier
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottles/ pitchers
Date 03/13/2006 11:25:14 AM
Hello I found these two in an old trash dump while rabbit hunting in Louisiana. The one on the left has a letter B and a # 3 under it. 41/2 '' The one on the right has a star and the # 24 under it. These are clear glass. They need cleaning. Can you tell me what these are and what they are worth? Thank you, Connie
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From: Paul Staudt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question about bottle
Date 03/13/2006 11:46:10 AM
Hello Digger, The attached photo is of a bottle I found on
our land here in Readington Twp, NJ. It is a clear bottle with no damage. The
height is 4 1/8" the base 2 1/8 " and the shoulder is 2" the opening 1 5/8" has
a rough cut edge. Ribbing extends 1 1/4 " up from the bottom There are 2
opposing dimples at the neck and there are 3 vertical seams equally spaced
around the perimeter. On the bottom of the bottle is an inscription "THE POTTER-PARLIN
CO N. Y. " Would like to learn the history, age, use, rarity and value if you
can provide that. Thanks and I will keep checking your site for your reply.
Paul Staudt Flemington, NJ 
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From: Dustydiamond5
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: sucess the railroad bottle
Date 03/13/2006 10:27:39 AM
I was wondering if you could give me more information on authentic "success to the railroad" bottle. I have an Amber one....... according to the one bottle book I have, it states that the horses mane looks electrified, in a reproduction. my bottle doesn't look like that. is there more distinguishing marks or other ways to tell? I appreciate your time....... Amanda......dustydiamond5
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From: paul_braith2 th2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: fennings fever curer bottle
Date 03/13/2006 3:42:33 PM
What era do you think the bottle pictured is from and how much is it worth to a collector?
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From: Sondra Stellar k1on
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Digging and Cleaning Bottle Question
Date 03/13/2006 4:19:58 PM
Hi, My grandson loves to dig in an old dump site. He has found some neat things. He has found an old clear glass jar (bubbles in the glass) that reads, petroline buckeye Cleveland. We can not find any information about this jar. Would you have any idea if it is of any value. We did look on the internet and found nothing that helped. Seems the company is now located over seas or is a different company. Ebay search was not helpful either. Thanks,
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From: Steven Friedman anfordhAM
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: rola cola
Date 03/13/2006 4:51:24 PM
hi, I saw some things you had written about rola cola from the rola beverage co. is this company still around? do they still own a trademark etc to that name e ? (rola cola) please let me know. steven friedman
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From: Atkins Keith R TSgt
To: 'jaok20@bottlebooks.com'
Subject: Apothecary Jar(SHARPE & DOHMME)
Date 03/13/2006 5:12:12 PM
Mr. Digger I am hoping you can help me? I have an apothecary jar that I received from my grandmother who lives in Pennsylvania. The jar it self stands roughly 12 to 13 inch's tall, the jar is round in shape, the base is flat unknown if pontil or not. Color is clear. No stains. The bottle has the words Lozenges & Sharpe & Dohme embossed on the jar. The jar it self has air bubbles and scratches on it. It also has a decorative lid. I have searched several books and internet sites but have no luck. Is it worth anything? What would the age be? What history would it have if any? I can send a picture ter time but I am curious if I have something worth wild or not. Keith Atkins
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From: Chester Mercer on
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Crock bottle
Date 03/13/2006 6:16:31 PM
Hi Digger I have received a bottle passed down from my aunt. . She had it for years and for reasons unknown to me she gave it to me...The Jug is from Borrowfield Pottery H Kennedy Glasgow. . It is8 or 9 inches high with Blue pic of three men drinking , there is a saying on the bottle , and heres a hand My trusty frien , and Gie's a hand o'thine, and we'll tak a right guid wille waucht , For Auld Lang Syne. This is all on the front on the back is Auld Lang Syne. The bottom has a stamp oval in shape with H Kennedy borrowfield Pottery Glasgow. the bottle is light tan in color with the upper handle and spout in light brown . Any info would be helpful , I have tried many other sites with no real help Thank you Chet Mercer
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From: leeandjakeepc
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date 03/13/2006 8:27:47 PM
Hello, I've found a bottle in West Virginia that looks neat and I am trying to get any info possible. It says little bo-peep Ammonia. on the bottom it says the john pull products co Chicago IL. Its a clear bottle a little over 9 inches in height. Thanks.
