November 2003 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2003
From: Nathan
To: Digger
Subject: unusual brown bottle
Date: 02-11-2003
Hi Digger, I have this very unusual brown bottle (pictures attached) and I was wondering if you could perhaps give me some information on it. It measures about 11.5 inches tall and is made of ceramic with a shiny glaze. The bottle is unevenly glazed over scratches and pits. Most of it is brown, but the top is blackish. The body of the bottle appear to be a single piece with the spout attached separately. The bottle itself is actually bent, as you can see from the pictures. The writing near the top of the bottle appears to say: "F. Van Gent's Distilleerdery N. V. Schiedam". The letter "F" is mostly covered in glaze, so it may be a different letter. Beneath that, near the bottom of the bottle, appear the words: "1 Liter". There is no writing anywhere else on the bottle. I've been able to find out that this bottle is Dutch, but have no other information on it. I bought the bottle at a thrift store about 10 years ago for a couple of dollars. ~Nathan
Nathan your bottle looks like a Dutch gin bottle and I would guess the date to be around 1900 and the value at $20-30. Digger.
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From: aclaytor
To: Digger
Subject: Question???????wells and privey's
Date: 01-11-2003
Hey Digger, My name is Andy and live in southern Virginia , near Chatham. There's a 1765 Federal style house that is on the Historical Register..."Little Cherrystone", I happen to know the people that own it, I found a rock lined well about 20 foot deep and 2 foot wide. Is it worth the time to explore the bottom of it? Plus I'm still looking for where the Privy might have been, I'm going back where the gully was and see if I can find anything there. Also I found a old log house and found 3 privy's the newer one had disposable diapers in it , then the other 2 were side by side. I've dug and probed about half of the the later and have turned up nothing. Do you sometimes find nothing in the privy's and do you think I should dig the other one up too. At the gulley dump I've found pop bottles dating to the early 1920's and some medicine bottles too. Any help would be appreciated and thank's for a wonderful web page to read on digging. Regards, Andy
Digging wells or anything twenty feet deep is a dangerous undertaking without the proper equipment and knowledge. People often did throw things down an old well but mostly you will find the well filled or partially filled. If the well still has standing water then exploring it will be even more difficult as a pump would be needed. The chances of finding something in a well with standing water would be small. A copy of my Secrets of Privy Digging would give you good guidelines Digger
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From: dalzell6
To: Digger
Subject: Re: Weymans Snuff
Date: 01-11-2003
Thank you for replying to my e-mail. I will visit your site and invite my friends to do so as well. Fortunately and unfortunately, the "Road Show" has prompted a lot of us out here in "hopeful land" thinking we might have the next undiscovered "da Vinci" (I am making a funny observation, I enjoy the show & like so many others do look for quality when I go out "hunting".) I bought the jar for $1.00 but had never seen that particular brand of tobacco product and was curious. I love the crockery. Down here in the deep south one runs across a great many tobacco related products. Usually, however, Marlboro and chewing tobacco. I simply find it interesting that there was a company producing a snuff in a crockery jar. Thank you again, sir.
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From: The Lunas
To: Digger
Subject: vinegar picture/jug
Date: 01-11-2003
DEAR DIGGER, I have a very old vinegar jug/ picture that has been handed down to me some years back by my mother. I have tried to research it until recently. Mother is 86 years young and say's she can never remember it not being around. It is 6'' tall and has a 4'' diameter. It has a dark brown glaze type finish on it. It would probably hold abut a pint. The spout & handle both have thumb / finger marks on where they were formed / pressed on to the jug . On the front of the jug is the inscription that appears to have been scratched on with a straw or small utensil of some type. It reads '' Compliments of Wallace & Gregory Bros. Pure Vinegars Paducah Ky.'' Any information you could find on it's history, rarity, value, age etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again for your time and efforts. SINCERLY LLOYD LUNA
Sounds quite rare and probably has a good value maybe $150 or more. More than likely made between 1870-1910 Digger
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From: George Fox
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 01-11-2003
Hello, Just found. Avenue bottling works, Shreveport LA with the letter A on the bottom. This bottle looks like a soda bottle but strangely has a double wall. A bottle within a bottle. Appears to have been moulded, it has a seam and minute air bubbles in the glass. Hope you could tell me something more about it or the age this manufacturing process was used. Thanks George Fox
Wow sounds very interesting, I'd love a picture. Digger
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From: keith
To: Digger Digger
Subject: Special Old Reserve
Date: 01-11-2003
I have a bottle of bourbon called "Special Old Reserve." the bottle is still sealed and made by the American Medicinal Spirits Company. Produced by Harry E. Wilken. The label states that it was made in 1917 and bottled in 1932. It is a one pint bottle. Can you give me any info on this bottle? Thanks, Keith Lodzinski
Keith, I just published an article on the American Medicinal Spirits Company. You find more about the Special Old Reserve in the Whiskey Trademarks section of my site. For older whiskeys, I have a price guide. Whiskey Price Guide
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From: Botlnutz
To: Digger
Subject: Chill tonic
Date: 02-11-2003
HELLO!!! I'm a intermediately experienced digger in North West Florida in the town of the only Pepsi- Hutch, Pensacola. Sometimes info. is still hard to get so I'll ask; Clear small medicine by the name of PLANK'S CHILL TONIC CHATTANOOGA, TENN. on the sides and a picture embossed on the front of ??Mr. Plank ?? Any Info. appreciated and welcomed. You ever come down to this area I'd love to meet and maybe find some dust to eat together... BOTLNUTZ
I checked lots of sources and found nothing although, the bottle is listed in my Medicine book. Value is about $30-40 There were a number of companies selling medicinal products in Chattanooga besides the well known Chattanooga Medicine Company; among them were these: Digger
Cough No More
Moon's Magnetic Medicine
Oxydendrine
St. Joseph's Liver Regulator
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From: chris -
To: Digger
Subject: bottle question..
Date: 03-11-2003
i have recently found a 3in tall tan stoneware bottle stamped in black saying . one pound redistilled -mercury from the s.s white mfg. co. this was found in a late 1800's early 1900's landfill in jax , fla.. now I know this is a dental application , but I am unable to find it anywhere? any information on worth and background would greatly appreciated...
Jugs with Mercury imprinted upon them are quite common and often found in antique stores and malls for $30-40. The S.S. White Company was located in Philadelphia and was apparently a highly successful business. they registered numerous trademarks one of which might be your product. Digger
S.S. WHITE DENTAL MFG. CO., THE CORPORATION PENNSYLVANIA TWELFTH AND CHESTNUT STREETS PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA
CAVITINE (EXPIRED) CAVITY-LININGS. FIRST USE: 1894. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 1894. Filing Date September 21, 1905.
Word Mark REVELATION BURS Goods and
Services (EXPIRED) : DENTAL AND SURGICAL BURS. FIRST USE: 1891.
FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 1891. Filing Date June 14, 1897
MOLDINE (EXPIRED) : IMPRESSION AND MOLDING COMPOUNDS. FIRST USE: 1886. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 1886
TENAX (EXPIRED) DENTAL WAX. FIRST USE: 1897. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 1897. Filing Date July 26, 1905.
(EXPIRED) WAX. FIRST
USE: 1898. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 1898
ORALINE Goods and Services (EXPIRED) TOOTHPASTE. FIRST USE: 1880. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 1880.
SS.WHITE (EXPIRED) : [Tooth Powder, Tooth Paste, PRECIPITATED Chalk, Prepared Chalk, Tooth Soap, Mouth Wash, Cold Cream, Almond Cream, Talcum Powder, Bay Rum Cologne Water, Violet Water, Violet Ammonia, Nerve Paste, Nerve Devitalizing Fiber, Soldering Fluid and Soldering Flux Paste. dental handpieces, dental mallets and hammers], dental burs [, dental bur cases, dental extractors, dental mandrels and dental root trimmers, dental abrasive points, dental polishing cups, disks, brushes, strips, dental burnishers, dental forceps, dental pliers and punches, dental root elevators, dental lancets, dental scissors, tweezers, dental chairs, dental headrests, dental equipment stands, saliva ejectors, dental operating stools,dental brackets, bracket tables, tablets and trays, dental scalers, chisels, hatchets, hoes, spoons, discoids, cleoids, cutting and carving instruments, excavators, and probes, dental pluggers, dental filling materials and instruments, gum retractors, dental pellet placers, dental files and knives, dental matrix material and dental sterilizers, dental lamps, and dental blowpipes, dental spatulas, dental mirrors, dental syringes, dental mortars and pestles, dental rubber dam, rubber dam clamps, dental impression trays, dental modeling composition, trimmers and tooth shade guides, and dental instrument cases first use: 1869. first use in commerce 1869. Filing Date July 9, 1917
Here's more about them Hance & White
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From: Macarena
To: Digger
Subject: can't find this bottle anywhere
Date: 01-11-2003
Hello to you, I find you to be a wealth of information. So, I shall plead to you, , any idea at all on this old bottle of mine ?? It seems to be made of porcelain with antiqua este Italy on the bottom It says Girolamo Luxardo -Torreglia Produce of Italy Cherry Ardo- one pint- Sole Agents:Hulse Import Co. San Francisco, Cal. never been opened, has an intricate handle, is dark cobalt blue with gold overlay... It is very unique and in great shape, .. Any help would be greatly appreciated ::: :) :) :) :) Respectfully, Macarena Rose--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Claudia Hamers _
To: Digger
Subject: bottle question
Date: 02-11-2003
We have a bottle labeled "Horse Medicine The Celebrated D. D. T. 1868 HHH. Can you tell us about it and estimate the value. thanks
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From: Dylanlad
To: Digger
Subject: site for you
Date: 02-11-2003
Hey Digger....like your site a lot..in case you don't have this site I am sendin it to you. Helps date scotch whisky bottles. http://member.nifty.ne.jp/~tanida/my_home_bar/Data/history_Malt.html"History of the Distillery/ Dylan
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From: Albert Leslie
To: Digger
Subject: bottel
Date: 02-11-2003
I have a Ball and Claw bitter world's best remedy, bottle, it is a deep purple in color, it has a claw on top, St.Louis and Indianapolis around the bottom.
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From: stfreitas
To: Digger
Subject: collectors weekley right to vote bottle
Date: 02-11-2003
hi I found a bottle at a garage sale its purple its 5 inches tall 3 1/2 wide and has a bird with a star above it below the bird says collectors weekly kermit texas on the other side it has 1920-1970on top and it says right to vote and has 2 women shaking hands thanks for your help stfreitas
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From: David
To: Digger
Subject: old bottle
Date: 02-11-2003
I have been looking for some information on a bottle from my collection. I've looked on many sites but can not determine what and who made it. I would appreciate the help. It is 71/2" tall and has an eagle with 13 stars around it. It has a swing top lid and rubber seal. The bottom has 1898 and the letter K and the number 2.Can you tell me the age and who made it?