Here's the Story: Bleach and Ammonia Bottles
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From: ScottB3503
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 03/13/2006 3:25:11 PM
Hi my name e is SCOTT BOYER and I found this bottle marked SUCCESS TO THE RAILROAD. It appears to be yellow with no damage! Could you please tell me what I have and it's value? THANK YOU VERY MUCH SCOTT
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From: cristina freda
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: South Boston
Date 03/13/2006 9:06:04 PM
Hi, a company was digging in South Boston and found some bottles. I was given a few of them . One is a clear glass bottle that reads Burnett Boston, one is clear glass with Massachusetts Breweries Co. Boston written on the bottom. Any ideas? Thanks, Cristina
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From: Kirk0193
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles found in Port Arthur TX
Date 03/13/2006 5:29:07 PM
Digger I found these two bottles and would like to know
their age and possible contents. The taller of the 2 is 8 1/8 inches tall with
the seam all the way through the lip. It has two jug handles on the neck and the
base has Patent 90963. The 2nd one is 3 1/4 inches tall with the seam 1/2 way up
the neck to the lip. The base is embossed WYETH under this 118 under that 1 or
I. Attached are a couple of pictures. Thanks for your help and time. An office
full of curious fisheries technicians. Attachment N1: DSC00049.jpg Attachment
N2: DSC00050.jpg Attachment N3: DSC00051.jpg
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From: Patricia Laria 4
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/13/2006 11:52:35 PM
Dear Digger, This is an easy one. How does one go about selling their bottles? Sincerely, Patricia Laria
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From: DLCOURT99
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hand Painted Liquor Bottle
Date 03/14/2006 5:15:30 AM
Found your site. I realize that this is not one of those really old treasures that you are asked questions about. Tried to do some research but found no information. I have a hand painted (ename el) French liquor bottle. It is green with much gold trim. Hand painted with a romance couple and roses. I am very familar with hand painted items versus transfer images. Very much like you would find on a Moser decanter. This is a Nuyens Creme de Menthe bottle - France. Has paper neck ring specifying contents and cork in top. Could this really be a bottle that was sold with liquor in it? How old do you think it is? Its interest me because of the time and effort it would take to turn out a liquor bottle like this. Would love to hear back from you. Not the type of bottle that would require a stopper - does not have the frosted ring inside the bottle usually found when a bottle requires a stopper. Diana
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From: Honana68
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 03/14/2006 5:45:50 AM
Hi! Thanks for being available!! I have 2 bottles from a friend's estate. Both are AIM, 7 1/2 inches high, round, and appear to have been corked. One is blue carnival glass, the other green. The blue one has a picture of John F. Kennedy etched in the glass with his name e and dates of birth and death on the front and a quote from him on the back. The other has Franklin D. Roosevelt and the same format. They are both ribbed on the sides and in perfect condition. Can you tell me anything about them? I'd love to know how old they are , who made and distributed them, are they pieces of a larger collection, etc. . Thanks so much !!! Jo-Ann Peck
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From: Mike and Becky Conway crrsytel
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Don't know if you are still taking questions?
Date 03/14/2006 4:36:56 PM
I have come a cross what looks like an old wooden snuff bottle. Do you know if such a thing ever existed? do you where I may be able to find out? Thank you for all of your help! Becky
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From: Richard J. Lohr d
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bacardi Rum 1876 Philadelphia Centennial label
Date 03/14/2006 4:28:38 PM
We were recently restoring our Marathon County Historical Society Mansion headquarters when we located a hidden cache of 8 bottles of unopened Bacardi 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Rum, labels and bottles are in very good shape. We think they may have been stashed during Prohibition. The bottles are corked with the foil still in place and are about 3/4 full. We would like to know the significance of this find and what value they may have. Rick Lohr, President of the marathon County Historical Society.
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From: TaldridgeC
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Garrett & Company
Date 03/14/2006 12:11:09 PM
Hi I was wondering what you can tell me about a bottle my husband found. It has Garrett & Co Established 1835. On one side it has St. Louis Mo and the other side says Norfol VA. It also says American Wines Half pint. Thanks for your help--Tara
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From: Marpatric
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: GREEN BOTTLE QUESTION THANKS
Date 03/14/2006 1:30:07 PM
Hi Digger I appreciate your site and the fact you take your time to help others with bottle questions. Can you help me too? I got this bottle while in South Carolina. It is green, stands 8. 50" tall. Embossed in front: MIDLAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM ~ on the bottles bottom: M 615 S I UGB it is a heavy bottle and dirty with grime. Thanks Patricia Attachment N1: MVC-097S.jpg Attachment N2: MVC-097S.jpg
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From: Joanne Foster gpond. au
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 03/14/2006 10:20:20 PM
I recently went to U. K. where my Brother gave me a bottle and as I do family history I am trying to find an origin. It is a green glass bottle with the marble inside. About 21 centemetres high . It is enscribed with the name e E L. Craddock (our family name e . Around the bottom in Winchcombe Has an eel as Trade mark Number on bottom of bottle is 5131 and initials R. C. B. Can you help or might know where I could find out. regards Jo Foster
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From: William
Rocha Sr. 04
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: spider bottle
Date 03/15/2006 12:04:01 AM
I have this four roses pint Amber glass bottle with spider webs and spiders on it. I would like to know more about it if you have any info. on it Thanks
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From: Paul Ripp 000
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fish Bottle
Date 03/15/2006 3:27:26 AM
Hello I was wondering if you could tell me something about my Grandpas old Fish Bottle? I remember I liked it when I would visit him as a child so I know its at least 40 years old. While searching on the net I have seen a clear one and a Amber Colored one. My Grampas fish Bottle is a blue color and has no name e or numbers on it at all. Here is a picture of it and is in purfect condition.
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From: CHARLENE HEIST eist
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date 03/15/2006 12:28:05 PM
I found a pepsi cola bottle it is clear with pepsi cola in raised letters vertically, any idea if its woth anything? thank you c I found a pepsi cola bottle it is clear with pepsi cola in raised letters vertically, any idea if its worth anything? thank you c
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From: Aly kes. fsnet. co. uk
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 03/15/2006 1:02:34 PM
I I have a lot of items that have been dug up from a building site in Scotland Stone ink pots Glass bottles Glass bottles with marble stopper inside Stone ginger beer bottles Cream pots Stoneware - furniture polish bottles And a lot of other items. Where would be the best place to get advice and find out if they are worth anything. I want to sell some of them, but not sure where to start. Thanks Kind regards Alison weekes
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From: dee queue ns
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: rare cobalt bottle from royal oak, MI
Date 03/15/2006 1:09:41 PM
Hi Digger, I have a bottle abt 8 and 3/4 inches tall. It was found in my family home in Royal Oak (1978), and used to have what appeared to be a glass label on it (with the address of a doctor). It was from a doctor's office in Royal Oak, MI and all that is left is part of a paper label that was below the main label (says Wintergreen). This was in the rafters of a 3 story home. We didn't have the top to it, but a squirrel making himself at home up there kicked it out a few months after the bottle was found. The top has a chip from the commotion, but still fits snugly inside the bottle top (top all glass as well). This is hand blown. The pictures make it look lighter, but this is a very deep blue cobalt color. Anything you could tell me about it would be appreciated. Thanks alot! Diane from Ferndale, Mi