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From: YZKNAK19
To: Digger
Subject: old whiskey bottle
Date: 02-11-2003
found in my ceiling, the label says (GENESEE VALLEY FINE OLD RYE WHISKEY) on the bottom it has (A BLEND) the bottom back has in the glass (HALF PINT FULL MEASURE). Was wondering if you could tell some thing about it or point me in the right direction. thanks. YZKNAK159
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From: Stephan Hamel
To: Digger
Subject: karoff
Date: 17-06-2003
I found at a flea market a aromalite lamp that has three small jars of perfume attached to it. It has a green plastic base and shade, and a metal poll that is about 6" tall, when you take the shade off the perfumes are named mornin, noon, and nite. it is exalant condition all lables and pull string is still attached, it is made by Karoff and tag reads Aromalite by Karoff Three sentamental perfumes. If you know any thing about this piece please let me know, thank tracy
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From: ksandthnol
To: Digger
Subject: amber eagle flag flask
Date: 03-11-2003
i was wondering if you had any info on the eagle and flag for our country flask being reproduced I think its a GII-54..it has a jagged pontil and is amber and about 7 1/2 inches tall...thanks...Kevin
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From: RoyNSan
To: Digger
Subject: EZE bottle
Date: 03-11-2003
This bottle looks old .. it has a tinge of pink to the color .. http://MEMBERS.AOL/ROYNSANN/EZE.JPG" http://members.aol/roynsann/jar.jpg"ttp://members.aol/roynsann/jar.jpg/ The bottom says 80-JL duraglas patent d-105-106 23 0 48. the 0 is actually some type of insignia. Thanks in advance. Sandy
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From: Chase, Jill
To: 'Digger' Digger
Subject: Old Mr. Boston THIN MAN
Date: 03-11-2003
I recently found an old Mr. Boston dry gin bottle. It is clear glass and shaped like a test tube. The Labels state " Thin Man" and 1/10 pint. The bottle and labels are in excellent condition. Can you please tell me how far back this dates and an approximate value should I try to sell it. Thank you, Jill Chase : __________________________________________________________________________ This communication may contain privileged and/or confidential information. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing or using any of this information. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. Attachments: amaizrul.gif Maize Bkgrd.jpg
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From: RoyNSanN
To: Digger
Subject: Re: EZE bottle
Date: 03-11-2003
Thanks Digger. Got me too. I took from the embossing that it is 1943. but the EZE.. I have never seen it Thanks again SAndy
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From: Brian & Nancy Bard
To: Digger
Subject: Guitar Bottle
Date: 04-11-2003
http://home.gate/~bbard/guitar.jpg Hi, Please check this bottle out by clicking the link above. On the bottom it says: "O.M.B. #1 LIQUOR BOTTLE 1968" I want to sell it on eBay. What's it worth? Thanks! -Brian bbardhgate
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From: Gary Meyer
To: Digger
Subject: Pictures
Date: 04-11-2003
Hi, I purchased volume 6 Colognes, Poisons, and Foods. On page 15, dead center in the middle (Z-456), It is my understanding that this bottle is a Willington pickle. Is that a true statement? On page 16, center page, right hand side (similar to Z-456). Are you saying these are also Willington pickles? Is there away to get a copy of your color photos or Betty Zumalt's color photos. Cathedrals are my passion and I am trying to learn all I can. Thank you Gary Meyer
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From: Kathy Schwarz
To: Digger
Subject: question
Date: 04-11-2003
Hello, I have a question about a bottle I have come across. I know that it is a codd bottle. It has the words 'Heath & Smith' a trademark symbol and the word 'trademark'...the trademark is the letter H with an S and & overtop of it. It also has the word Doncaster on it. It is greenish in color. How can I find out more about when it was made? Thanks in advance, Kathy ===== Kathy Schwarz , , , ^..^, , ,
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From: Debra Goldie
To: Digger
Subject: about a bottle
Date: 04-11-2003
I located a question someone else asked about a brown milk bottle with thatchers dairy, brown in color, and a picture of a man milking a cow. the question was if it is worth anything. I have the same question. I have the same exact bottle only I don't have the ceramic stopper. could you please tell me what it is worth. Thank You Debbie Goldie
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From: Peggy A Bowers
To: Digger
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 05-11-2003
I found an old whiskey bottle in the wall of my house. Would like to find out some information on it. Bottle is aqua, 6", single collar, BIM, the base is smooth with circular upward indention, and on the front are the words UNION with a picture of two hands below surrounded by a union symbol.
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From: turtlecreek
To: Digger
Subject: bottle
Date: 05-11-2003
Dear Digger, I found a bottle on the banks of the Mississippi River that has on the bottom a logo that is a large H with an A between the bottom legs of the H. The other numbers are K-4254. Above and by itself is the number 4 (I think it could be a four ounce bottle. Can you tell me anything about this bottle? Sue
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From: Craig S. Ganz
To: Digger
Subject: Prohibition Era Wine Bottle
Date: 05-11-2003
I have a small bottle of unopened wine still in the wrapper that appears to be from the prohibition era and was to be perscribed by a doctor for medicinal purposes. Have you ever seen/heard of such a bottle?
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From: Usol
To: Digger
Subject: Old bottles
Date: 05-11-2003
Mr. Digger, My husband and I own a resort dating back to 1930's and today we found a old dump area and we found bottles dating back to 1934 . It's clear, looks like catsup bottle or pop bottle. a lot of whisky bottles, made from continental distilling co. green, brown, clear and carnival glass, also a bottle of bluing with the word ( little Boy Blue) on it .( Mr. Boston brand whisky ) . Gutsch sheboygan beer bottle brown .and many more and still digging. can you tell us how we can search to see what these bottles are worth or around what dates they would be . Thank you Chris . For Availability, Rates , photo's and what we offer . Click on the link below. Thank You Chris Lake, Michigan,
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From: TOBYLISA
To: Digger
Subject: Swamp Root Bottel question????
Date: 05-11-2003
I have original contents as displayed in the pictures. What would you estimate it's value to be? I may have other items of unused proportions concerning DR. Kilmer. Thank you, William
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From: Fansalita Fish
To: Digger
Subject: OLD INTRAVENOUS BOTTLE
Date: 08-11-2003
HI DIGGER , WHILE AT A NEW THIFT STORE IN TOWN MY HUSBAND SPOTTED WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE AN OLD I.V. BOTTLE. IT IS COMPLETE WITH METAL HANGER. ON BOTTOM IT READS 1845 HOSPITAL LIQUIDS. WAS IT WORTH THE $10.00 WE PAID? THANKS F.FISH GA
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From: Rachael Van Wormer
To: Digger
Subject: triangular bottle
Date: 06-11-2003
Digger, We have found about two dozen triangular bottles. In length they measure 5 1/4"; the round, screw top is about 7/8" in diameter; and each of the panels is 1 1/8" wise. Two of the three sides are embossed "OWENS", and the base has an embossed "O" insied a square. They are clear glass. Do you know how old they are? What were they used for? Thank you, SD Walter
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From: Tricia Lowder t_
To: Digger
Subject: old Walker's Deluxe Bourbon bottle with license plates
Date: 05-11-2003
Hello Digger! I happened to stumble upon your site. My husband bought a box at an Auction for a $1. In this box was an old "Walker's Deluxe Bourbon" clear glass bottle with what appears to be license plate numbers on all four sides. I think the date was 1976. Any enlightening you could bring forth would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Tricia
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From: Tino Romero.
To: Digger
Subject: bottle of the century?
Date: 07-11-2003
Hi John, I have a big big question for you. So far this bottle has raised many an eyebrow, but nobody has ever seen one or knows anything about it: Do you know anything (history, rareity, value) about this bottle? it is round, clear, BIMAL, late 1890's, 6" tall, 1.5" dia, embossed (RATITE) / RAT VIRUS / PASTEUR VACCINE CO. You can tell why I think this is a very important bottle n' such. Any ideas? Also, have any odd/rare bottles passed your way lately? I moved from New Mexico to California recently, so I'm in a new relm of collecting here. We'll see how the Mojave desert treats me! Always, -Tino R.
-- Tino Romero
------------------------------------------------ visit- http://www.nmt.edu/~tromero/bottle.html
You are not the first to ask about this bottle. here's the link from my web site www.bottlebooks.com/questions/Junequestions/ june_2000_questions.htm Digger
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From: Tino Romero.
To: Digger
Subject: Re: bottle of the century?
Date: 07-11-2003
Very nice, thanks for the info! Interesting that there are others. Do you think this one that says Pasteur Vaccine Co. predates the one on your web page from PASTEUR LABORATORIES OF AMERICA? Also, do you have any idea what the bottle may be worth? Thanks again, -Tino You are not the first to ask about this bottle. here's the link from my web site www.bottlebooks/questions/Junequestions/ june_2000_questions.htm Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks Digger
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From: Coreen Coutts
To: Digger
Subject: Say Corby's!
Date: 07-11-2003
Dear Digger Found a bottle 12oz. glass whiskey flask near Merritt, B.C. Is amber/brown in colour, with embossed iron style gates and the letter W in crests of shields. Also a crowned crest with the word trade, over the letter W, over the word mark. No Label but with cap on. Cap design is parrot saying" Say Corby's". Is 31/2" wide, by 71'2" high, by 11/2" thick. There are also visible seams around the outside of the lip and along the sides. The stamp on the bottom is of the same trademark crest, and a random number 7. Would like to know age, history, value! Thanks Shawn.
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From: Davejens22
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 07-11-2003
how you doing I have a 1935 bottle of canadian whiskey never opened. on the bottom of bottle is embosed #13 of 41 its all sealed up with everything on it. I spoke to canadian club in Canada there collector said he has never heard of a bottle like this one and hes been doing it for 30 years. Does it have any value? .thank you Dave
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From: Sheri Wilcox
To: Digger
Subject: green bottle
Date: 07-11-2003
I found a box of green bottles at our church, which were about to be thrown out. I was wondering if you could tell me anything about them. One is square, looks like an old milk bottle. It is marked with the measurements up to 40 ounces and has a flower design at the top and half flower design at the bottom. Looks like it must have had a screw-on lid. The mouth is an inch and a half across. The other bottles are pretty plain with smaller mouths. Thanks, Shrei
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From: RaymondGarritano
To: Digger
Subject: Fleecy White Bottle
Date: 07-11-2003
Hi Digger, I am new to your website and found it because I was curious about a brown Fleecy White bottle we found on our 100 year old farm site. It was made by the John Puhl Products Co, Chicago, IL, Pat. # 112219. Other numbers embossed at the bottom are 9 5 10. While reading your website and responses to others I know the value is only $1 - $2. However, could you please tell me what Fleecy White was and also a little history on the company. Thank you. I appreciate your assistance. Pam Garritano
The amber bottles are embossed around the shoulder and had a black plastic cap. They contained bleach. In the late 1950s the Fleecy brand owned by the John Puhl Products Company was purchased and merged with Purex. The Puhl Company was the fourth largest producer of bleach in the US at that time and Purex wanted to move into new geographic areas. the bottles have little value often selling for $1-2 or less.