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From: dee queue ns
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle-Rare Cobalt
Date 03/15/2006 1:21:12 PM
Here are 4 pictures of my bottle. I forgot to attach them in my previous email. Thanks! Diane from Ferndale, Mi
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From: Jane Evans on
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/15/2006 1:25:25 PM
I have an old lavender glass Hayner Whiskey bottle dated Pat. . Nov. 30, 1897 Troy Ohio. Does it mean this bottle is this old. Can you help me with this please. jane
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From: Print Shop vay. cnyric
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Mineral Water Bottles
Date 03/15/2006 1:48:56 PM
Hello, Would like to know what these bottles would sell for on the open market. 1) Oak Orchards / Acid Springs H. W. Bostwick / Agt. No54 / Broadway, New York Bottom: Glass from F. Hutchins (sp?) Factory / Lockport, NY 2) Vermont Spring / Saxe & Co. / Sheldon, VT Bottles are nice condition. Thanks for your help. Regards, Richard
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From: Carla Watson ahoo
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: mom's bottle
Date 03/15/2006 2:45:24 PM
My Mom has a bottle that a man wants to buy but she doesn't want to get beat on it. The only info I have found is that it was made in the 1890's. It has a small metal or glass marble in the neck of it and the neck is curved so the marble will only let out a certain amount of liquid. The front has the letters, NATRAJ. The back says, CODDS PATENT BOTTLE EXTRA STRONG GLASS. There is a design on the front of a girl in a circle. It really is hard to tell though. The bottom says made in India and has some type of mark, can't tell what it is. We will appreciate any help. Thank You!!
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From: Debi Dabasinskas r
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Coca Leaf Bottles
Date 03/15/2006 6:56:16 PM
Hi Digger, I'm looking for any old Coca Leaf / Coca Wine /Coca Buton / Coca Leaf Extract Medicine bottles. If you happen to come across any, please let me know. Thanks in advance. Regards, Debi Dabasinskas debibulmernet
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From: antony & sonya son co. nz
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: year and value
Date 03/15/2006 7:01:31 PM
hi I was just wondering if you could tell me the year and value of this bottle it says p garnier on it and the cap says on it j & f martell cognac thanks tony
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From: JOHN ABBATE
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Wondering if you can help
Date 03/15/2006 11:37:53 PM
I was given a full bottle of 1958 Sears Irish Whiskey. Is this of value?
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Subject: Old pill bottle I have in my possession, an old pill bottle that I am trying to resea rch20 the origin and value of. I wasn't sure if you could help me or not. They a re20 called "The Ensign Pellets", Manufactured by The Ensign Company, 473520 Hawthorne St. Philadelphia, PA The directions on the bottle say: For 20 adults only; 6 pellets every hour for 3 doses. If headaches are persistant or20 recurrent, a physician should be notified. I can't find any kind of date o n20 the bottle. It is a small glass bottle with a cork stopper. It actually ha s20 pills in it. I could send you a picture of it if that would help. Any help 20 would be greatly appreciated. Or perhaps you could guide me in the right20 direction. Denise Toms, Maryland
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From: Sharpe11556
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Log Cabin Bottle
Date 03/16/2006 5:25:01 AM
We live on the river my husband and I have taken up the hobbie of digging. We found an old dump site and have found numerous old items. We dug up an old Log Cabin bottle, it is Amber and has a picture of an indian imbossed on it. It is in excellent condition and looks as if it had a screwed top. I have looked all over to find out when this bottle is from and what it is worth. Can you help me? Thank you Lynn
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From: Carol Sue Glouser hardee. k12. fl. us
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I have a bottle with R C Reese on it. On the sides and on the bottom it has Wauchula fl. I am from W
Date 03/16/2006 1:27:11 PM
I have a bottle with R C Reese on it. On the sides and on the bottom it has Wauchula fl. I am from Wauchula and was wondering what can of bottle it is. We had a coke plant here when I was young, but that was 40yrs ago.