December 2000 Questions Ask Digger Digger Odell Publications I have a old fleecy white bottle, the name fleecy white is written on the ... In the late 1950s the Fleecy brand owned by the John Puhl Products Company was ... www.bottlebooks.com/questions/Dec2000/december_2000_questions_ask_digg.htm
NOVEMBER 2003 QUESTIONS Hi Digger, I am new to your website and found it because I was curious about a brown Fleecy White bottle we found on our 100 year old farm site. ... www.bottlebooks.com/questions/Nov2003/november_2003_questions.htm
November 2004 QUESTIONS Ask Digger Digger Odell Publications Hi, i found an old fleecy white bottle. It is from the john Puhl products co.in Chicago ill. It is an amber glass 1/2 gallon bottle. ... www.bottlebooks.com/questions/Nov2004/november_2004_questions__ask_dig.htm
December Questions 1846 John Puhl Product Company, Chicago, IL, "Fleecy White" Brown Jug 1882 Heinz 7 Bottle Thank You. I am not sure if the first item is crockery item or not ... www.bottlebooks.com/questions/December%201999/december_questions.htm
June 2001 Questions Ask Digger Digger Odell Publications I have a bottle that is brown 9 inches high and says "Fleecy White" on the top side. On the bottom it says John Puhl Products Co. Chicago Ill.Can you tell ... www.bottlebooks.com/questions/June2001/june_2001.htm
Hi, I was just reading about your Fleecy-White bottles, and I was wondering if you could tell me how much they would be worth. I have 2 of them, ... www.bottlebooks.com/questions/April%202001/April_2001_Questions.htm
SEPTEMBER 2004 QUESTIONS It is from John Puhl Products Company of Chicago,Ill. On the bottle it says Fleecy White,is Amber colored and has a thumb hole. My husband thinks it some ... www.bottlebooks.com/questions/September2004/september_2004_questions.htm
October 2004 QUESTIONS Ask Digger Digger Odell Publications The other is a bottle called fleecy white, and the other one is a gallon vinegar jar with the Whitehouse itched in the glass. I was excited when I found ... www.bottlebooks.com/questions/Oct2004/october_2004_questions__ask_digg.htm
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Digger
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From: Rbunny5
To: Digger
Subject: BOTTLE OF CRUSE WINE
Date: 08-11-2003
I FOUND A BOTTLE OF WINE. IT HAS A WIRE NETTING, LABEL SAYS MACON CRUSE, 1945, CRUSE & FILS.FRE'ES, FRANCE, DIJON. IT ALSO SAYS IT IS DISTRIBUTED IN THE US BY THE JOS, GARNEAU CO, INC. NY COULD YOU SEND ME ANY INFO ON THIS PLEASE RICH
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From: KtZi3
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 08-11-2003
HI I JUST PURCHASED A DECANTOR JAMES B BEAM # D-334-145-62 AT A YARD SALE, ITS A LOVELY LITTLE GRAY HORSE MY HUSBAND INSISTS ITS WORTH MONEY. I PAID $1.00 FOR IT. COULD YOU HELP ME OUT WITH INFO ON THIS ITEM AND ITS VALUE? THANK YOU K. ZISK
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From: Because
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 08-11-2003
Hi Digger, It was great to find your site, I have a Dr. J. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters bottle I would like to find out about. It is 9" tall has a recessed bottom with numbers that are hard to read, they are 26 or 62 two maybe, and there is something else I cannot make out. The bottle has this rainbow color all over it. I have attached pictures. Thank you in advance for any information! Sincerely, B.
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From: Enrico & Cathie Mitchell
To: Digger
Subject: Bamboo Pale Ale 1927
Date: 08-11-2003
I found a bottle that is green with this information on it. Gin Su bottling Co. Alanta GA, 5 April 1927, Bamboo Pale Ale. Do you have any history about this bottle? Is it worth anything?
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From: Gail101049
To: Digger
Subject: good evening
Date: 08-11-2003
Today I purchased a bottle that caught my eye initially because it was a perfectly-intact "sea glass bottle"--------I scavange shores of Long Island, NY, and every other place I've visited that has a shore, for those smooth, "weathered" pale-colored pieces of smooth glass for over 20 years now. The bottle, the owner stated, was a ballast. I bought that idea, but researched on-line to find out more. I can discribe it to you-------- *8 3/8" high, aqua in color, crown top (as per the web-site), 2 seams up the sides and neck, but not over the lip, "Ten Pin" shape, plain 1 1/4" inverted round bottom, clearly marked on the bulge of the bottle: "Carl H Schultz C-P M-S PAT MAY 1868 NEW YORK"-----she's a beauty!!!!!!!!!! The condition is very good----considering it sure looks like it has been washed by the ocean and the sand----the markings are easily read. My questions are: Was this a carbonated water bottle (or mineral water?) (or soda?), and what was used to seal it originally, AND, were these bottles ever used as ballasts on ships??? Sure hope you can help me------thanks--Gail
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From: Creek716
To: Digger
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 08-11-2003
how much is a turlington bottle worth? it is balsam of life jan 26, 1754. and what is the best way to clean and what with? thank you. mike
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From: Mr Barry Gardner.fj
To: Digger
Subject: Mellin's Infants Food London
Date: 09-11-2003
would you help me with some information on the history of this bottle found among some other bottles in the ocean: MELLINS INFANTS FOOD LONDON. IT IS A LIGHT GREEN 16 OZ BOTTLE.
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From: KELVIN MOORE
To: Digger
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 09-11-2003
I am needing information on what is the best way to clean bottles. These were found in an old barn and are quite weathered and dirty. I've tried letting them soak in soap and water and vinegar. They don't look any better. I just like them probably not collectables. Thank you.
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From: james nies
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 09-11-2003
Hello. I have a 10year anniversary Tropicana juice bottle. The surface is engraved with the likeness of the founder of Tropicana, WT Rossi. The glass factory which produced the jar is Industrial Glass Co. It would have been produced in 1970's. I contacted both companies and they couldn't find any info. I have no idea how many are in circulation or value. Thank you.
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From: RUBIECN
To: Digger
Subject: 7-up bottle
Date: 09-11-2003
Hi, I have a stretched green 7-up bottle, about 1.5 feet long. It has a long neck, and all the words and logos are stretched out. I'm not sure, but on the bottom of the bottle are the numbers, 7, 11, 72, so i'm guessing it was made in 1972. It looks like a regular 7-up bottle since the ingredients, ounces(16), and logos appear on the bottle, except for the fact that it is stretched. Can you please tell me where this is from, and how much it is worth? Thank you. (By the way, your site is very informative.)
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From: BILLRFINN
To: Digger
Subject: odd bottle from auction
Date: 09-11-2003
digger, I have two different size clear bottles. both with wide round bases and long slim necks. both are labeled federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle. the bottom has numbers r384 & 65-55 on one and r384 55-57 on the other. all this is with raised glass number and lettering.
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From: Ch8Ad
To: Digger
Subject: crown royal
Date: 09-11-2003
i have a bottle of crown royal that has never been open the sticker says Canada excise AD730186 1965 is it worth anything?
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From: oyerbides1
To: Digger
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 09-11-2003
Hi, I got your address from a bottle site I found using google. My father, who isn't on the net, asked me to search for information concerning a baby bottle he used as a child. Notes on the Bottle: - There are no markings or words on the bottle - The bottle is clear glass - The bottle is about 8.5 inches in height - I don't really know about seams per se it appears to be a solid piece The bottle was used by my father as his baby bottle. He is 70 years old and the youngest in his family so it may be older than that. My family comes from Northern Mexico and the Big Bend area of Texas and it was probably blown in either of those regions. Enclosed are a couple pics which I hope help and don't take too long to load. Anything you can say about it would be appreciated John and Tammy Oyerbides
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From: cheryl swiss
To: Digger
Subject: Reguarding some old bottles
Date: 09-11-2003
Hey Diiger, Was browsing through your website and have a question for you. I recently received some Jim Beam and and Early times kentucky whiskey bottles from my mother-in-law who received them from a friend one of them is an 1868-1968 centennial with B.P.O.E ELKS on it the other one is an Early Times Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1776-1976 american revolution bicentennial oregon on it, do you think they are worth anything and if so, how much? I also have a 1969 edition no#1 of Field Birds Ringednecked Pheasant American Whiskey bottle.and a 1966 jim beam with the numbers inscribed on the bottom of the bottle D-334-145-66 I love to save old bottles, even if they arent worth anything. Please let me know what you think, or if you need more information. thank you cheryl carney
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From: Jim Spears
To: Digger
Subject: botle identification
Date: 09-11-2003
Aloha Digger, You were kind enough to identify and date a bottle I found while scuba diving here on Maui in June of this year. I have found another bottle which I believe to be from Anhauser Busch but need your expertise to confirm its identity and time frame. Please view the bottle on my website at: http://kayakdiver/bottle1.htm Much thanks for your time. Jim
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From: Wscasny
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 09-11-2003
Hi I have a bottle from Bloods Bottling House of Braidwood ILL. I was just wondering what was put into these bottles. It sort of looks like it could be a drink or something, but I was not sure.
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From: Joy Montgomery
To: Digger
Subject: Duroglas Abbot Laboratories bottle with measurement on the side.
Date: 10-11-2003
Hello, Thank you for reading this. We are helping my Mom clear out her house and came across a clear glass bottle that has a "gauge" on the side in raised lettering. It has 200-1000 on the left side of the gauge and 0-900 on the right side of the gauge but upside down and going up, with the 900 beyond the "shoulder". On the bottom is Abbot Laboratories in large lettering, an emblem that I can't make out in the middle (It seemes to be a large O with a flattened oval crossing it horizontally and a character in the middle of it. On the left side of the emblem is a 12. On the right is a 3. Below it is a 10 with a line of four little circles under it. The lid says "DEX.10% IN RINGER'S." Is it something to do with Dextrose that used to be used in baby formula? Is it of any value? I would love to be able to tell Mom that she has a treasure! Thanks again for your time!
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From: BARBARA HARMON
To: Digger
Subject: fleecy white bottle
Date: 10-11-2003
i have found under the old house I live in a 1/2 gallon bottle embossed with ' fleecy white, ' it is brown in color and the bottom of the bottle says The John Pul Products Co. Chicago Illinois. Can you tell me if it has any value?
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From: Brad & Wendy Tennyson
To: Digger
Subject: ale bottle mystery
Date: 10-11-2003
Hi Digger. I wonder how you ever get to do any collecting of your own with so many questions to answer! Well, I have a bottle I found in some woods recently and I can't find anything out about it except that I was given a rough date of 1865-1875, it's an aqua ale bottle, and that it may have originated from from the Burlington, Ohio area. The only words on this bottle are C.W. Wigert and the bottom is completely devoid of any other markings. I wish I knew a bit more about it or perhaps where to go from here to get more info as web searches are turning up very little info. Thanks so much, Wendy
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From: Marie Tina Manchon.
To: Digger
Subject: Old Commonwealth Dogs of Ireland
Date: 10-11-2003
Hi, Can you tell me anything about a decanter I came across. The decanter has various dogs on the bottle and says "The Dogs of Ireland". The bottom says, "Collectors Limited Edition", Genuine Cumberland Porcelain, 1980 J.P. Van Winkle & Son. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Marie
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From: The Taylors
To: Digger
Subject: Milk Bottle
Date: 10-11-2003
I have a milk bottle Which has on it Russell Dairies Hendersonville N.C.I would like to have a source of information to find out the history of this bottle, I have lived in Henderson County 70 years and have not located anyone who can remember a business by that name. If you can provide me a source of information I will certainly appreciate your help. Thanks Carl Taylor
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From: Pat Single
To: Digger
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 10-11-2003
Found an unusual bottle in the Nev. desert...could be a beer bottle. It's a frosty green with the name CHR BECK St.Louis Mo.......Got any clues?? I'd appreciate your help. Pat
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From: bchaf
To: Digger
Subject: old cascade Tennessee sour mash
Date: 10-11-2003
Hello Digger: I found your site on the net and was wondering if you knew anything about this bottle? I would appreciate any info you could give me? I know about the history of George Dickel taking over Cascade, but I really would like to know what it is worth? I have attached 2 pictures. Thanks. Bobby Chaffin, Pulaski, Tennessee
I found listing for $160 in 1996 Digger
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From: AngelScents2001
To: Digger
Subject: Thachers bottle
Date: 10-11-2003
Hello, I have a full bottle of Dr. Thachers Vegetable Syrup still in the box. The bottle is clear and corked and the 'medicine' is dark brown, almost black. The box is quite worn and looks like it has been wet, but all the ink is very visable and readable. The box says, "this formula in use since 1852". Any information you have would be greatly appreciated. I can take and send a picture if that would help. Thank you, Sherry Barton
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From: Sewgood4
To: Digger
Subject: Whiskey Antique
Date: 10-11-2003
My brother has a whisky bottle labeled Whiskey "Antique, Spring 1917 , one pint 100 Proof Bottled at the Frankfort Distillery Incorporated No 33 Dist of KY. Permit KY.P-2 The Geo. T. Stagg Company Inc. Distiller District of KY. For medicinal purposes only Sale or use for other purposes will cause heavy penalties to be inflicted It has a spiderweb pattern all over the bottle and a spider on the back with what appears to be a metal label with "Antique" spiritus Frumenti 100 proof an alcholic stimulant made from the fermented mash of grain this is placed above the spider and then there is a paper lable about 1/2 "x1& 1/2 " and has writing that I cannot make out. Any information that you can give me will be appreciated. Helen Valencia Pasadena, CA
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From: Sweet Lady
To: Digger
Subject: Have a very strange bottle can you help id it
Date: 11-11-2003
Hello I have a bottle that looks like a test tube but is a long bottle has a round bottom. has a plastic lid that might be uses on a med. bottle , , that type it is 21 inches long about a inch to inch and a half around.. can you tell me what is is and what they used it for it has a long glass rod that fits inside almost as long as the jar..... hope you can help, as to what it was used for and when it was made if you need a picture just let me know , , , thanks Brenda
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From: The Ausdemores
To: Digger
Subject: I have a bottle with the cap on labeled John Wielands Extra Pale
Date: 11-11-2003
and the top of the bottle is a ceramic sculpture of a man (Looks like the fat guy from Laurel and Hardy). The back of the bottle says June 1st 1940 in script writing (looks like pencil). Embossed on the ceramic is also an indentation saying FredericK. Is this of any value?
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From: Chuck Hovorka
To: Digger
Subject: Skookum
Date: 11-11-2003
Could it have been a bottle of Skookum Maple Syrup? Dear Digger, thank you for your devotion to a bunch of nuts out here! I recently bought an amber 8, 1/4" tall bottle with a longish crude neck, glop type top (like a whiskey), seams running up to within 3/4 " of the top. The neck of the bottle runs down into rounded shoulders and into 4 slightly indented side (like a bitters) that make the bottom of the bottle a slightly tapered square about 3" square on the bottom. The base is not hinge mold but there is a round impression ( not a pontil). The embossing is Mond'or in a semicircle, above Russian Tonic the below that skoo-kum! All In Capitol letters. It's a fantastic find, I believe, needs cleaning but in great shape beyond that. Skoo-kum I have found out in native American (chinook) means powerful! Tonic is related to bitters so I am wondering if I have found an Indian type bitters. Mond'or, I have found on the Internet is French. Never-the-less, this is one I have never seen, have you heard of a skoo-kum bottle beyond this one, do you think it's a bitters and do you have any idea of any history of a Mond'or company or Russian Tonic Company? It has many bubbles and looks to be around 1880's or so. Thank you so much for any info you may have!!! Blessings, Lianne PEtersen
Your bottle does sound like a great find. I was not able to locate any information about it. Obviously it must be rare. The only other bottle I can think of which has the word "Skookum" is "Skookum Root Hair Grower." I could not establish a connection between that company and your bottle. Bitters collectors would not consider your bottle to be a bitters. There are thousands of products which used the word "Tonic." Digger
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From: DoggoneitMike
To: Digger
Subject: medicine bottle
Date: 11-11-2003
bottel is two and one half inches tall three quarters inch across. Raised letters Dr. birnneys catarrhal powder. Mold seem stops at one half inch from top. cork stopper. Base smooth, color clear. Like new condition. Found in Los Angeles construction excavation. Like to know value and history.
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From: Jackie
To: Digger
Subject: Found bottle
Date: 11-11-2003
Dear Digger, I am a 5th grader who went on a dig with our class. I found a part of a bottle and I have a few questions. It's clear and rectangular. There is raised writing on one side and the bottom. The top is broken off. The writing on the side says "...B. Evans" , "Apothecary" & "Philadelphia" The bottom says "W. T. Co.", "D", "U.S.A.". The bottom has a kick-up. The rest of the bottle is missing. It's approx. 5 1/2" tall, 3" wide and 2" deep. Can you tell how old it is? What was it used for? I need this information for my homework. Please write back soon! Thanks, Nicole
The base embossing is the name of the glass company that made this bottle. They were called Whitall Tatum Co. in business under that name from 1857-1924. Your bottle falls into the latter part probably dating to around 1880-1900. You can probably find out much more about the company by searching the web. The bottle is obviously a drugstore bottle "Apothecary." the drugstore would had ordered these bottles from the glassmaker. The drugstore name was put on the face of the bottle and the glassmaker's mark on the base. the bottle could have contained anything from cough syrup to dangerous drugs. Ther was not much regulation back in those days and you could buy many kinds of chemicals and drugs without a prescription. There is no way to know exactly what it might have contained. Digger PS I always try to answer budding archaeologists
Dear Digger, It's me again the 5th grader. I told my class about you and my teacher was very happy. I have another bottle shard I need input on if you can help. It's clear,blue glass, square shaped. On the bottom it says "PAT. MAY 16th 1899" Is it really that old? There's a round kick-up. It also says on the side in raised letter, "...ETH & BRO" It's about 2 x2 ".What was it used for? How old is it? Thanks again, P.S. If you want me to stop E-mailing you just tell me. Appreciate your time. Again and always, Nicole
No problem...Glad to help. Your bottle is a Wyeth & Bro Eye water bottle. Yes it is really that old...here are two pix of two different variants of the bottle. Digger
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From: HollyTerrell
To: Digger
Subject: 1956 regal china whiskey bottle
Date: 11-11-2003
i found this bottle of kentucky burbon whiskey bottle date 1956, has the inspector number 135, with the data of the content of the bottle. the bottle color is gold in ment condition. the bottle of the says the bottle is made of regal china. what do I have? thanks ceaser
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From: Nascarfans5
To: Digger
Subject: NATIONAL WHISKEY FULL 1/2 PINT
Date: 11-11-2003
Hello! We purchased an old restaurant/bar about five years ago and while remodeling the basement we came across an old whiskey bottle stuck in the rafters under the upstairs floor. It is clear in color and the labels are in very good shape. It reads as follows: FRONT: PARTIAL STAMP AROUND OPENING STILL IN TACT - "1912 100 PROOF" LARGE LABEL ON FRONT: EAGLE WITH BANNER THAT STATES"A WHISKEY FOR ALL OUR COUNTRYMEN" "NATIONAL WHISKEY BOTTLED IN BOND" WORDS FULL 1/2 PINT IN GLASS BACK: MEDIUM LABEL THAT READS "CAUTION NOTICE THIS BOTTLE HAS BEEN FILLED AND STAMPED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS, APPROVED MARCH 3, 1897, ENTITLING 'AN ACT TO ALLOW THE BOTTLING OF DISTILLED SPIRITS IN BOND.' ANY PERSON, WHO SHALL REUSE THIS BOTTLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTAINING DISTILLED SPIRITS WITHOUT REMOVING AND DESTROYING THE STAMP AFFIXED TO THIS BOTTLE, OR WHO SHALL REUSE THE STAMP AFFIXED TO THIS BOTTLE, WILL BE LIABLE FOR EACH SUCH OFFENSE TO A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED NOR MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN TWO YEARS." BOTTLED IN BOND BY W.S. HU& CO., DISTILLERS DISTILLERY NO. 541, 8TH DIST OF KY. ANY CLUES ON VALUE? THANKS! MICHELLE HAMILTON
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From: Paul Mills.
To: Digger
Subject: Heart Cure
Date: 12-11-2003
Is the "Dr. Miles New Heart Cure" bottle the sample bottle listed on your webpage as the "Dr. Miles New Heart Cure Free Sample"? Paul Mills San Diego Paul J. Mills, Ph.D. Professor of Psychiatry
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From: Suzanne
To: Digger
Subject: Geo Braun Bottler
Date: 12-11-2003
Hello Digger, First thank you for your efforts to maintain a web page! Among my bottles "rescued" from the previous farmer's dump, I have a twelve inch tall, brown [amber?] [what I would call] wine-shaped bottle with "GEO BRAUN BOTTLER" embossed between two circles. On the bottom half of that circle is embossed: "2219 PINE St. S.F." In the center of the inter circle is a shield shape with a "C" [G?] and "B" on top of each other. Most of my bottles from the old burn site are Jesse Moores. Is my Braun bottle whiskey also? What dates was this produced? The bottom has faintly embossed PCGW, which I read means Pacific Coast Glass Works. The bottle was made in a press. It had a cork-type lid; though, I can tell how it was applied. The seem stops at the "lip", but I can't tell if it "ran up underneath it" or not. I have some aqua and white medicine and sarsaparilla bottles from the same site. The most interesting one, I find, is the tri-corner, ridged, brown colored poison bottle! (I also have three pumpkin seed bottles from my previous homesite.) Thank you again for your generous time spent answering so many public questions. Sue, Washington State.
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From: RPasibe8
To: Digger
Subject: Vintage Kool-Aid bottle
Date: 12-11-2003
Hi Digger, I just stumbled across your website and found it very interesting. But I need to know if Kool-Aid was ever sold in a bottle. My Aunt asked me to list this bottle on ebay a short while back, the first round it didn't sell. She said the bottle was a very old, rare Kool-Aid bottle. Anyway, she passed away shortly after and now my grandmother has me listing some of her stuff because she hasn't anywhere to store the house full of items. My Aunt was always a collector of rarities and all sorts of antiques. I can't find any information anywhere on Kool-Aid bottles. Any advice? Thanks much, Rhonda Pasibe
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From: Michaelthedigger
To: Digger
Subject: 1/2 GALLON HUTCH SODA!!!???