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From: Ryan Potter 2000
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/16/2006 3:03:58 PM
i found a bottle dated 1940 on the bottom. it stands 8. 25 inches, a screw on cap and has a ann page tomato ketchup label on it, was wondering if it was worth anything? Ryan Potter Ksfarmer_2000
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From: kate lee y_ty
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle(standard perry works)
Date 03/16/2006 4:19:23 PM
hi Digger, I have been visiting your site for long time now and think its great. I have this old bottle I can find not info on. Amber cylinder bottle embrossed on front(faintly) STANDARD PERRY WORKS NY on bottom is embrossed B&R the seams stop and flare off before lip on neck there is swirlly marks like it was twisted the lip seems to be flared inclosed is some pictures of it. could not get good picture of front embrossing thank you , Kathy Lee
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From: Nicole CAMpanile le
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Tiffany and CO whiskey Decanter
Date 03/16/2006 8:28:57 PM
I Had a question, My Husband was working at his job, and a lady had asked him if he wanted this blue box he saw that it had said Tiffany and CO on it He then opened it up and it was a 1776 whiskey Tiffany and CO crystal Decanter, I was just wondering if you would happen to know the value of it. IT is unopened with the label still on it in the blue bag and box . Please If you could help us out. NIcole
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From: Don ro
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old bottle
Date 03/16/2006 8:53:06 PM
Digger, I found an old bottle last week in our woods. I would like to find out how old it is and if it's worth anything. It is round, clear, and 8 inches tall. I t looks like an old soda bottle. The base is slightly concave, and is embossed around the diameter with " contents 7 FL OZ. " The face is imbossed with the words " MOCANAQUA BOTTLE WORKS, MOCANAQUA, PA. These words are contained within a football style circle. The bottle mold seam goes to the top of the lip. . The neck is 3 inches tall. We would appreciate if you could tell us anything about it. Mocanaqua is a small town on the Susquehanna River in Northeast Pa, and is near where we live. The town was name ed by Pa. Indians. The bottle is in rather nice shape, and only a couple small scratches. Noone around here has ever heard of a bottle works in that town, so it must be pretty old. Thank You Don Nelson
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From: Cilla Rogers rs
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Atwood's Bitters bottle
Date 03/17/2006 3:29:29 AM
Hello. My name e is Cilla Rogers and I have an un-opened bottle of Atwood's Bitters. It has been handed down through my ancestors. I am related to John F. Henry who bought the rights to the bitters from Atwood. I have the legal papers conveying the recipe to him. It still has the paper wrapping tied with a black string. I could send some pictures but, right now I'm in the process of moving and it's packed away. Would you be able to give me some advice if I sent you some photos? Sincerely, Cilla Rogers, DVM
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From: tabynsydsmommyro mommyro
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ask the digger
Date 03/17/2006 9:37:40 AM
Hello, I have recently found this 18th century Union bottle, AM
ethyst (purple) in color w/ two clasped hands surrounded by olive branches and the words "Union" on the front. On the back, a dove or eagle surrounded by olive branches grasping a banner. What might it be worth and what is its origin. It has a pontail mark on the bottom and the seam goes from top to bottom. thank you, Curious in NJ Jesse
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From: Theriophobia
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: hip flask-glass/pewter leather? bound
Date 03/17/2006 7:37:11 AM
bought at antique store just curious if you can provide any info. it appears old glass screw top silver shot/cup leather picture of bull matador? dont have it in front of me was given to somebody. Sorry cant provide more detail photos-is it even worth anything when was this probably made. Any info/best guesses /good news or bad will be greatly appreciated.