Date: 12-11-2003
Digger, I recently dug a half gallon sized; what looks like a large hutchinson soda bottle. It is 11 1/2" tall by 4 1/2" in diameter, clear glass, BIMAL, blob top bottle that is embossed: GNEISS ROCK in arc / WATER / RUXTON HEIGHTS in reverse arc / MD. It looks like a fat hutch bottle with no neck in between the blob and the shoulder and you can see the wear from the hutch stopper. I can find no one that has even heard of a 1/2 gallon hutch, especially from MD. Please let me know if you have ever heard of such an animal. I will send a picture when I get my Dig. camera working again. Thank you, Mike
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From: FFenlonh
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 13-11-2003
Dear Sir: I read with interest the question and your reply regarding a stoneware bottle from APOLLINARIS BRUNNEN / GEORG KREUZBERG / AHRWEILER / RHEINPREUSSEN. I have been finding pieces of similar stoneware bottles (albeit with different names, not Apollinaris) at a site in Manhattan were Hessian troops were hold up during the American War of Independence (1776), which, I guess, predate those of Kreuzberg (which I think started bottling in 1852 or 1853). I've started to collect them. Any comments you may have on this topic would be appreciated. Thanks much. Frank Fenlon
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From: Steve Galbraith.
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 13-11-2003
dear sir, I have two seagram vo unopened whiskey bottles with the seals still intact. they were purchased in l945 shortly after ww2 . could you help me with the value of these? they are in perfect condition. thank you
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From: Bluegrl
To: Digger
Subject: Question on a Old cabin Whisky bottle
Date: 13-11-2003
I have a E.G. Booz's Old cabin Whiskey Bottle. Looks like this one on the site . .Its aqua in color tho. I am not sure if it is worth anything. Could you tell me if its worth anything at all??
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From: TERRI KRZYSGIRL
To: Digger
Subject: 1973 amber cola bootle
Date: 13-11-2003
My friend recently purchased a 20 oz. coke cola bottle, amber in color and there is a small picture ( I think ) of an anchor at the bottom of bottle. It also has the numbers 73 on it. I assume thats the date. I've tried to find information on this at other web sites but not coming up with answers. Could you help. Thanks Terri
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From: Toby36
To: Digger
Subject: whiskey bottle still sealed
Date: 13-11-2003
Hi Digger, I have a sealed whiskey bottle (whiskey still there) The label reads Sam Thompson old Monongahela pure rye whiskey. During prohibition because it states " for medicinal purposes only". 1844 West Brownsville, Pa. 1844. It is a pint size made in 1917. I also have original box. All in mint condition. What do you think it is worth and who do you think would be interested in purchasing it? Thanks, Kay
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From: garden
To: Digger
Subject: Stoneware jug
Date: 13-11-2003
Digger, my mother recently came across a brown jug about 12" tall. It says J FRIEDRICH GROSSKARBEN B/ FRANKFURT A/N TAUNUS BRUNNEN by appointment No 2. Do you have any idea how old it is and its What it is worth? Sandra J Morris
From a reader
I came across an answer you gave to an inquiry of Nov. 2003 – It is about a clay jug with the inscription: J. Friedrich – Grosskarben – Taunus Brunnen. Your answer was, that it was a
Gin Bottle of Dutch origin. I have several different of these bottles and know only that they are mineral water bottles, used for waters of certified mineral springs in Germany. These bottles are at least 100 years old and were shipped all over the world with healing waters. I have been searching, but not been able to find much more about it. Every spring has its own stamp and often there are different versions for a particular spring, depending on age or recipient. If you should happen to come across any more information, I would love to hear from you. Petra
Thanks Petra
Digger
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From: Shannon Kelly
To: Digger
Subject: dating bottles
Date: 13-11-2003
Hello. My name is Shannon Kelly, and I know Nicole Mertz. I also have a bottle for you to try to date for me. It is 11 inces tall, the mold seam goes all the way to the top, but ends in the middle, and has a mold seam going across the middle, it is a 3-part mold. The whole bottle is circular, and the mouth is thicker and outgraved. It has air bubbles, and no pontil mark. On the bottom it says, in outgraved letters: Thomas Martindale & Co. Phila. It is a whole bottle, and it is clear. It ia little dirty, but not broken, stained, or cracked. I am willing to listen to everything you have to say about the bottle. I am particulary interested in the date of this bottle. Shannondoah
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From: AllySap
To: Digger
Subject: Bottle Research for Gifted Program Class at Hillcrest Elementary
Date: 13-11-2003
Dear Digger, I really hope you can help me with my project. My school is Hillcrest Elementary. Maybe you remember Nicole Mertz who I got your address from. She is in my class and said that you gave her alot of great information. My humanities class and went on a dig to Tyler State Park, Quary Trail, Newtown P.A. It used to be a dump site from the early 1700's to the early 1900's. I found my bottle whole. My bottle is round, clear glass and has a three way mold seam that goes up to the lip. It is 11 inches tall and 3 inches across the bottom. The lip's width is 1 inch. On the bottom it says "Thomas Martindale & Co. Phila." Phila. stands for Philadelphia. It does not have a pontil mark. I think it has a screw on top. I include 2 pictures to assist you! I would appreciate any information you could give me regarding the rarity, value and especially the history and age of my bottle. Thank you so much for your help!!
Hi Ally, your bottle is a whiskey bottle dating between 1890 and 1918. here is a directory listing I found on the web: at this site:http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/spec/findaids/collins3.htm F45 Thomas Martindale (1 item) Listed in Gopsill's Philadelphia City Directory for 1904 as "Thomas Martindale & Co. -- grocers, 941 Market." I found another reference to the company as being in business as early as 1807 but your bottle is not nearly that old. digger
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From: Jackie
To: 'Digger' Digger
Subject: Full Bottle
Date: 13-11-2003
Dear Digger, Hello again! Thanks for all your help so far.I found a full bottle. It says Masons & Bro. on the side [its round so it has one side] and the # 553 on the bottom. What can that mean? The mold seam stops at the shoulder. How old is it? What was it used for? Thanks again, Nicole P.S. I am almost done. One more thing, it has air bubbles. Thanks!
Shoe polish.....1900-1920. Digger
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From: Debora Hobbs
To: Digger
Subject: Decanter?
Date: 13-11-2003
Hi Digger, I have 2 decanters that were given to me several years ago. I have tried to find out something about them through local antique people but have been unsuccessful. The stoppers are some type of metal and have a cork attached inside the stopper. I do not have any information on them and would like to know the age and origin of them. I have attached pictures. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Debora
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From: FFenlo
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 14-11-2003
Dear Sir: Below is a question (1999, I think) by one of your readers and your reply, to which I'll add something afterwards: Hello. I have found a bottle that is about 12" tall and orange/brown in color. It has a small handle near the top on the back. No lid. There is a logo on the front. It is a circle that has the letters RHENS around a object I cannot make out. Beneath the logo it reads: RHEIN:PREUSSEN. Could you tell me anything about this bottle. I have a decent bottle collection, but this is the "oddest" bottle I've come across. Thank you for your time. I have no idea. Sounds European to me, maybe German. In German the words Rhein Preussen translate as Rhine Prussian. Digger - - - - - I have found pieces of such a bottle here in Manhattan, where the Hessian troops were hold out in 1776. It is actually a stoneware seltzer bottle from Germany. Rhens is a town on the Rhein River. The symbol in the middle of the circle must be the same as on the piece of the bottle I have: two crossed keys on the right, with what looks like a flag on the left. I am hoping someday to verify that such bottles (or pieces) from here in Manhattan date to 1776. Any comments? Thanks. Frank Fenlon
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From: dan cavender
To: Digger
Subject: Certo Bottle
Date: 14-11-2003
I have found an interesting bottle you might be able to help me with. It's a dark colored 10 inch tall bottle. On the neck it has the inscription CERTO REC.U.S.PAT.OFF., on the bottom it reads, 5 MADE IN USA 1848. Are you familiar with this type of bottle? Dan
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From: GirlFemale
To: Digger
Subject: crownford amethyst glass bottle
Date: 15-11-2003
hello! I found in a basement of an old building, a glass bottle; it appears to be hand blown, as there are air bubbles, and it is amethyst glass; there is a measure if half pint on the front, it has a glass and wire stopper, the kind you "roll" over the top, and the name crownford china bottle made in italy 1967 with a circle that has a c in the middle. got a clue? any information will be helpful. I have had no luck in tracing the true origin. thanks Susan
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From: DFREESC
To: Digger
Subject: Far Rockaway Bottle
Date: 15-11-2003
Hi-entered your website for the first time-facinating stuff. I have a bottle I would like to know if it is worth anything. It was found at the Rockaway beach many years ago. It is a short little bottle kind of green tint to it. It has a raised picture of some men sitting at a table and has Brock L Carroll in raised letters over the men and Far Rockaway LI underneath them. On the back of the bottle it has raised letters BLC overlaid on each other and Registered underneath that. I can't find any information on this company. One guy told me this is pre-1890. Can you help?
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From: Hillel57
To: Digger
Subject: Mr. Tilford whiskey
Date: 15-11-2003
I have a full, unopened bottle of Mr. Tilford Whiskey Blend in a musical container. The musical part is not working but everything else is in good condition. My father brought it home sometime in the 50's, but I'm not sure when. Do you have any idea of the value?
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From: Pat
To: Digger
Subject: Whiskey bottle
Date: 15-11-2003
I have an old whiskey bottle in mint condition, including the cork. The bottle stands eight inches tall, including the chimney. It is in the shape of an old log cabin or house, or building. the writing says, E C BOOZ's OLD CABIN WHISKEY. There is a a date on the back of 1840. The bottom is embossed on the bottom with a circle and some letters, although I can not make them out. It is 3 3/4" wide and 23/4" deep. It is brown. Can you tell me anything about this piece. I would really appreciate it. Thank you Vivian Pfeifer
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From: Pat
To: Digger
Subject: additional information
Date: 15-11-2003
I wrote to you earlier about the OLD CABIN WHISKEY BOTTLE. I neglected to include that on the side of the bottle is an address: 120 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Vivian Pfeifer
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From: carolyngwe
To: Digger
Subject: Pewter bottles - unopened
Date: 15-11-2003
I have three bottles all unopened. The seals, tax stamps and the Bols labels are all still intact. I am trying to find out anything about them and would also like to find some type of value. I have attached pictures. In the pictures from left to right, I will identify them ?left?, ?right?, and ?center?. Left: 9 ¾ ? tall, 4? wide, 2 indentions in the bottle for pouring. The red & white seal on the top (over the red & black seal) ?US Internal Revenue Tax Paid?, ?US Internal Revenue Distilled Spirits. The BOLS label reads a lot of info. The main is ?Erven Lucas Bols Amsterdam ? Crème di Menthe Peppermint Liqueur? The other tax stamp has 1/5 gallon, State of Indiana Excise and Enforcement tax paid with numbers 33121921 The bottom has a number 56 and Royal Holland Pewter Co., daalderod, made in Holland with the letters KMD. All the markings on the bottom are stamped into the material. They are not painted or applied with a label attached. Center: 7 ¾ ? tall, 3? wide and no indentions. There is and extra white label on the backside that says ?Sale Distributors for the United States The Jos Garneau Co., New York, NY The Indiana excise stamp number is 0218882, 1/10 gallon. The bottom is the same as the bottle above (Left) Right: 5? tall, 4 ½ wide, The top has a stopper made of the same material. The other two have cork only. Where you pour out has a small lip for pouring. The Indiana excise stamp has 002854521. There is an additional BOLS tag tied with a gold tassel type stuck under the bottle stamp. The tag attached has Erven Lucas Anno 1575 BOLS, gold tag white writing. Any more information you need I will gladly submit. If you need better pictures please inquire. Any and all information you can give me will greatly be appreciated. Thanking you in advance. Carolyn Webb
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From: Pamela Denton
To: Digger
Subject: Seagram's V.O.
Date: 15-11-2003
I have a unopened bottle of Seagram's V.O. Canadian Whisky. It excise Canada accise liquors label is stamped 1982. 750 ML 80.0 proof. What is it value? Thank you.
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From: Linda Hepner
To: Digger
Subject: Wheaton Bottle Question
Date: 16-11-2003
Hello..I'm writing to you, because I'm not sure what I have. I was watching on T.V., some Flea Market show, and they were talking about old bottles. I had been to an auction a few years back and bought a box of "stuff" for a $1.00, in the bottom of this box, were 5 blue bottles. I never thought any more about the bottles, other than they looked old. They've been sitting on my shelf, and when I watching was the show tonight, it peeked my curiousity, and I looked at the bottoms. All 5 bottles have "WHEATON N.J." on the bottom. I found your site, and saw the pictures of the "Blue Minis", which, one bottle does look like one of the bottles, directly under the picture of the Blue Minis. Four of these bottles have long necks, the fifth, is kind of square, with rounded shoulders and a short neck. One of the long necked bottles is oval at the bottom, with rounded shoulders, a semi-long neck, and an embossed circled crown on the front. There is also one that looks like the "Eight side Elixer", only it has a long neck, on the bottom where it says Wheaton N.J., there is also something that looks like a copywrite symbel. Both of these bottles have what I would call, rounded lips, compared to the others, where they are flat. I only have one other bottle with the circled "c", only it has something else on the bottom that I can't make out. I tried to take a pencil and paper and trace over it, but I still can't make it out, they almost look like numbers that have been smeared while being made. It also says "BITTERS" in embossed letters on the side. All the bottles range around 4 or 4 1/2 inches tall and have mold seams. My main question is, could these just be cheap reproductions? I hope the little that I told you helped somewhat, this was a spere of the thing in writing to you...Anything you can tell me, will be greatly appreciated...Thank You..Linda
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From: AllySapir
To: Digger
Subject: Re: Bottle Research for Gifted Program Class at Hillcrest Elementary
Date: 16-11-2003
Dear Digger, Thank you SO much for the information on my bottle!!! It's the best information I've gotten so far. It really helped me out. How do you know so much about bottles?! I went to the website link that you gave me. It has a description of a cottage in Wild-Wood-by the Sea. Is that a description on what the label had on it? I have a couple more pieces of bottles that I need to research. One of them is a piece of a side of a bottle. On this aritfact, it says "ug Co., Orlando, Fla.". It is clear glass. There is no mold seam on this shard, but there may be on the bottle. I don't know. It has an air bubble in the glass. I have scanned in a picture that I drew of the shard.My second shard has pictures of little boats on it. I believe it is a piece of pottery and not a bottle, so I don't know if you can help me on this one, but I'll give you the information anyway in case you can. On the bottom, it says "07". On the top of the piece, it is blue and white. Here is a scan of my drawing of this piece. The last piece I'm researching is a part of a purple tinted bottle. It's the top portion. It has the lip to a little below the shoulder. The mold seam goes all the way to right below the lip. It has screw threads on the lip. The mouth of the bottle is 2 inches across. Hear is another picture. Please send any information back as soon as possible. Thank you so much for all your help!! I really appreciate it. Alyson
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From: richard MCKEVER
To: Digger
Subject: bottle
Date: 16-11-2003
Hi digger, i recently found the bottle which is in the attachment you possibly tell me anything about it please.the following markings are on the bottle- on the base are the letters & no.s r44 & 18 62. On the side is the statement- federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle one pint. Also a label saying forbidden fruit liqueur 55.8 proof made & bottled by chas. Jaquin et cie inc. Phila. The bottle is clear glass. I hope you can help me. Thanking you. Richard. (wales u.k.) Attachments: bottle.jpg
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From: chopstix
To: Digger
Subject: 2 Bottles
Date: 16-11-2003
Hi, I found two bottles while digging in my backyard. One says: Thomas F. Welch, Croton falls N.Y., and it is in very good condition. The other is a bottle that says DR. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters, Lord Bros. Proprietors, Burlington V.T., and is also in very good condition. What is your estimated value on both of these bottles, and what kind of bottles are these? Thanks, Julian
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From: Elizabeth Guy
To: Digger
Subject: Help, Can you help me with Id'ing this jar
Date: 16-11-2003
I NEED HELP! I found this bottle and have no idea of its age or origin. No embossing except for a 0 degree mark which is encircled, located on the side of the bottle near the top. It does have a very rough pontil on bottle and bottom of jar is pushed in or up. Picture does not really show this but is does have a very , very light purple tinge to glass. Thank you in advance with any information you may be able to provide me with. Best regards, Elizabeth Guy Echo, Louisiana
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From: Shannon Kelly
To: Digger
Subject: plates
Date: 16-11-2003
Hi, I'm Shannon Kelly, and I know Nicole. I have another artifact for you to try, but I was wondering if I could ask you about a plate, not a bottle, can I?
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From: mviegas
To: Digger
Subject: please let me know
Date: 16-11-2003
i have a bottle of Quinta do Passo reserva especial Bagaceira.Colheita de 1922.From Alto Douro Portugal. This bottle has been in my family for many years.The top of the bottle is sealed in wax, almost to the bottom of the neck, the label is in really good condition, no marks of scratche's or teer's on it. I would like to know if you could find all you can on this bottle, and what it's worth. I know your busy also. Please see what you can do. thx from Toronto, Canada
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From: RosCoogan
To: Digger
Subject: BOTTLE
Date: 16-11-2003
My son found a bottle while digging in brooklyn ny. It's about 5" very thick glass . It says registered and the name is maurer bros 87 varet st brooklyn ny 1889 any inf would be appreciated. Thanks
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From: Michael R Manganaro
To: Digger
Subject: A Snowman shaped bottle with an umbrella and handbag a cork stopper
Date: 17-11-2003
Is this a Mrs. Butterworth's syrup bottle? The bottom reads Des. Patent 81611 - there is a number 6 in the middle and the numbers 7 with a symbol that looks life Saturn and it's ring followed by the number 9. Any info for me?
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From: Ricky rvowell
To: Digger
Subject: Old bottle
Date: 17-11-2003
Hello, I have an old bottle/jar, dark amber in color. It is about 3 and a quarter inches high. It has Virol or Viroly in raised letters. It is written in cursive. It either ends in Y or has a long tail on the L. It resembles a jar I've seen on ebay that was a white pottery looking jar with "Virol bone marrow" on it. It has 4 letters or characters on the bottom. H, U, C & g or y. It has no other letters or numbers anywhere on it. Hope this makes sense. It is in good condition. Any ideas on age, what it contained or value. Thanks. Ricky Vowell
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From: Jackie
To: Digger
Subject: teacup
Date: 17-11-2003
Dear Digger, I found a teacup. It has fancy designs. Its not full but half of it. There's a handle on the left. It's small and clear glass. How old is it? Who or what co. made it? It's about 2-3 inches tall. Thanks for all your help. Nicole
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From: PSLEEEZA
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 17-11-2003
HI, I purchased a set of reproduction bottles about 20 years ago and would like to know their value today. Made by Clevenger Bros., in Clayton, New Jersey. Mouth blown into 3 piece molds. They range in size from 7" to 9" tall and 5" to 6"wide and in color from a pale green/blue (3), med blue (2), and colbalt (2). THANX ! LEEEZA
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From: Tasharoxy
To: Digger
Subject: about my geroge washington bottle
Date: 17-11-2003
hi I visited your website I found that a guy name mark has an identical bottle like mines a white George Washington bottle says rare antique, American patriot series, Kentucky bourbon whiskey, Frankfort distilling com. please if you could share with me any information known. thank you
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From: Sollamia
To: Digger
Subject: bottles found at a site
Date: 17-11-2003
Digger Odell: I am writing to find out if I can get some information on an apothecary company called: apothecary hall company which was located on 301 chapel st.new haven, ct. I would appreciate it if someone could tell me when this company existed and any other facts about it. My husband unearthed over two dozen, various sized and shaped apothecary bottles. They were found, at what he thinks is the original site. Please contact me if you have any information about the company and the worth of these bottles. Sincerely, sollamia
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From: Karen Wieking
To: Digger
Subject: Porcelain
Date: 18-11-2003
I have two Americana Porcelain , McCormick Distilling Company decanters. One is Besty Ross and the other is Paul Revere. Are these worth anything? Karen
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From: Tana Laporte..
To: Digger
Subject: whiskey jug
Date: 18-11-2003
I have a stoneware jug that says: Vic Trolio Whiskies, Canton, Mississippi can you tell me anything about the jug, thank you.
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From: Battiebird
To: Digger
Subject: haviland diana and charles book
Date: 18-11-2003
hellooooooo I have a haviland la grande marque cognac book which is #660 of 100 wondering if you know anything about it or how much it is worth and how I can sell it...nice gift from my late nan many thank sarah
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From: The Mutchlers
To: Digger
Subject: bottles found
Date: 18-11-2003
We found some old bottles on our property and one has the following embossed on the bottom: Licensed by P.F.P. Co. Balto, MD pat'd January 7, 1913. I've tried searching for the company but haven't been able to find anything on them. I was wondering if you had any record of this company and what they manufactured or if you would have a contact I could use to get the information. We've found some information on other bottles we've found but nothing on this one. The bottle's seam looks like it goes to the top but its thicker from the second line down. (please see the pictures) Any information would be appreciated. Paulette Mutchler
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From: Andrea De Mink Kaufmann mail
To: Digger Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003
Subject: Milnesia Wafers
Trying to find out any information on a small cobalt blue bottle I have that says "Milnesia Wafers, The pleasant way to take milk of magnesia. Milnesia Lab, Inc. New York NY". I can't even find the *word* "Milnesia" anywhere.let alone any info on the bottle. The bottom of the bottle has the raised USA stamp w/ the number "7", also. Thank you for your time! Andrea De Mink Kaufmann
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From: Andrea De Mink Kaufmann
To: Digger
Subject: PS: Milnesia Wafers
Date: 17-11-2003
Actually, I did find ONE thing. A webpage (http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info/Directory/Business/1930.C.html) that has this: WHITE-ORR'S 1930 CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY--NEW YORK CITY SECTION (Consisting of Financial, Commercial, Industrial and Legal Interests of the City of New York) Milnesia Laboratories, Inc. 11 E. 36th Again, thank you! Andrea De Mink Kaufmann
From: Digger
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003
To: Andrea De Mink Kaufmann
Subject: Re: Milnesia Wafers here is the trademark information on your bottle. Word Mark MILNESIA Goods and Services (EXPIRED) IC 005. US 018. G & S: PREPARATION USED AS AN ANTACID AND LAXATIVE. FIRST USE: 1923. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 1923 Mark Drawing Code (5) WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS IN STYLIZED FORM Serial Number 71491581 Filing Date November 14, 1945 Current Filing Basis 1A Original Filing Basis 1A Registration Number 0424174 Registration Date September 24, 1946 Owner (REGISTRANT) MILNESIA, INC. CORPORATION NO. 431 ATLANTIC AVE. NEW YORK NEW YORK (LAST LISTED OWNER) MILNESIA, INC. UNKNOWN NEW YORK, AND BROOKLYN, N.Y. Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED Type of Mark TRADEMARK Register PRINCIPAL Renewal 1ST RENEWAL 19660924 Live/Dead Indicator DEAD
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From: Andrea De Mink Kaufmann
To: 'Digger
Subject: RE: Milnesia Wafers
Date: 18-11-2003
Thank you for taking the time to send this to me. Looks like maybe this bottle isn't such a "usual find" then.? :-) (Got it for 50 cents.love a bargain!)
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From: Eileen Smyth
To: Digger
Subject: OLD WHISKEY BOTTLE
Date: 18-11-2003
Digger, I live in New Jersey and I found an old whiskey bottle on a horse farm. I was wondering if you knew any information about this bottle and how much it may possibly be worth. It is a clear rectangular bottle, with the cork still in it. Embossed on the bottle is ALBION MARYLAND WHISKEY LAMDIN, THOMPSON & CO. BALTIMORE The bottle's cork also has a metal pull tab which is still in tact. I am truly interested in the background of the bottle or just any bit of information you could share on it and not so much its value. I would appreciate any knowledge you may have on the bottle. Thank you for your time, Jesse Smyth
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From: KidKrazy
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 18-11-2003
Dear Digger, I recently found a box full of different glass antiques wrapped in lace in a box in my great-grandmothers attic under the rafters. One piece in particular stumps me. I am not sure if it is a vase or a bottle. It is very tall and the neck is very narrow. It is 17" tall. The bottom is round but running your hand over it, it feels kind of ribbed like. Also along the bottom it looks like tiny cracks in the glass. It also looks like teeny ting bubbles are in the glass along the neck part. It is Amber/Yellowish in color.The lip of the piece it irregular in shape and sort of slants on one side. There are no marks on the bottom to indicate who made it where it came from or the time it was made. I believe it to be hand blown. I was hoping you could give me a general idea as to what it is (bottle or vase), who made it or where it came from and a time period. Also some sort of value of this piece would be nice. Thanks for helping. I am sending a few pictures to give you an idea, however, my camera is very cheap so the pictures probably wont be very good quality. Thank you- Sincerly, Amanda-Joy[Unable to display image]
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From: Anne Dugan
To: Digger,
Subject: 17 tll clear apothecary/scientific style Pyrex jar
Date: 19-11-2003
Excellent site! My husband has an apothecary/scientific style jar 17" tall (without stopper but must have had one at one time) made by Pyrex. The glass is thick and the whole jar is heavy even without the coins in it!. He has been collecting extra change in it.. It has cracked beyond repair and I would like to find a replacement. Do you have any idea how old this jar is? I have not been able to find one anywhere! Thanks, Anne
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From: Gardner, Paul D.d.
To: Digger
Subject: Mexican Rhum bottle query
Date: 19-11-2003
Hello, I have a wicker covered bottle of "Jamaican Rhum" bottled in Mexico. From what I can decipher from what label is left, the brand is Estilo, and has the words Labonacion Especial. It has the head of a black man depicted on the label. From my description, would you be able to give me any information about it? It's round, seems to be a 750 ml size, covered up to the neck with wicker. I could arrange for a digital photo to be emailed. Any help you could give would be appreciated. Thank you. Paul D. Gardner
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From: Stephen Kofsky
To: Digger
Subject: Coca Extract bottle
Date: 19-11-2003
Any idea what this bottle is worth? SK
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From: Stephen Kofsky
To: Digger
Subject: Value?
Date: 19-11-2003
Approximate value of these bottles? The glass labeled ones are about 8" high, the kava is about 5". Thanks for your help, steve
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From: Rory Donahue
To: Digger
Subject: Blue Bottle of a Woman
Date: 19-11-2003
Hi Digger, I have this bottle that has been sitting on the shelf for years. I was wondering what the value was. I took a picture of the front back and bottom. Any information would be very helpful. I also have a bottle that I purchased at an estate. The bottom has the words ANCO with an arrow through the letters. I have attached 3 pictures of that as well. Also, I am considering starting a blue bottle collection. Do you have a book that I could purchase on this subject? Thank you Rory
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From: John E. Bartley
To: Digger
Subject: .and Thanks!
Date: 19-11-2003
2c876af.jpg Thanks for the nice photo spread and write up on the show on your web site. I'll send it out to all the dealers on my dealer's email list! Attachments: 2c876af.jpg
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From: Rory Donahue
To: Digger
Subject: Can't identify old bottle
Date: 19-11-2003
Hi Digger. I was left a lot of old bottles and I was refered to your site. I have an old bottle that I can't seem to identify anywhere. It has almost no markings. It looks very unique. Do you have any idea what it may be and what it would be valued at?; Any help would be appreciated. Sincerely Rory Elizabeth
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From: FCook36201
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 20-11-2003
I have a bottle with the name of Pay Day Beverage co. of Atlanta, Ga. Could you give any info on this? Patt date may 12th 1925
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From: Mark Canjar
To: Digger
Subject: Perkins-Epeneter Pickle bottle
Date: 21-11-2003
Dear Digger - I just found a cool vinegar bottle under the floorboards of an old house that is getting restored, and I wondered if you can tell me how I might get more info on it, including possible value. The bottle has a three piece mold, a rough blob type top, and has an intact paper label that reads Perkins Pure Distilled Vinegar/Perkins-Epeneter Pickle Company. Any info or suggestions on where to research would be much appreciated. Thanks, Mark
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From: Jennifer Jones
To: Digger
Subject: Philips Milk of Magnesia
Date: 21-11-2003
Good evening. I am wondering if I have something someone else may want. I am looking for someone to help me determine this and if so, share a few dollars. I dug up a cobalt blue "Genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia" bottle on a peice of property I owned a few years back. This property only had a foundation left from an old homestaed many years back from what I understand. The bottle has a metal, very rusted screw cap on it, one that I am sure will not come off. The blue glass and writing within the glass if in excellent condition. The thing that I think may be of greatest interest is that there is some still inside the bottle. At this point it appears to be a whitepowdery substance, almost resembling white sand, not much, maybe a palm-ful. If you have any information that would help me I would greatly appreciate it. I wish you a wonderful weekend and a Happy Thanksgiving. Sincerely, Jennifer Jones
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From: Profughi, Terry -.cc
To: 'Digger' Digger
Subject: Elk Speed Rye Shot Glass
Date: 21-11-2003
What can you tell me about the Elk Speed Rye Shot Glass we have. Terry
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From: Beryl Arthur
To: Digger
Subject: WADE COMMERATIVE PORCELAIN DECANTER
Date: 22-11-2003
I have a sealed Bell shape Wade Commerative Porcelain decanter of whiskey which has never been opened- It has the British Crown emblem on it. It holds 500 ml of Whiskey. Written thereon "To comemorate the Birth of Prince Henry of Wales 15 September 1984" from Bells Scotch Whiskey. I would like to sell it to a collecter but I do not know where I could advertise it - Also I would like to know the value at present. I would appreciate your help and look forward to hearing from you. I live in Kwazulu Natal Province , South Africa.
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From: Larry Kester ljk54hmchsi
To: Digger
Subject: Fw: Bottle Question
Date: 23-11-2003
From: Larry Kester
To: AyrehNetcomuk.co.uk Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003
6:26 AM
Subject: Bottle Question Greetings, I'm writing from Waterloo Iowa, USA. I have an Irish bottle. It's clear, approximately 22.7cm(9 inches) in height. It's ABM with a crown top. It has D.Tomey Limerick embossed on the bottle. The bottom is smooth with embossing. There appear to be three rows of letters on the bottom. The first is: 1C8, the 2nd is:33(or9)L and the 3rd is:2. Do you have any information whether this is from a current or former bottler in the Limerick area of Ireland? What might the bottle have contained? Thank You so much for taking my questions. Sincerely, Larry Kester
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From: Silvia Alexandra
To: Digger
Subject: ...old bottles (in Australia?).
Date: 23-11-2003
hello, I obtained this email address from this website - http://www.bottlebooks/questions/sept2000/september_2000_questions_ask_dig.htm whilst trying to find information on an old bottle I had found. I don't know if you still answer people's bottle-related questions, as I'm not sure when this was written. Hopefully you'll be able to help me. On the page that I've written the link to, there is a description of a bottle of 'Udolpho Wolfe's Aromatic Schnapps'. I myself have a bottle, but it was not found in America, it was dug up in rural Australia, and so my question - I was wondering whether this company exported internationally? I only seem to find information about this on American websites, so I'm not really sure. So, hoping you can satiate my curiosity, and hoping I'm not disturbing the wrong person... -Silvia
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From: Jantique2000
To: Digger
Subject: McCormick limited edition americana
Date: 23-11-2003
I am looking for an approx. value for Mc Cormicks Americana series , George Washington, Paul Revere Betsy Ross etc. What year were they made Bottles are full of bourbon whiskey and are made of porcelan your reply would help Thanks Jerry Schackne
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From: Shaun Hissett
To: Digger
Subject: value
Date: 23-11-2003
while cleaning out my mothers house I found some old bottles but can not find value of them. 1. amway- powderhorn-6 1/4 inches tall, 3 inches long 2. downy fabric softener bottles- I was told this was used when they first came out. 3. mateus rose still wine from protugal original cork stopper, produced for dreyfus, ashby, new york--9 inches tall, 6 inches long thank you very much I do hope you can help. thank you debbie
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From: GraveyEHS
To: Digger
Subject: RC Bottle '57
Date: 23-11-2003
I have a full 1pt. 12 oz RC Bottle from 1957 in excellent condition. How much do you think it would be worth?
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From: GraveyEHS
To: Digger
Subject: Royal Crown Cola ACL '57
Date: 23-11-2003
I have a 1957 1pint 12oz RC Cola bottle that is in excellent condition and full of soda. It is an ACL. How much would you say it would be worth? Thanks Daniel Gravely
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From: Garry Weldon
To: 'Digger' Digger
Subject: wing lee wai stoneware bottles
Date: 23-11-2003
Hello: I have quite a mystery. After searching many hours and many sites, I still cannot come up with any information regarding (2) bottle/jar/jugs that I have. I don't know which term describes them best. They are brown glazed stoneware, fat bellies, short narrow necks, wide mouth openings, the writing on both is "Federal law prohibits sale or re-use of this bottle" the bottom of the bottles "Wing Lee Wai China" also with some Chinese writing. I am hoping that you can shed some light on this mystery. Maybe I've just got junk here, but a history would sure be nice to know. These bottles still have the seals and labels intact one perfect and the other ok. Thanks Garry
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From: Valdirecto
To: Digger
Subject: Can you identifyCliquot Club bottles?
Date: 23-11-2003
Dear Digger: I have two bottles, both 10 inches tall and 2+1/2 inches wide at the base, both marked "Trade/Clicquot Club/Mark". The clear bottle is marked "Registered" at the base, and has a triangle imprinted at the bottom. The clear green bottle is also marked "Registered" near its base, but on its bottom is the imprint of an Eskimo holding a soda bottle in his right hand with the neck of the bottle pointing off his left shoulder and held by his left hand. About waist high are the letters "A'" on his right and "B' on his left. About shin height on his right is "26", on his left is "N". Can you give me any idea when these bottles were made? Where? And, when did Cliquot Club stop using bottles? With thanks in advance, Very truly, Al Gehn
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From: Mark Grendahl b-e.
To: Digger
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 24-11-2003
HI, Wondering if I could get your help in identifying this bottle? It measures 3 1/4" x 11 1/2" The wording on the bottle reads as follows: Antediluvian/ Luyties Brothers/ New York. Thanks for any feed back Mark Grendahl
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From: Jill Sherman j-
To: Digger
Subject: Clubman Pinaud
Date: 24-11-2003
Our company acquired the Clubman Pinaud brand several years ago. Unfortunately, none of their original bottles, advertisements, etc. came along with it. (It changed several hands before we acquired it.) I noticed that you had some old Clubman Pinaud ads/photos on your website. Did you scan these in from original ads/photos? Best Regards, Jill Sherman
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From: James Woodward
To: Digger
Subject: Wheaton NJ - Dr. Chandler's Bitter
Date: 24-11-2003
I saw your article on the Wheaton Village reproductions, and was wondering how I tell if mine is infact a reproduction? It's a barrell Dr. Chandler's Jamaica Root Bitters - Chas Nichols Lowell Mass etc..Thanks for helping out. JW
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From: Seakayaker42
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 24-11-2003
hey there, I found an old bottle in the river and I wonder if you have a clue as to what it may be...brown flask style, with a minute-man on the front and sailing ships on the sides.. four stars across the back... any help would be appreciated.. Heidi Hays
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From: Gypsy Gems
To: Digger
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 25-11-2003
Hi there!, I've been working on a job site that used to be the city dump. It was shut down in the early fifties from what I understand. I found an old Bryll cream bottle in good condition, I haven't cleaned it yet. And I was wondering if there was a good way to do it, and how do I find out about the date of manufacture? I haven't got a clue as to where to look or even if it has a value!
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From: Jeff Martin
To: Digger
Subject: Question
Date: 25-11-2003
Hey Digger, Since you know a lot about bottles I figured you might know about the stuff that goes in them. What value would place on a case (12 bottles with the original wood case) of 1913 Jefferson Whiskey bottled by the Wilken Distillery? Thanks in advance, Jeff
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From: Fawnita46
To: Digger
Subject: Question
Date: 25-11-2003
Dear Sir: I recently bought a bottle with a ship inside. The bottle is Duraglas (twice in script) opposite on each side, one gallon printed top and bottom, all letters are raised and bottled is tinted green. The following is stamped on the bottom: 20 (a face) 3 7 5694 - W Inside the bottle is a 3 mast schooner with a village made of clay and hand painted sitting behind the schooner. All pieces are hand-carved. The ship is signed by the artist: JWlen [Unable to display image] Can you tell me anything about this bottle and it's contents? Sincerely, Fawnita Kennedy
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From: warners
To: Digger
Subject: Hey there
Date: 25-11-2003
Hi there...I have a couple of questions for you about a couple of bottles...I have found 2 bottles - 1 is a Davis Vegetable Painkiller bottle and the is a 3 in one old bottle with a cork in it!! How old would they be? I have a picture of the 3 in 1 oil bottle if you are interested...What was the vegetable painkiller? Thanks for ALL your help!! Kelly
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From: MICHAEL COMMONS
To: Digger
Subject: J&IEM ink bottle
Date: 26-11-2003
I have a large bottles collection that I and my family have collected over the years. Was thinking about sell some or all of them. One of the bottles is a ink bottle (see Attachment). It has J & IEM embossed on it. I found some information that is about 4 years old. I would like to know two things if possible: 1) What does J&IEM mean. 2) and what is the current value today. Thank You Happy Holidays
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From: Comcast Mail
To: Digger
Subject: Value of Glass Mouse Ex.....
Date: 26-11-2003
Price of Mouse Exterminator MFG & sold by N.J. Wiccinton Winchester, VA Pat. July 30, 1918
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From: Chris Hansen c.
To: 'Digger' Digger
Subject: Bottle with Wm C. Gregory on it
Date: 26-11-2003
I happened across your website and saw a question "I have a bottle that I am having trouble finding any information on. The bottle is roughly 5" tall. It is is a clear bottle embossed with "wm c Gregory" and "marblehead mass." with "pure drugs" in the center. Any help would be appreciated. Phil johnson Brookline, nh". Wm. C. Gregory was a druggist who had a store on School Street, Marblehead Massachusetts in the late 19th and early 20th century. This building was still standing (and had a Coca-Cola ad with his name on it on the side, faded, but legible) up until earlier this year. A pizza restaurant had rented part of the building about 20 years ago and had constructed its kitchen with the oven right up against the wall. The wall charred from the inside over the years and burst into flame one evening. The building was destroyed and came down in June or so. When I was a child in Marblehead the building contained the Water Department office and a soda fountain (probably a descendant of Gregory's establishment). I'm sure you've gotten other answers to this question, but I hope it's shed a bit more light on the subject. Regards Chris Hansen
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From: Dannette Cumbee
To: Digger
Subject: How much is my old palmetto bottle worth?
Date: 26-11-2003
I am interested to know how much my palmetto bottle is worth. It is a clear bottle with a palmetto tree on the front of it. The bottle says "South Carolina Dispensary" and on the back bottom of the bottle it says "E P JR & CO. Can you tell me what it's worth? Thank you
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From: Andy
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 26-11-2003
Hi, Love your website! I was wondering if you had ever seen a shot glass like this and knew how to go about locating one? It's from the 1920's in the DC area, but only have a picture. Thanks for any help--Andy Andrew S. Cooper
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From: Doug Skinner
To: Digger
Subject: Warranted Flask Bottle Question
Date: 26-11-2003
Dear Mr. Odell, I was walking through the woods the other day and I stumbled on a bottle that has the label "Warranted Flask." I don't collect bottles, but just for fun I went online and searched for info on them. I came across a lot of pictures of "Warranted Flask" bottles and although they are the same shape and size there are 2 differences in the label. 1. The "Warranted Flask" label is surrounded by a fancy design....and the letters for the most part are raised and crisp, however the S in Flask is lighter and smooth. 2. The below the "Warranted Flask" label is a label that says "UNION MADE." Any info about this would be greatly appreciated Thanks, Doug Skinner
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From: Bgsuprinsi
To: Digger
Subject: Trying to find the worth of a Champagne bottle
Date: 26-11-2003
I am attempting to find the worth of an unopened, mint condition bottle of Heidsieck & Reims Dry Monopole Champagne bottled in France in 1924, contents is 1 pint, 10 fluid ounces. Import distributor is Park & Tilford of New York, New York. There is also a small label stating "By appointment to H.M. King George V. (as you can tell from all the information I am able to get from the labels, the bottle is indeed in mint condition) I found this in an elder family members home and am wondering its worth. I have no clue where to even begin to look, but found your site during a search. If you have any information on the worth of this bottle of champagne or know where I could get more information I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you! Sincereley, Jessica Dickman
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From: TM8TERS
To: Digger
Subject: McCormick's 3 sided bottle
Date: 26-11-2003
I came across a small 3 sided bottle, 3 3/4" tall overall, 3/4 wide on a side. One side has embossed in raised letters "McCormick & Co. Baltimore" The other 2 sides are blank. The round neck is 1" long, the triangular body sides are 2 3/4' long. It's a cute little thing. Any information? Thank you. R Cohen
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From: Krkrell
To: Digger
Subject: dr. cronk dug today-kellsglass
Date: 26-11-2003
Hi, blue dr. cronk was dug today and I was wondering what the ----RMcC---glass company was? Kellsglass , tom rinehamer
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From: Becauseofb
To: Digger
Subject: Metal Coke Bottle
Date: 26-11-2003
Hi Digger, I have this bottle by Cocoa Cola, it says registered trademark. However I can not find it anywhere. It is metal stand seven inches tall with no other marks, Have you or anyone else ever seen it? Thanks in advance for any information! Sincerely B.
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From: Vergierra
To: Digger
Subject: Girolamo Luxardo cherry Ardo bottle
Date: 26-11-2003
I bought a bottle with a label of Girolamo Luxardo cherry Ardo Italian Cherry Wine, One U.S. Pint the container itself is in the shape of a clear color trunk or rock the lip is about an inch and sitting on this is a beautiful purple glass bird. The cork has part of a label it is green with silver letters and all I could see is most of an eagle and 21 either it said 1921 or 1821. I would like to know the value of this bottle and a little on its history. I bought this not for its value because I don't know what it is but for the beauty and uniqueness of it. Please help!!! Virginia
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From: Eprbab
To: Digger
Subject: Interesting bottle
Date: 26-11-2003
Hello Digger: I am from WV. I had a cousin who worked at the cemetery & everyone called hi Digger O'Dell. I now live near Seattle & I recently obtained an interesting bottle. It is 9 inches tall, the bottle opening is 1 1/2". It is bulbous shape and the neck arches backwards. It has a spout that narrows to a pinhole opening. It has a cork stopper & is connected by a small chain to a collar that fastens around the neck. The cork and the bottle are covered with tooled leather that is mostly floral and leafy. Below the neck a man's head is tooled. He has a large droopy mustache, a nicely trimmed beard and a receding hairline. He has a large ruffled collar that gives him a Shakespearian look. I would like to have an idea of it's origin and value. I work for a non profit agency for developmentally disabled people & I am always looking for ways to make $$$ to help them. There is no damage & the bottle looks completely unused. I am very patient & will check your website periodically. I will also try to get a photo to you next week. Barb B
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From: lonewolf
To: Digger
Subject: stumper
Date: 27-11-2003
Hello! I realize you are overloaded, but I would appreciate any help I can get. I recently found a bottle under my house while digging a new foundation. Picture is enclosed. Its a flask type bottle with glass and cork stopper; across the front it says "Taylor & Williams Incorporated", with Louisville, Kentucky around the bottom. It is 6.5 inches tall with stopper inserted, 3 1/8 inches wide at the body, and 1 3/4 inches thick. On the bottom it says, Yellowstone Bottle, some other letters I cant make out, and a capital letter I inside a diamond. The bottom looks like there was a hole in it, and a piece of glass inserted into the hole and fused shut. Its made of clear glass, with some stretched bubbles in the glass, and some rainbow effect not visible in the photo. There is a seam running down each side, faintly visible on the neck, looks to have been ground smooth when it was made. I've tried looking on the internet for taylor and..... with no luck...... Any idea as to the manufacturer, age, value, etc? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Michael
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From: ARSM
To: Digger
Subject: help!
Date: 27-11-2003
Hi, Could you tell me where I could get information on the