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From: MARGARET COULL coullernet
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/17/2006 2:04:25 PM
dear digger, I have a bottle, which I believe came off the SS Politician during World War Two. It is roughly the size of a modern day half bottle of whisky. It is brown coloured and near the neck, the inscription reads, Federal Law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle. At the bottom of the bottle, it says Exporters, Hudson Bay Company, Edinburgh, Scotland. I would appreciate, any information you can give me. Yours in anticipation, Margaret Coull.
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From: Debbie Earle ticTo: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/17/2006 2:06:10 PM
My name e is Debby and I was wondering if you have ever heard of a popBarr's soda bottle. A husband and wife team from Hardwick Vermont from 1900's to 1950 + or -. I have had this bottle at a flea Market for $100. 00. Of coarse all dealer have tried to get this bottle for nothing. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank - you Debby Earle
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From: Cheryl and Steve lespienet. au
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: white antique bottle
Date 03/17/2006 11:15:05 PM
Hello I have a very, very old white bottle with the words HARTWIG KANTOROWIOZ ON IT and the other words are POSEN HAMBURG PARIS set out as I have typed them. I am looking for information this bottle and if you want I can email some photos to you. Thanks for your time Cheryl
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From: suurenbroek
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date 03/18/2006 4:59:09 AM
Hi I have a brandy decanter which is full and still sealed.
I am sure that the decanter is silver plated, it is getting a bit tarnished. On
the bottom of the decanter there is an inscription that reads distillerie buton
Bolongna Italia casa fondata 1820 plus another insignia. On the label it says
Vecchia Romagna. Could you give me any info on this including its value.
Regards Karen 
Here's the Story Buton decanter
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From: ROX1209
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: WONDER BUBBLES
Date 03/18/2006 12:50:59 AM
I wonder if you can help me identify a bottle my husband and daughter found. Its approx. 3-4 inches tall, clear glass, three seam s, I think its a tooled with an applied ring lip. At the top of neck on both sides, in script writing it has Wonder Bubbles. Can you tell me the age of this bottle?
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From: CloudEmomma
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Trash ? Junk ?
Date 03/18/2006 6:57:46 AM
Hello Sir, I was wondering if this is junk? I wanted to sell this ? this bottle reads vancouver canada, vol ?
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From: Robert & Michelle
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date 03/18/2006 4:49:04 PM
Hello Ive got a 2 quart "Poland Water, Natural Mineral Spring Water" bottle at my house I found. The stickers are in very good shape and the bottle is see through green. The amazing thing is that is has been register in 1885. The stickers are in excellent shape for how old it is. It has a great deal of seals on it depicting Poland Mineral Spring Water and has a "$500. 00 reward for evidence which secures conviction of any person for refilling bottles bearing our trademark or for selling as poland water any water not from poland spring" The bottle says that it is from South Poland ME U. S. A and a signature is signed Hiram Ricker & Sons. If you have any more questions about the bottle please feel free to ask. If you could let me know about what it is worth it would be MUCh appreciated. Thank You Ricky
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From: Evelyn 64on
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: collection of old bottles
Date 03/18/2006 5:53:23 PM
I have inherited a collection of old bottles and insulators from my father.Some of what I have include the following: McMonagle and Rogers Premium Fruit Flavors, Middletown, NY Imported Bay Rum for the Toilet and Bath Distilled from the bay leaves imported and bottled by Gimbel Brothers, New York, Paris, Philadelphia (paper label) Citrate of Magnesia with glass/wire/cork stopper Cray Bros New Canaan, Conn. "This bottle not to be sold" with a intertwined C and B Green "Three in One" Oil 3. in. one Oil Co. Pale Green Jacob Ruppert Brewer, New York 1 Aqua Hemingray insulator Patented 1983 1 insulator W Brookfield, New York Is there any information you could give me about any of them or tell me a good source of information? I am a novice an would like to find out more about the collection I now have. My father was not a serious collector, he only brought home things that appealed to him. Thank you in advance for any information you can give me. Sincerely, Evelyn Redmond
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From: Catalano . Sinatra
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: