October 2004 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2004
Date: 01-10-2004
Hello, I have an old bottle style pitcher that appears to be at least 50 years old . It is clear orange in color with a grape/leaf design and one small pour handle near the top. The top would have had a large thread screw top. The bottom is stamped with "Patent No. 107541-107542" and two letters combined that are either "MG" of "NG".This bottle was in our summer place in Westhampton, MA.Any ideas? Thanks!Karl Hanner
From: Bonnie All County Real Estate
To: Jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: can you identify this bottle
Date: 01-10-2004
This bottle is about 6 inches tall, is rounded and inside the cap appears to be closed with glass. The outside is raised lettering with the following: PYREX T M REG US PAT OFF MADE IN USA 1 Thank you, Bonnie Dameron
From: royblizzard
To: Digger
Subject: Nu-Icu bottle
Date: 08-09-2003 Dear Sir, I have a bottle I dug up years ago in an old circa 20's dump here in Austin, Texas. It says Nu-Icu and is bursting out of a star with the words Flavor that you can't forget- underneath Nu-Icu. It has a bottle pat. date of Mar.9, 1920. On the lower portion around the bottom it has Root, 29, and 94K. It is one half pint. I have searched all over the web and am stumped. Can you help me out on this one? thank you. Roy Blizzard 4ev1i have a bottle like he described but it is NU-LOY or LCY the bottom of the y is below the other text. the closest thing i have found was a NU-GRAPE bottle which is almost the same http://www.antiquebottles/nugrape/ is there anything you can tell me about it or the value of it?? and this bottle is a duffy malt whiskey company bottle THE DUFFY MALT WHISKEY COMPANY ROCHESTER,N.Y. U.S.A.ON BOTTOM...PAT'D AUG.24 1886BOTTLE IS 10 INCHES TALL got any info on the value of it?? thanks jonathan smith Attachments: 00_1_b.JPG 854.jpg
From: Mary Beth Shearin
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 01-10-2004
Hello, I am trying to find any information on an old Chicago based company named Bostelmann Bottling or Bostelmann Hydrox. Do you have any suggestions as to where I should look? Thank you so very much for any help you can provide. Sincerely, Mary Beth Shearin
From: James T Dhalluin
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bythinia Bottle
Date: 02-10-2004
Digger, I found this bottle in a old farm house, It is Doubled seams with an applied top and embossed below the neck 'BYTHINIA WATER'..Tried the web and only found a reference to 'Fikes' 242 and the listing states this bottle is not for sale. I attached a Pic. the coke bottle is a 10 oz. for size reference. any info will help... Thanks Jim, Hydro, Okla.
From: BOWINDY
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: smirnoff vodka
Date: 02-10-2004
Digger, My question to you is I have a one gallon bottle of Smirnoff vodka still sealed with a plastic seal and tabc sticker. It came with a pump and is still in the original box. This is 80 proof vodka with the red label. On the label is a number looks like this No 4993NDistilled by Ste Pierre Smirnoff FLS in Hartford,CT Could you please tell me if there is any value. The label has yellowed with age, I have had this bottle since 1979. Sorry I have no picture. Thank you for any help you can give me. BoWindy
From: Lurch
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: hi I have some old bottles
Date: 02-10-2004
Hi my name is James Klima and i have 2 bottles of whiskey and one bottle of white wine full they all are very old and full never opened i need to know if they are of any value. The one is called "The Order of Merit" it was bottled in 1969 and aged 16yrs. The other is "Canadian Club" bottled in 1963 and aged 6yrs. The other is "Vino Santo" white wine bottled 1976 i don’t know if it was aged or not. The white wine bottle is shaped like Abraham Lincoln it is the Bicentennial Bottle for the USA. If you could help me out that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.
From: Jo Ann Skalka
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: rare bottle
Date: 02-10-2004
I have a corked bottle of white table wine from vento wine import, of Cleveland Ohio. The bottle is a figurine of a football player running with a football. The bottom of the bottle states in raised lettering that it is made in Italy, states that it is a collectors item and hand painted in 1980. It has not been opened and still has the wine in it. (750ml).I can send a picture if that would help determine its value. Can you please let me know anything about it. Thank you, Jo Ann
From: Patricia Cain
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 02-10-2004
hi Digger HEY, man, since I have been reading your site and q/a sessions, etc. I have not been doing my housework, etc. so THANKS for that - anything is better! I will not go into specifics here, and have no pics as of yet, but I have several bottles excavated in Toronto, Ontario with the word Symington on them.. There are lots of medicine bottles, etc. I have others with other things but I must look at them before I write. How old are the Symington med. bottles? My main question is about a Dr. Fisch's bitter bottle, puce colour, purchased in a Goodwill shop for $1.50. It is perhaps a fake, or maybe real, and I know you might need a pic, which I cannot provide at the time. This bottle looks exactly the same as what you wrote about, is perhaps 7 inches tall, says Millville New Jersey on one side below the fishe's eye and Doctor Fishch's Bitters on the other side, below the eye. The bottom says Wheaton, NJ also. There is a sticky residue around the top of the opening, and it does smell rather fishy, or gross. The cork, though it does smell also, says Portugal. From the mint condition of this bottle, I would tend to think it is a fake or a repro. and especially because the eye of the fish is more in the middle of the top of the bottle. The pics I see have the eye more leaning towards the right or left side. The bottle otherwise looks exactly the same as what I have seen in listing...any ideas for me? I can't really see why someone would have "planted" this bottle, as smelly as it is, and all, but who am I to know? Thanks - it is obvious that you are a VERY busy person, and I appreciate your efforts. Patricia
From: janet smallwood
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: sonny boy botle
Date: 02-10-2004
hi digger, I have a 8oz sonny boy baby bottle with a black nipple . could you tell me where these bottles are from and dates made and prices. thank u janet smallwood
From: Joyce Newman
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 02-10-2004
Hello, I've been asked to appraise the two bottles in the attached photograph. They are unmarked and are brilliant emerald green, 9" tall and rectangular in cross section. I've been unable to identify them and hope that you might help. Thank you in advance. Joyce Newman Joyce Newman, ISA Accredited Member International Society of Appraisers
They are capers bottles. Value about $15-20 each
without the stain. Circa 1890s Digger
From: BiznessOfMine
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Geo.A.Dickel's - Cascade. . .
Date: 02-10-2004
My mom recently died (my father preceded her in the 70's) Dad had/has a few bottles, still intact with contents still inside. I request information regarding a bottle of the above-mentioned. .Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky. I guess I am wondering whether we should just break into this "family jem" or keep it in a safe place for the next generation to go to college on. There are different numbers on the label(s) but I don't have a clue as to WHAT significance they may be. Thanking you in advance for your help in this Yvonne Minor
From: Lonabur3x
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 02-10-2004
Dear Digger, I have two very unusual bottles that probably aren't antique. I've had them for almost 30 years but they weren't new when I got them. My uncle who gave them to me is long dead. I really have no idea how old they are. They are leather covered cats from Italy. I've always assumed they were wine bottles. They are 15" high with the lid (stopper) which is the cats head. The bottle itself is 10 3/4" high. It has a flared lip and the stopper on the cats neck is ringed plastic. A good clue it's not antique. I know you deal in antique bottles but I couldn't find anyone who was an expert in leather cat bottles. I'm hoping you can point me in the right direction. The glass underneath the leather is dark green. I can't answer any other questions that have to do with the glass, ie, BIM , because it's covered by the leather. The glass is obviously in the shape of a cat. It has haunches and feet. The bottom is indented. They look like Egyptian cats, tall and skinny with the long neck. They're really very interesting. Anything you can tell me would help. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Lona Burgess
From: Patricia Burkhart
To: 'jaok2@bottlebooks.com m
Subject: bottle. Montecatini sale tamerici
Date: 03-10-2004
I found a bottle in an old house. It was surrounded by white clay. Upon peeling off the clay it was clear in color, applied top embossed, MONTECATINI SALE TAMERICI vertically. on the base a European 1 approx. 5 1/2" tall . . Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Pat Burkhart Sandusky, Ohio
From: Tammy Nelson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle value
Date: 03-10-2004
Hi Digger, I have a Tiffany & Co. decanter I am interested in. The bottle label reads 1776 by Seagram 4/5 quart American whiskey, the bottle has a tag stating " A Tribute to a Very Special Occasion. The decanter still has an unopened seal, there is a number on the seal which has a number, "bottle stamp 627366920". The bottle is in the original blue Tiffany bag also labeled 1776 by Seagram, Tiffany & Co Decanter, also in the original Tiffany & Co box echoing the label of the bag. As I understand it, the decanter is lead crystal and the contents can not be consumed. Can you tell me what the value of this is? Thanks in advance for your help.
From: Sarah Martin Bemrich
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1981 DAR bottles.
Date: 03-10-2004
Hi there, recently my Mother has come to live with me, and is an avid collector of glass. WE have unpacked over 2000 pieces of Cobalt depression glass, and in these boxes, I have found 4 Sons of the American Revolution 1981 bottles. Each are a different color, blue- violin shaped and has the words "MASS 1V Reg" and a male face on it like a intaglio carving. The second is a dark, bottle green- with "NC 2nd Reg" and an intaglio of a man with a rifle. The third is a smoky topaz color with just the word "2 RI" and a man's intaglio face. The last is amber colored with "2nd Regiment Connecticut" a mans profile with a fancy helment with plume- with a banner under it that says.." Light Dragoons". All are marked on the back with the S.A.R. eagle, and on each bottle bottom is S.A.R. a copyright mark, and 1981. Can you tell me about these little bottles? I know they cant be worth much, they are just interesting. Thanks again, Sarah Bemrich
From: Robert Bucher
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Bottle prices
Date: 03-10-2004
I was recently at my uncles house and he was showing me his bottle collection. He has two bottles that I was relay curious about.1. Old Jack Daniels Round whiskey bottle. I know that the bottle was made between 1870 and 1895. The bottle is clear class and is in pristine condition. 2. Dark green, heavy glass, around 12" tall Dr Pepper bottle. I was told the bottle was used to hold the syrup to make Dr. Pepper. The sides are slightly fluted and DR Pepper is in the class not painted on. I have seen a bottle like it at the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco Texas. If you have any info I would appreciated. Robert Bucher
From: Jim Ferraro
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 03-10-2004
I have Log Cabin Syrup bottles - collector series from 1976. Can you tell me their value? Thank You.
From: Kaytrena3x
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: white horse distillery
Date: 03-10-2004
From: SHERYL PEASE
To: Digger
Subject: white horse bottle Hi i recently purchased a brown bottle with raised lettering saying" Federal law forbids sale or reuse of this bottle" on the top. Along the bottom is lettering saying "Exporters White Horse Distillers, Glascow Scotland". The cap is a silver twist cap with cork on the inside. Would you have any information on this bottle. Thanks Karen
From: tooinluv3
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Photo Album from Lisa: My husband's bottle
Date: 03-10-2004
My husband found this bottle while working in Jarbidge, Nevada this past spring. We were wondering if you could tell us anything about it. 1. Embossing - On the front of the bottle there the head of a man wearing an old captain's style hat. On one side of the bottle there is a ship, and on the other side there is a ship with a figure of a captain standing, it looks like some people diving off the ship, and maybe dolphins also. Along the bottom of the bottle there is embossing of what look to be like waves for the ship, and across the back at the top is says "FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE". On the bottom of the bottle is 56 (design of some sort)9 DS.PAT.7306 and there is an oval indented in the bottom of the bottle going through the numbers/letters. 2. The bottle is 6 inches tall and approx 4 inches across. HALF PINT is embossed underneat the figure of the captain. 3. The mold seam goes over the top of the lip. 4. The shape of the bottle is rectangular. 5. There is no label, but the words Bankfort Distilleries is on the cap, with two hands grasped in a handshake, an outline of the state of Kentucky above the handshake, with the word Louisville inside it, and an outline of the state of Maryland with the word Baltimore inside of it underneath the handshake. 6. The color of the bottle is brown, not really amber, but darker like a Budweiser bottle. 7. The bottle is not damaged, but the lid is bent up a little. 8. We would like to know anything you can tell us about the bottle, including age, rarity, value and history. Pictures are attached. I also tried to get pictures of the embossing on the front and sides of the bottle, but they may not have come through very well. Thank you
From: Carla Carpenter
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: cabin ink?
Date: 03-10-2004
Dear Digger, I recently dug an square, aqua house/cabin ink bottle. It is 2 3/8" high, each side is 1 3/4"long The only embossing on it is (FRONT- one door in middle 2 four paned windows)(EACH SIDE- 2 four paned windows) back is smooth, roof is four slanted smooth panels connected in middle with neck w/what I think is a tooled mouth. Mold lines run diagonally to base of neck. The base is smooth with a large round indent. Maybe iron pontil. I can't seem to find any pics and the bottle books are not descriptive enough for me to get an accurate title/appraisal. Thank you for your time and your wonderful site! From another bottle lover, Carla
Looks like a cabin ink to be worth about $150. digger
From: Jessica74x
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Identification
Date: 03-10-2004
Hi Digger, I found this bottle in the barn but have no idea what it is. It is 6.5 inches tall, and about 2 inches across at the widest point. It appears to hold an oily substance very pael yellow in color and have something waxy like floating in it. The lid cannot be removed it is rusted on . THe seams of this bottle go down the sides and meet the corners of the squared off part of the botle.The bottom of the bottle is textured and has a 7 and then some sort of symbol and then a 2. I would just like to know anything about it absolutely no telling what it is..LOL Thanks J Robertson
From: Jessica73x
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle identification ( edited ) with pictures...
Date: 03-10-2004
Hi Digger, I found this bottle in the barn but have no idea what it is. It is 6.5 inches tall, and about 2 inches across at the widest point. It appears to hold an oily substance very pale yellow in color and have something waxy like floating in it. The lid cannot be removed it is rusted on . The seams of this bottle go down the sides and meet the corners of the squared off part of the bottle. The bottom of the bottle is textured and has a 7 and then some sort of symbol and then a 2. I would just like to know anything about it absolutely no telling what it is..LOL Thanks J Robertson
1930-1950 Probably and Olive oil bottle with olive oil and still in it. Digger
From: Peacebug
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Founded in 1788
Date: 03-10-2004
I have a large bottle that has a portrait of a bearded man with a bow-tie in a circle on the front, and the "Federal Law" blurb on the back that was used from 1932 - 1964. The rest of the bottle is stamped 1788, with the word FOUNDED on a bar above the 1788's. It obviously had labels on it once upon a time as there is a round flat circle area on the back and a flat square under the portrait. I can't identify who this (whisky?) bottle is made for. It has the Owens-Corning mark used from 1929 - 1954 on the bottom marked with D850 and 57-8 below that.. HELP!! Attachments: 17883.jpg 1788.jpg 17882.jpg
From: PESTERKIT3x
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: help with ? on canning jar
Date: 04-10-2004
5 1/2 H 3" W On bottom there is aK then 1873 then an 8. Jar has 4 stars around the neck area and a glass lid with rubber gasket and metal clamp closure. can u help me. I appreciate it. Thank you Candy
From: Harry Behrens Sr
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: pepsi cola bottle
Date: 04-10-2004
dear digger I have a pepsi bottle that’s in the collectors guide as a prototype it says there are only three known to exist. I would like to know if you know where they are or who has them . if any has ever been for sale. the bottle is in pepsi cola bottles collectors guide in full color by James ayers page 138 no.pt1 age 12/28/53 height:7 3/4'' type machine color pink front: pepsi in schist on neck-pc in single-dot script on embossed bottle cap on upper-body bottom: letter b in circle 7 oz. (rough circular embossing) special comments: beautiful & unique style direction; only three known to exist rarity:4
From: tootsie
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 04-10-2004
I have a emerald green bottle about 8 inches high and 4-1/2 inches in diameter. It has a domed up bottom and a small neck and has a cut out spout to pour It has an emblem on the front that has an E encircled by a C and has a crown on top of that. It is a cork bottle not screw cap. Any information will be appreciated. It was found in the late 1950's. Thank you Susie
From: David J Zavada
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: C. KILLGORE Bottle NEW YORK photo attached
Date: 04-10-2004
I used to go digging for bottles with my dad years ago. I have a hundred or more bottles saved and am looking to sell. I do not know a lot about bottles, I just enjoyed digging them with my dad. One old bottle I have a question about is in excellent condition. There are no chips or cracks. The only writing on the bottle is C. KILLGORE / NEW YORK. I do not know the original contents of the bottle. It measures 8 in. tall and 2.5 in. wide. Can you help me with it's value? I hope the attached photo shows up. If not I can send another.
From: Leslie Cordaro
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Delft Bottle
Date: 04-10-2004
I have a delft blue spirits bottle no. 1140 12 labeled blankenheym's disty rotterdam made in holland scr. Handpainted. Could you tell me if this is worth anything? Thank you, Leslie
From: JONESB7
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Plantation Liver Pills bottle
Date: 05-10-2004
Mr. Digger: I found a glass bottle between 1 1/2 inches tall and about one inch wide with a cap that screws on top. The bottle is clear, has black pills inside, and the raised glass lettering says "Plantation Liver Pills." It is small enough to fit in a pocket..... Any guess of how old it is? Thanks.
From: Kathy Ellenburg ckathy..coop7
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 05-10-2004
I am trying to find out what kind of bottle i have. I don't think it is too old, but 20 -40 years at least....it is about 4 "high and about 1 ¼" in diameter. It has embossed the word eagle on it and has an unsmooth finish about 1-2 inches down from the top of the bottle. The top is like a regular drink bottle. It is clear glass and has a number 4 on the bottom of the bottle. Thank you for any help you can give me. Kathy ellenburg sunset, south carolina
From: Mary.D.
To: Jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Help
Date: 05-10-2004
I'm not sure if you can help me. My husband and I recently (July 03) purchased an old run down camp which we are renovating. My husband has been focusing on the camp, while I've been focusing on cleaning up the property. On the property there is what appears to be an old dumping area which I was trying to clean out. When I pulled on what appeared to be some old insulation (most of which is buried under more dirt than I could lift off), I realized when I lifted a corner there was a hole created underneath. I slowly looked in and the felt in the hole with my hand. I ended up pulling out a LARGE about 2 - 2 1/2 feet tall, glass bottle with a metal carrying handle wrapped around the neck of it (which is extremely rusted). At first I thought it was a pipe, until I felt the end of the bottle. The bottle itself is clear and in great shape (no nicks, cracks, etc). The diameter of the jug is probably only 7 or 8 inches across. I was shocked, I've pulled lots of broken glass out and some broken bottles and certainly would have never thought you could pull out a large bottle like that that would be unbroken. Anyway, in what I've seen on the various web sites I've looked at, given that it is clear glass, it may not have any value, I'm just wondering if you could tell me what it might have been used for? My sister thought that by the sound of it, that it was perhaps used to haul milk. Thank you for any help you can provide. I couldn't find where any web sites mentioned such large bottles. Unfortunately, I do not own a digital camera so I can send you a picture. Thanks. Mary D. Wood Research Grant Manager Faculty of Arts & Sciences Dartmouth College
From: Irene Taylor
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: flasks
Date: 05-10-2004
Hi Digger I wonder if you could help. my friend has two whisky flasks royal dalton made for Dewars one is marked Be vair of the videia signed by Noake and the other has a picture of the Black Watch Soldier they are of eight inches in height dark brown gloss in colour , i can't find them in any of the lists I would be grateful if you could tell me if they are of value and how old she has had them for quite a few years and was given to her by and old friend. Mr Taylor
From: Teresa Heizer
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 05-10-2004
My mom has a slew of 1/2 gallon blue canning jars. Value?
From: Deb.Eisele
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Maker Marks
Date: 05-10-2004
Hi Digger, Your site is wonderful, very helpful and I appreciate the enormous amount of time you must spend on it! Recently, while excavating for a road to the river, we uncovered an old family bottle dump from the family priest who lived there in the early 1900's. There are a lot of hand blown bottles with no labels so I have to track down the marks on the bottom of these old bottles to figure out what they are. Some have the embossed info such as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, Chamberlain's Colic & Diarrhea Relief, Urodonal/Etach, etc. Some I can find in bottle books and some I cannot. For those with no embossing, only marks on the bottom, I have more difficulty tracing origin. What book do you recommend for comparing the marks on the bottoms of these bottles to their origin? One in particular I haven't been able to trace is a 1 3/4" amber hand blown 12 sided bottle with the marks of PC&Co and 1/4 oz on the bottom. Any ideas? Thanks again for your time and knowledge. You are a great resource! Debra Eisele, WSD Executive Secretary
Re: Bottle Maker Marks The best source is Bottle Makers and Their Marks by Toulouse out of print copies run on Ebay about $150-200 Are you sure it isn't PD&Co Parke Davis Detroit Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
From: Deb.Eisele
To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Bottle Maker Marks
Date: 06-10-2004
Hi Digger, Thanks for the quick response! My husband looked at the bottle last night also and agreed the P is imposed over a C and an "&" sign then another Co. is beside the P&C or PC &. In any case it's a cool little bottle and I'll keep researching! Have a great day and again, my sincere thanks for the time you spend helping us "newbies" get information on old bottles! I have been on your website nearly daily for a couple of years now already!Debra Eisele, WSD Executive Secretary
From: gerry lagasca
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: re:1965 seagram's/crownroyal whiskey
Date: 05-10-2004
how much does it cost for the said item(1965 seagram's/crown royal)? canada excise tax stamp,dated 1965.
From: MyNYCbunny
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 05-10-2004
We found this decanter in a home that was being renovated. Any ideas? A
From: Marilyn Connor
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Do you know when clorox stopped using glass bottles?
Date: 05-10-2004
I am 51 yrs old and I only remember plastic bottles. Yesterday I found a brown, gallon glass jug, embossed with clorox. The lid is still good and the bottom of the jug has writing. I would like to know how old it is and its worth. Thanks.
From: david williams
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: help!
Date: 06-10-2004
Good afternoon, I am sure you must get thousands of questions, but can you tell me which book to look in, i have a Bols bottle which holds 4 different drinks one such being freeze- o- mint! can you please advise. many thanks. I am sure you must get thousands of questions, but can you tell me which book to look in, i have a Bols bottle which holds 4 different drinks one such being freeze- o- mint! can you please advise.
From: Dan W & Mary K
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: pond's extract 1948
Date: 06-10-2004
Hello Digger, I have a Pond's Extract 1948 bottle that is 9.5 inches tall. I noticed that you listed a bottle that is 6 inches tall that was worth $1-2 range. Is there any difference in the price since my bottle is taller? Thank you in advance. heymaw
From: Rosenberg, Seth Andrew
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Federal Law....
Date: 06-10-2004
Hi Digger, What are the years when the federal government required alcohol (just liquor or all alcohol?) bottles to say "Federal Law Prohibits Reuse of This Bottle" ? The little chart on your dating liquor bottles page is a little hard to pin an exact date on. Thanks, Seth
From: Dusty Wilson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey bottle
Date: 06-10-2004
I have a whiskey bottle my Grandmother gave me when she passed away last Aug. It was Grandfathers and he brought it back from WW2, if I am recalling the story correctly. I was young when she told it. Anyway, the whiskey bottle is clear, witha scottsman in a clear shot glass shaped covering inside the bottle. On the bottom is a musical key that you turn and the it plays music and the Scottsman dances. I don't know the tune but it works. There is also an on/off knob but it doesn't work. I am sure it could be fixed. On label on the side it says : 86 proof 4/5 quart Distilled and Blended in Scotland Imported and Bottled by Glen Spay Ltd., Clermont Ky. Offices: Edinburgh, Scotland It is approximately 17" tall. I don't have a picture now but I am including a crude drawing to give you an idea.The condition is excellent. It is sentimental for me and just wondered if it has any value and the history behind it. Thank you, Shannon C. Wilson Attachments: whiskey bottle.jpg
From: Lauren Lee
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Remy Martin Grand Champagne Cognac
Date: 06-10-2004
Please send me what the value would be on a bottle of Remy Martin Grand Champagne VSOP Cognac 1910 in a baccarat decanter in its original velvet case. It is unopened with a certificate of authenticity. My e-mail address is: donnab3xbigminc Thank you.
From: HOFFLOAN3x
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: McCormick Decanter
Date: 06-10-2004
I recently purchased a McCormick whisky decanter titled "worlds greatestfan". It's a Nebraska football fan. Can you tell me when this was made, and what to look for to make sure it is authentic?
From: Terri Bator cterribator3xccser
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: E.R. Durkee & Co. Bottle
Date: 06-10-2004
Hi Digger: I unearthed an E.R. Durkee & Co. NEW YORK bottle at the local Goodwill store which I'm seeking your help in identifying. This clear, but slightly purpled bottle is about 4-3/4" tall tapering from 1-7/8" at the bottom to 1" at the top. The threaded cap is made of aluminum bearing the E.R. Durkee & Co. name with the trade mark which appears to be a medieval gauntlet. Patent date on the bottom is April 17, 1877 along with a diamond-shaped insignia. E.R. DURKEE & Co. NEW YORK in raised letters is on the side. Can you tell me something about this bottle- perhaps what it was filled with? Thanks,Terri
From: Videla M. Jaime
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: ross s belfast bottle
Date: 06-10-2004
Hi digger, Could you tell me if the date at bottom of this bottle i´ve got is ok? = 1907 Thanks in advance for your help BR Jaime
From: Tonya Ely
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 07-10-2004
I have a bottle from the 1800s made by NY PHARMACAL ASSOCIATION how much is it worth
From: HickeyW
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Age of bottles
Date: 07-10-2004
Hello I wonder could you give me some idea of the age of the attached bottle bases? The one on the left has lettering which looks like the letter L and below it a 3 and probably a 6. It is a shade of brown maybe aqua which I can't identify. It has a few bubbles throughout and a nipple in the center of the base. The base indentation is noticeably deeper on one side. It is smooth and even where it is broken it looks as if it is polished smooth. The other base is olive green in color and is also smooth. It has a few large bubbles. I suspect these are from liquor bottles. There are no seams visible. What looks like a seam on the one on the left is a crack. I would like to know, for example, if they are 50, 75, or a hundred years old. I found them while digging preparing soil for planting vegetaables
From: MARvin & LEOla Schroeder
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old medicine book
Date: 07-10-2004
Hi: I have this 5" X 8" soft cover book (picture) and nowhere can I find a date on it..I know you specialize in bottles, but this pertains to old bottles.... The book has advertising in it for .. Stomach Vigor, Ole-Oid Liniment, and Kuriko. There are 36 pages. You can see the content of the book in the picture.. I can send you more pictures if you like.. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.. Marv... marleo
From: Catalano, Nancy cNancy.
To: 'jaok2@bottlebooks.com m' jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: dickel tennessee whiskey
Date: 07-10-2004
Digger: I have an old turquoise blue glass whiskey decanter from Dicel Tennessee whiskey with the leather around the bottom and the leather handle. It is about 17inches tall with a curved neck. Just wondering if you have any info on the date or value. Thanks, Nancy
From: PABRRD3x
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1954 CROWN ROYAL
Date: 07-10-2004
Hello! Have you any idea as to the value of a 1954 Crown Royal, still sealed and in the blue bag? The boss wanted me to check this out.Thank you for any help.Pat Berardi
From: BLAQCHERRY
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: r riddle
Date: 07-10-2004
hello i have a bottle blob top smooth based r riddle bottle i found it in water so there is some damage its an aqua green blue color and the cork is still "inside" the bottle is this a soda bottle or mineral bottle..? there is a big r on the back and on the front it says r. riddle with a little a after the word philad . whats it worth? thx...
From: Jim Ferraro
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 07-10-2004
I have five Log Cabin Bi-Centennial syrup bottles from 1976. Could you please tell me what their value might be? Thank You. Nancy
From: michelle
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Medicine Bottle Question
Date: 08-10-2004
Hello My name is Michelle Hollars and I am not by any means an antique or bottle collector. I happened to run across an old medicine bottle on my grandmothers estate a while back. The bottle is about 5 inches including the neck and it is marked National Remedy Company New York. The bottle seems to be in pretty good condition no knicks just a few scratches and some white discoloring in the inside. Is there anything you can tell me about this bottle? Thanks Michelle Hollars, Elk Park, NC
From: Lsblanton
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 08-10-2004
Hi, i have a bottle that was given to me 30 plus years ago , outside writing has fairview wine company of Maine and bunches on grapes on the outside and a screw lid cap. 4/5 quarts stamped on it.. Do you know anything about this company and how old this bottle maybe. If you know anything thank you..
From: grlongt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old whiskey bottles
Date: 09-10-2004
We have two Beam's Trophy containers which are horses that are made with genuine regal china and said to be handcrafted. The are in very good condition. The bottom says they were made in 1968.The horses are reared up. We have all the pieces could you tell me what their values are? Thank you Gerald Long
From: Hbirdslav
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: chair in bottle
Date: 09-10-2004
I have been searching the web for ever looking to see if I can find the age, origin and value of an antique bottle with a chair in it. I saw one once like it at a Ripley's museum in Vegas but I cannot find out anything about it. I hope you can help. The bottle is square with a wooden stopper. The chair is wooden with red weaving for the seat. The bottom is imprinted with what I think is "PAT APPLIED FOR U.S.I.A. CO." Can you help? Vicki
From: BVega5
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 09-10-2004
I was recently digging up my back yard, and there was a bottle buried in the dirt. Our house was built around 1950, so I thought that might be around when the bottle was made. It's a brown/amber bottle 8" tall, it is a rounded rectangle about 3"x2". The neck is about 2 1/4'' tall. It looks like it was corked-it has a circular lip. The seem goes up both sides(if you were to cut the bottle on the diagonal) and continues over the top of the lip, but does not go through the center cirle on the bottom. The bottom of the bottle has a few numbers: OU . D . Co.27 I would appreciate any information you could "dig up" on this bottle, especially the age. Thank you, Eric
From: Clifford Sauceir
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whisky bottle
Date: 09-10-2004
digger just came up with a bottle of louis kessler whisky. still sealed. the lady who gave it to me is 98 yrs. old and said it belong to her mother. can you help.
From: Linda
To: Jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Wine Bottle
Date: 09-10-2004
I have found a wine bottle. It is plain with a diamond pattern around the middle. The bottom is marked "Dixie Wine Corp., Richmond, Va. Can you supply any information about this bottle. Thanks, Linda
From: Waterpharmacy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: QUESTIONS
Date: 09-10-2004
My name is teresa, my family and i live in florida in a house that is said to be 100 years old. Just the other day my dog was out back digging a hole, and my two daughters were out there with her. She started digging up broken glass, so my oldest daughter got the dog out of the hole and started pulling out the broken glass. The more she started digging she started pulling out whole bottles, and look like jars. There were 14 in one hole. As if someone had buried them there, they were also pulling out broken china sets.on the other side of the yard the dog started another hole by our fence. So my oldest daughter went over and started looking and found three more. Plus an old tire rim with a dry rotted tire still on it. ( we yet to get the whole tire, and rim out.)A few of the bottles look almost like real old soda bottles. One is a large almost like a wine bottle. We also have one medicine bottle from bayer co. It is glass and going up the side on both sides of the bottle it says " bayer co. Inc. I am 31 and don't remember seeing the bayer bottle like this? Any ideas?teresa
From: Abbysmommy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: possible worth of a commemorative bottle
Date: 09-10-2004
Lable is Waterfill-Frazier straight bourbon bottle is white and pictures the Alabama Great seal, American and Alabama flags. 1776-1976 The bottom has Heritage China Genuine Porcelain Liquor Bottle185 1976 Back of bottle has the state of Alabama saluting the US on the Bicentennial Bottle is appo. 7"wide X 5" high X 2" thick Thank you for any help.
From: roy weinacht
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Duffy's color variation
Date: 09-10-2004
Hi Digger, I'm a member of the Metro East Antique Bottle Club-O'Fallon, Il. I picked up a Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey today. Nothing special about that except it's citron yellow. Have you seen this variation before? Also, I noticed on your site (love it by the way) a Dr. Pierce Anuric Tablets bottle that you have sold which was an unusual color. The one on your site was sold. I also found one of these. What is that variation worth? Love your articles in Antique Bottle and Glass. Have you ever made it to our bottle show in Collinsville, IL? Coming up in November. It's always a good show. Thanks, Roy Weinacht
From: Chrissy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Antique Bottle?
Date: 10-10-2004
Do you know anything about this bottle? It says H. Vogelgesang, 601 East 5th Street, Canton, O. on it.Attachments: MVC-001S.JPG
You have a Hutchison soda. Four variants of the bottle are listed in the Ohio Bottle Book. Yours is worth about $10-12.Digger
From: DOTTIE
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question
Date: 10-10-2004
Hi, I have been un-able to find info on a green glass bottle with metal claso holding porcelain cap. It says-Leo Sheporaitis Pittston Pa.28 fl.oz.....in a nice green glass checkerboard pattern.....thanks......Dottie
From: dana n riccard
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: is my bottle special, valuable or collector item?
Date: 07-10-2004
I found a bottle in the sand dunes at Nags Head Beach,NC. It is a brown bottle rectangular in shape, on the front are the words AINSLIE'S WHISKY The bottom of the bottle has the followingS 445 KX 2U G B that was as much as I could see on the bottom it was hard to make out as some might of rubbed off
From: Diane Hibbs
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 10-10-2004
i got a bottle is either light green or light blue and it reads independent brewing co of pittsburgh there is some air bubbles in the glass.can you tell me what this could be and its price it is worth? thank you diane.it may be a pop bottle or wine bottle or beer bottle.the size of it is about the size of the glass pop bottles.
From: Susan Collins
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: re:bottle by Grunow 1930's 40's.....from Susan
Date: 10-10-2004
Hi, I have been researching William C. Grunow, he had radios, refrigerators, televisions, records and phonographs. (making family history notebook) not to publish. He also had a Grunow bottle which would be I think from a Chicago or near by bottle making company. Grunow had in the 30s and 40's - 24 chicken stores called Val Lo Will Stores inc. Named after his kid Valerie, William and Lois. Grunow died in 1949 July 6. On that day he went to check many of these stores. He was on top of technology of the time he started his refrigerator making in Rome NY at the Rome Turney radiator factory. There patents were issued and new ideas set forth. So he was quite involved with scientists a engineers. He was able to have access to the refrigeration for these kinds of stores. He had a Grunow bottle. I saw a picture of one and wished I had printed the photo- starting bid was $5.00 I think it seems practical why not give the customer something drink and to buy while getting their chicken to cook for dinner. Do not know the beverage he served or beverages. This bottle is not so special and expensive as on your site. If you have any information on this Grunow bottle I would like any history or suggestions you have for me to research. Thank you, Susan
From: RPX
To: Jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: DIGGER HELP!!!!PICS attached in zip
Date: 10-10-2004
HEy Digger Odell, I have a problem and need your help! I have this bottle that i can't find in any book or know really what it is, I have asked many people including Reggie on the bottle collectors site and many auction houses to see if they ever had on like this. Well The Bottle is golden yellow/amber and has a pour top "like a master ink. the pics included will help" and was dug from a site here in Schenectady NY, Embossed on the First side is "DR. Koch's" and on the other side is "PEPTON BULLION",is this a Bitter,Med/CUre etc etc,and have you ever seen one like this.Also it's about 10-12 inches tall.
From: Michelle Epperson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 19-10-2004
My boyfriend was telling me his grandfather was always using a bottle of Iodine type call Mac Cure a Comb, im not sure how to spell it and am looking for a bottle to give as a Christmas gift, can you tell me about it, or the years it was available, any information would be helpful Thank You Michelle
From: Jimmy and Tracy Koonce
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: White Duraglas bottle
Date: 19-10-2004
My son, who has just started collecting bottles, has received a bottle and we were wondering if you could help us with the type and origin of the bottle. I will do my best to describe it. (Sorry......no scanner)The bottle is clear with a bumpy texture from the top down. There is no writing on the bottle body itself. The bottom of the bottle has: G322 1 Duraglas9 5 We are clueless as to what was originally in this bottle and if it has any value. Can you help? Thanks so much Tracy in TN
From: Eve & Steve
To: 'Digger
Subject: RE: HI I FOUND A CASE OF
Date: 19-10-2004
Yes, I have pics of the box, I haven't has the guts to open it though. But I have 12 bottles in it for sure. I really want someone to buy the box, it's really cool.
From: Digger [mail
To:jaok2@bottlebooks.com m]
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004
6:16 AM
To: Eve & Steve
Subject: Re: HI I FOUND A CASE OF In boxes, sealed? I'd guess $50-80 each. Depends upon the colorfulness of the label and bottle itself. Selling one for that price might be easy. Selling the case for that price might be harder.
Mr. Digger, I am sending you two pictures of a jug I have. The jug has “Georgia” on the bottom but we can’t read the top. It also has, what we believe, is an eagle’s head coming out of it. Can you help us find out what this jug is called or even what it is? Sincerely, Pat Millsaps
From: "clifford campbell"
To: "Digger"
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 6:34 PM
Would you know value and age of cologne shape bottle embossed with eagle and parchment and "N Prentiss/Jo Street/N York"? Cliff
No I have not seen it...Tough call on price...clear odd ball category clean might be $200-300 Digger
From: wtmoore22
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 10-10-2004
Can you give me any information about the P.J Ritter conserve company? The info will help with a bottle that I found today. Also what's the best online site to look up bottles? Thanks a bunch, Tim Moore
Tim I'll answer your last question first- my site is the best. I am surprised you asked. As for the bottle the Ritter company is an old one started by Philip J. Ritter in 1854 in Philadelphia. He began as a confectioner but began selling is wife's fruit preserves as a side-line. He grew the business rather extensively with branches in California and products as diverse as asparagus, apricots, salad dressing and catsup to name a few. His major operation was in Bridgeton, N.J. (Zumwalt. Ketchup, Pickles and Sauces) Without more to go on, I can not tell you what your bottle contained. Digger
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From: Pamela Davis
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hall Sicilian Hair Renewer
Date: 10-10-2004
Digger:
This bottle is appx. 6 3/4 in. tall; based on your photo of lip styles, I would say it comes closest to the applied square band; base bears an "H"; it has a wrap-around label, some small pieces missing but most of the directions are readable, and it is Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer, and is signed by the proprietor Robert P. Hall; the bottle is green; and I would say that overall, it is in fair condition. Could you please provide the age, history and value? Thanks much! Pamela Davis
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From: erica
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Benjamin Franklin bottle
Date: 11-10-2004
Hi Digger, I have a green bottle that was made in Taiwan with a picture of Benjamin Franklin on the front and also it has the original cork in it. What if any is the value of this antique? Please reply as I am eager to find out any info on this that I can. Thanks, Erica
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From: mmaloney
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 11-10-2004
Dear Friend: My wife and I were antique shopping this morning. In a Clover, SC antique shop we spotted an interesting bottle. The price was marked $27, so we thought some research should precede our investment. We studied the bottle, and here is my best description: The bottle is clear with a rounded bottom. The bottle can not stand because of the rounded bottom. The embossed words include: Kirker and Company, Belfast 1851. I believe there is an embossed shamrock in the center. The glass has bubbles in it and it looks like it should have a cork in it. Help! Thanks in advance, Mike Maloney
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From: Ibeme10
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottles
Date: 11-10-2004
I would like to know how much The Simon's Centennial Bitters Trademark bottle is a bust General George Washington The ten inch bottle made around 1875 in amber color.
Rhonda
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From: Rvhor
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Stove Polish Bottle
Date: 11-10-2004
Digger, Iive in an old farmhouse in Pennsylvania. I don't farm. But I do a lot of gardening. Over the years (since 1969) I have dug up a lot of artifacts. Horseshoes, coins, stone tools, arrowheads, handmade nails, pottery shards, bottles, etc. One bottle in particular intrigues me. The raised lettering says, "Liquid Stove Polish, Manufactured by J. L. Prescott Co., New York. How can I find out more about the bottle? Dick Horst
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From: Margaret Gardner
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date: 11-10-2004
Hello Digger,
Would you be able to enlighten me about the following bottle. It is a bottle that would have held motor vehicle oil and has a pouring spout screwed to the top of the bottle. The top part is metal and has The Masters MFG. Co. UTCHFIELD ,ILL. PATD. Sept. 14th 1926 At the base of the metal screw top has cork on it and still good condition. The glass bottle is clear glass with the wording that goes on a slant FILL TO LINE with a arrow. All markings on glass are raised. There is a raised square with the words MASS 0-11-B SEAL Raised lettering - ONE LIQUED QUART At the base of the bottle it has PA. SERIAL M 24 A raised diamond shape with 64 MINN. inside the diamond. A raised circle with the lettering N.C. M 10 APPROVED On the bottom of the bottle is 7 I with a circle around it and a 3 underneath that is the number 7 On the back of the bottle in raised lettering it says APPROVED MODEL BW- 1228 I will be taking a digital picture of this bottle if you would like to see the picture please let me know. Any help with this would be appreciated. I would like to have more information about the bottle and what the worth is. I asked my 92 year old father if he remembered this type of a bottle and he said yes back in the model T times. There are no chips in the bottle and the metal top with a metal cap are in great condition. Margaret Gardner
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From: Iris Geddes
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I have a bottle
Date: 11-10-2004
Hi I have a bottle, greenish in color with the words: Springs Wheeler & Co Ltd.Cromac Belfast What is interesting about the bottle is that it has a rounded bottom and cannt sit up right because of this. Any idea what it is... thanks, Joan
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From: Videla M. Jaime
To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: RE: ross s belfast bottle
Date: 12-10-2004
Hello Digger, thank for your promt reply. I am writing from Iquique, 1,000 mls north Santiago de Chile, South America. The bottle i´ve found is an ross´s belfast one, torpedo variety. Could you tell me how old it´be? I can not found it in your site. Thanks in advance for your co-operation. Best regards, Jaime
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From: terry <
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: antique amber snuff bottle
Date: 12-10-2004
what do the raised dots on the bottom of snuff bottles mean?
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From: Aaron Sigritz
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Answer to June 2004 Question
Date: 12-10-2004
Dear Digger,
I happened to see the below question in your June 2004 questions. I'd like to be placed in contact with the questioner by e-mail. Gus Sigritz was my Great-Uncle. He had a bottling company in Dayton, Ohio from about 1890 to 1932. We have a few of his bottles, but have never seen one such as the writer displayed. Thanks, Aaron Sigritz
From: SPANKY2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle gus a sigritz
Date: 05-06-2004
i have a large turquoise bottle that is about 10 inches tall and reads gus. a. sigritz trade registered mark and has a large S in the middle and dayton ohio could you tell me anything about this bottle thanks connie Attachments:
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From: Erica
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 1:17 PM
Subject: Benjamin Franklin bottle
Hi Digger, I have a green bottle that was made in Taiwan with a picture of Benjamin Franklin on the front and also it has the original cork in it. What if any is the value of this antique? Please reply as I am eager to find out any info on this that I can. Thanks, Erica
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From: rocky61793 LONGO
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: taunus brunnen bottle
Date: 12-10-2004
dear, digger I emailed you earlier, looking at this bottle it reads taunus brunnen schutzmarke freidrich grosskarben #3 on the front #9 on the back of the bottle how old is this bottle and what is the value of it in good condition. please reply asap thank you sharon
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From: Susan Collins
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 5:13 PM
Subject: re:bottle by Grunow 1930's 40's.....from Susan
Hi, I have been researching William C. Grunow, he had radios, refrigerators, televisions, records and phonographs. (making family history notebook) not to publish. He also had a Grunow bottle which would be I think from a Chicago or near by bottle making company. Grunow had in the 30s and 40's - 24 chicken stores called Val Lo Will Stores inc. Named after his kid Valerie, William and Lois. Grunow died in 1949 July 6. On that day he went to check many of these stores. He was on top of technology of the time he started his refrigerator making in Rome NY at the Rome Turney radiator factory. There patents were issued and new ideas set forth. So he was quite involved with scientists a engineers. He was able to have access to the refrigeration for these kinds of stores. He had a Grunow bottle. I saw a picture of one and wished I had printed the photo- starting bid was $5.00 I think it seems practical why not give the customer something drink and to buy while getting their chicken to cook for dinner. Do not know the beverage he served or beverages. This bottle is not so special and expensive as on your site. If you have any information on this Grunow bottle I would like any history or suggestions you have for me to research. Thank you, Susan
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From: Édith Gravel
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old City bottle
Date: 12-10-2004
Hello:
I have found an old bottle with ''Old Cuty'' written on it. I have no idea whether it's an old beer bottle or an old Ketsup bottle. Can you help me? I have attached a photo of the bottle.
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From: Tonya Ely
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 07-10-2004
I have a lot of medicine bottles such as Tilden & co powers & weight NY pharmacal assoiation I all so have a syringe glass & brass made by tiemann&co with an old doctors saddle bag made for carrying the medicine can you help me find out how much it is valued at
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From: Christoph
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: beer bottle Wallis island
Date: 12-10-2004
Sir, My name is Chris LAURENT, I work in Wallis island (Samoa area - South Pacific) for 10 years and love this place. I have created an association called Uvea Museum Association few months ago. Our goal is to open a museum about US occupation during Pacific War. During my research on the island, I've found a green bottle on its side RAINIER is written and a brown bottle on its bottom Primo is written. So I made some more research about beer bottles. I've found your web site many information. It's seems that you have everything about beer product. I'm looking for the exact tag to print and to put on the bottle for the museum. Can you help me by sending me pictures or tags of these beers from this time (1942-1946) or tell me where to get it. If you need beer bottle picture to help you let me know. Sincerely Christophe LAURENT Uvea Museum Association PO BOX 87 Mata-Utu 98600 UVEA Wallis and Futuna South Pacific
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From: KYLEBROW
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 12-10-2004
Hello, I found a little bottle, about 2 1/2 inches long, that says "Hoyt's Nickel Cologne." Do you know what price range this bottle runs for Kyle
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From: Jean Gietl
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date: 13-10-2004
Dear Digger, I have an aqua bottle..round, approx. 12" tall, porcelain stopper w/wire bail. I think it has a sloping collar & the side seams stop below lip .smooth base w/circle mold-mark..It has embossed : "Clarine receiving bottle The Clarine Company, Buffalo, NY". (ex condition). Can you tell me what this product was?..Any idea as to the year(s) this company was in business? .any value? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks. Jean G
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From: glenn love
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle
Date: 13-10-2004
Good morning; I have a bottle that is 6 3/4" tall. It has embossed on the bottom a character that looks like Pinocchio but he has a hat on & glasses. a long nose. maybe you can tell me what it is, Thanks; Glenn
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From: MNye
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: karl katz
Date: 13-10-2004
I have an aqua green bottle from 1896. It is from Karl E. Katz, registered nov. 1896 York Pa. It is roughly 7" tall with a wire porcelain cap and rubber stopper. Can you tell me anything about this bottle and possible value. Mike Nye
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From: Betty Patton
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bonnie Bros Bottle
Date: 13-10-2004
I bought this bottle at a garage sale for 50 cents. It is embossed "Bonnie Bros" "Louisville, KY" with a center circle containing "Bonnie". This bottle is 10" tall, has no cracks or chips. There is a partial cork in the bottle. Should I remove it? What can you tell me about it? Thanks, Betty Patton A
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From: American
To: Jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: H.J. Heinz Company bottle
Date: 13-10-2004
Hi I have a purple glass bottle with glass stopper. Bottom says H. J. Heinz Pat. June 9th 1891- It was from my grandmother's estate. I don't know approx. value and have no idea what it's worth. Could you help? Thanks, K
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From: Smith, Janice
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Rare bottle or fake?
Date: 13-10-2004
Digger, I have a bottle and was wondering if you could verify the year. 3" green glass with the inscriptions IN SILVER WE TRUST 1896 on the front NEVADA CITY, CAL. The "MOTHER LOAD" COUNTRY SIERRA NEVADA. Thanks, Jae
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From: william west
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date: 13-10-2004
dr.pepper bottle has no paint on it. Has like a clock on front etched in glass that has 10 2 4 on it .on the bottem it has blytheville ark.93 or 36 . i really can't tell
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From: April
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottles foun
Date: 13-10-2004
I was wandering if you would know the value of these two bottles I dug up yesterday when I came across a old dump. one is little and says HOYTS 10cents cologne on it and the other one is aqua glass and saysS.M BIXBY &CO NEWYORK,USA???????????????
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From: Sherry David
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle value
Date: 13-10-2004
Hello: I have a bottle of Jacquin's forbidden fruit liqueur , dated 1865 , r44 no 5. the liqueur is still in the bottle it is green in color. What can you tell me about this item. I look forward to your response.
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From: Schwensow, Kamla
To: 'jaok20@bottlebooks.com'
Subject:
Date: 13-10-2004
hi have u heard or seen anything about koro bleach sacramento, ca.its a brown bottle and i can't find info anywhere on it
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From: Darms5
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Armour Top Notch Brand Chicago bottle
Date: 13-10-2004
Digger, my name is Doyle and I just came across a bottle almost 5 3/4 inches tall, clear with a hint of purple. The bottle has embossed on the bottom, " Armours Top Notch Brand Chicago". The bottle has no cracks or chips. I was wondering if you know anything about the bottle, scarcity and such. Hope to here from you soon. Doyle Armstrong
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From: TKm2Griffin
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: GEORGE DICKLE SOUVENIR BOTTLE
Date: 13-10-2004
Digger,
I've found this reference listed below on
your website dated in 2002. I "also" have this same bottle that my father has
provided for me. Please kindly advise the value if possible for this collector's
addition. Or should I just start enjoying the unopened contents. My bottle has
yet to be opened and still has the State's ABC seal on it. Is their a location
or website available to have other similar bottles inspected and traded or
purchased? Many thanks for your time, Toby
From: blue
To: Digger
Subject: souvenir bottle
Date: 12-03-2002
hello, and thanks for having such a handy website. :) i can see that you get a lot of emails, so I'll try not to waste your time here. i've found a lot of bottles my grandfather used to collect, many i can't identify, but i ll limit this email to one that is not only easily identified, but pretty neat to look at. ok, here goes. i have a george dickle Tennessee sour mash whiskey bottle with a leather harness handle, connected with a leather sting to the wooden top with cork, and a leather cradle of sorts at the bottom. the glass is dark brown, the neck of the bottle is curved. there are two intact but frayed-edged labels still clearly legible, with handwritten price on main label reading 3. 75 . (the cork is broken off and wedged into the neck of the bottle. ) on the side, alongside the handle, it reads "Dickle Tennessee First Bottling - October 1964". running along the top of the bottom leather under the main label, the glass reads "Souvenir Bottle" but, more interestingly, under the smaller label it reads "27 years of stubbornness but we made it. " i can send a picture if you'd like. I'm curious as to if this is worth anything. thanks for your time, and keep up the good work, digger.
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From: TKm2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: OLD FITZGERALD SONS OF ERIN PROCELAIN WHISKEY BOTTLE
Date: 13-10-2004
Digger,
I have a full 4/5 quart bottle unopened
with a state seal from 1969. This porcelain bottle has family crests/shields of
Irish families along with a map of The Emerald Isle detailed on the bottle. Is
this valuable now or how long should I wait before opening and enjoying? Would
there be more enjoyment later on after value increases? Many thanks, Toby
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From: John Holub
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Wine Bottle
Date: 13-10-2004
Hello I'm looking for a wine bottle that's
round on top then turns into a square shape at the bottom. This is a narrow
bottle. Can you help? John Holub
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From: sammynpat
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle similar to former questioner
Date: 13-10-2004
Dear Digger, A friend of mine showed up tonight with a bottle that sounds like one previously asked about. Here is the previous question.
From: Sonny cperry To: Digger subject: Soda Water Date: 24-05-2003 Digger: I dug a bottle out of the river bank that is aqua green, 7 3/4" tall, round at the top and bottom, but square in the middle, 6 fluid oz., 6 raised stars at the top, all letters are raised as follows: SODA WATER property of the coca*cola bottling co has a crown top and appears to be ABM, but is difficult to see any seam on the lip. Has the following numbers 1188EG22 and PAT NO 49729. Can you give me the background? This one is has the raised letters "ALBEQUERQUE, NM", but I don't see the "pat no 49729." Thanks fory you help, Sam Shaw
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From: Holly
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: No Info anywhere!
Date: 14-10-2004
Hi, I know you get a million questions every day. Hopefully mine is interesting enough to respond to. I have a bottle (I guess it's a blob top, it's old, anyway) light aqua, 11" tall. Raised glass lettering on the front of the bottle says: United Bottling Works Hartford Conn Registered Contents 1 pt and 12 fl. oz I can't find a bloody thing on the internet about this company and I've run a lot of different searches. Can you tell me anything about my bottle? Thanks, Holly
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From: LDIMAGES
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: violin shaped bottles
Date: 14-10-2004
I am looking to purchase new violin shaped bottles. I need approx 72 of them for an upcoming event and have been unable to find them. Any ideas or suggestions?
Thank you Lauri B. Dworkin
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From: rick sheresh
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: amythest color Dr. Kilmer's bottle
Date: 14-10-2004
Hi,
I’m trying to help my Mom determine the value of a bottle that my Dad found in a Mining Camp, in the Red Mountain Area in the Southern California Desert, about 35 years ago. It’s seems to be a fairly common bottle, except for the color. Unfortunately, the bottle is at her house in Texas, and she’s here with me in California, so we can’t send you a picture of the actual bottle. But, I found some pic’s on another website that, except for color, look pretty much like it. Hopefully, we can get a picture of it soon, but is there any way that you could give us an idea from the details we can give you now? We’d sure be grateful. Here are the details you asked for on your website: • It’s embossed glass with raised print inside a kidney. However, unlike some of those in the pic's, hers doesn't have any paint on the print. • Mom’s going from memory, but she thinks it’s around 8 to 9 inches tall, about 2” deep and about 3” to 4” wide. • The mouth of the bottle is the same type as those in the pictures that we've included. • She thinks that the base is concave, but it doesn’t have any markings that she recalls. • The embossed label reads: “Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Cure, Specific.” • It is an amethyst (purple) color. • Unfortunately, my dad cleaned out the residual “cure” and removed the remainder of the cork, but otherwise the bottle is in perfect condition, i.e., no scratches, chips, or other damage. • We’d like to know if it is of any value, for insurance purposes. Right after he found it, he took it to the San Bernardino County museum for their analysis. Their staff told him that the bottle was made from a wooden mold, and that they stopped putting the word “specific” on the bottle sometime in the late 1800’s. They also told him that these bottles are common, but not in this color. Any additional information you could provide would be great. I mostly just want to make sure that she has it adequately insured, but we’re also curious about it, and why it’s purple when all the others we’ve seen are green or clear. Thanks so much for your time. Thanks! Sherry Olinger and Flora Olinger
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From: agorham0t
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Whisky Bottle
Date: 14-10-2004
Hi Digger---Have a 1/2 pint clear bottle with the names "William, Harry Sr, William D. Wilken" scripted across the bottom of the bottle. Also, the face of one of the Wilken's superimposed with the distillery in the background. I believe I have the original twist top, too. Can you enlighten me on this bottle? Any information is appreciated. Thank you, Arthur Gorham
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From: TNm
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: soda bottles
Date: 14-10-2004
hello i am looking for any information or a website you may know of about the orange smile soda company of st louis i have several of these botles & i cannot find any information on them i would appreciate any info you could give me thank you
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From: Vickie Whiteley
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey bottles
Date: 14-10-2004
Hi, we found two brown glass whiskey
bottles and they say 4/5 quart. also on the bottom is 3D11 56-46 it also says
federal law forbids sale or reuse of bottle. Im just wondering if you have any
idea how old it is or the value? thank you Vickie
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From: David Cohen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Quick Bottle Question
Date: 15-10-2004
We have uncovered a piece of a glass bottle. There are very few clues. It is clear glass with a portion of the writing on the side the which reads "Land". Do you have any thoughts on what this can be? Many thanks for your help and consideration. Drew Cohen (5th grader)
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From: Don & Jean Richard
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: cobalt blue jar
Date: 15-10-2004
Dear Digger, Recently on a trip to the New England states I purchased a cobalt blue bottle. It is 9 1/2" high, approximately 3 1/2" at base. The base is square, at the neck there is an inscription of Brookfield. Above the inscription is a face on two sides. It says one quart at base of bottle. It almost appears to be a milk bottle. Would you have any information on this? Thank you, Jean Richard
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From: Boyd White
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Phoenix Bitters
Date: 15-10-2004
How are you? Things are shaping up here in Pensacola after Ivan; I acquired this open pontiled ;Phoenix bitters today. I was making my rounds at lunch of downtown construction sites and a forman ,at one site ;just pulled it from a dirt pile as I was walking up. It's in great shape ;Any idea what it's worth?
Boyd White
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From: Paul Normando
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Identify three-part mold whiskey bottle
Date: 15-10-2004
Would appreciate very much if you could help identify type, age and source of the following bottle: 3 part mold, honey amber, applied lip, 111/2 in tall.Bottom inscribed "G or C O. "Taylor", also " Registered Trademark". Thanks for any help.
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From: Jessica Latham
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Found some bottles...
Date: 15-10-2004
A friend and I were digging about and found some very interesting bottles. They seem quite old and we were wondering if you might be able to give us some insight on what are bottles are and what they might be worth. they are a brown glass clorox bottle, a clear glass bottle with the words "The crown jewel of Kentucky bourbon" written on it. Also a clear glass bottle in a somewhat hour glass shape with a metal srew-top cap that is brown and yellow; with the words Pen CoHo_. We are not certain of the last letter as the cap is somewhat corroded. We appreciate any insight you may be able to give us. And thank you for your time. -Jessica
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From: Eve & Steve
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: HI I FOUND A CASE OF Date: 15-10-2004 Hey there! I found a case of john dewar & sons bottled in 1934 do you know how much its worth 12 bottles Yours truly, evey
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From: ferrellsusant
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: UNKNOWN CORKED BOTTLE- PONTIL?
Date: 15-10-2004
Hey Digger! Thanks for all your help! I just came across an old bottle and I was wondering if you could give me any info on it. 6 3/4" high, 2 3/4" wide. Cork stopper. Pontil bottom. Seam mark shows up to lip of bottle and the lip appears smooth. Clear in color. There is a design on the front of the bottle. The bottom has the mark of Owens, I believe, with the O and the I inside. "Federal Law Prohibits the Sale or Reuse of This Bottle". Also some numbers which I cannot make out. There was a blue liquid in the bottle when I found it, however this could just be food coloring. No labels or other identifying marks. No chips, cracks. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Brandy
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From: kathy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: royals whiskey bottle
Date: 16-10-2004
it is hand blown blue glass made in 1971 it was made in Weston Missouri I will try to get a picture to send to you .
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From: jmillers
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Wierd Bottle
Date: 16-10-2004
Hi Digger, You have no idea how many times I have search your answer for info. I cannot find any thing on this one. Could you help identify and value this bottle. It is a 3 pice blown bottle. The spout is sheared and worked . The sided have a ribbing of sorts. The bottom is flat with a footed rim. There are many bubbles and twist in the glass. There are two thumb impressions on the side. I assume this is a decanter of some type. Could you help? Thank You in advance, Jerry Miller
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From: Larry Purdy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: found
Date: 16-10-2004
Hello,
My 8 yr old son found a dark green bottle 7 in tall and 5 in around. It has raised letters on front that read "Malcon Fraser & Co.
Ancient Liqueur" We have searched , but cant seem to date this bottle or find out where it is from. On both sides there is a set of raised steer horns or horseshoes. Please help us solve this mystery, with many thanks Purdy family Larry Purdy
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From: RMCTASH
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: CHATTANOOGA BOTTLING CO. BOTTLE
Date: 16-10-2004
I have a round clear glass bottle that is 7in. High with a crown top. on one side embossed in the glass are the words this bottle is never sold. on the other side Chattanooga bottling co. Chattanooga tenn. can you give me any information on this bottle. Thanks tommy
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From: MLH
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Whiskey Decanter
Date: 16-10-2004
Digger, I have a 1975 Lionstone Whiskey Decanter that says on the bottom "Original Sculptured Porcelain, Limited Edition". It is two men and a young boy. One man is a fife player, one man and the boy are beating the drums.There is an American flag flying behind them. It is titled "Sons of Freedom". It was inspired by Archibald Williards famous painting Spirit of 76, and depicts the determination of the patriots, not to be subdued by Britain. Can you give me any idea what the value may be. I would like to sell it but have no idea what to ask. Thanking you in advance, Martha Herring, Anderson SC
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From: Mavenj
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Mumby bottle
Date: 16-10-2004
My cousin gave me a bottle she purchased in a box lot at an auction and I would like some info about it. It is green clear glass (like coke bottles) and has raised lettering "MUMBY MAKERS TO H.M. THE KING" on the front. On the bottom of the bottle are 4 letters: k b l across the top with a t below the b. There are threads on the inside of the neck like a screw-on stopper went to the inside rather than the outside. Any ideas? Thank you. Patricia Owens
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From: ceev
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Coca Cola Bottle
Date: 17-10-2004
I hope you can help me find out what a coca cola bottle with four stars around the neck is worth. It is 6 1/2 oz. Bottled in a Coca Cola Bottling Co. in Wichita Falls, TX. It has a crown top. The bottom is smooth with embossing with one big star on the bottom with 4 dots. it is a light clear green color and in good condition. Thank you for your help. I will be waiting to hear from you soon. Thank you, Carolyn
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From: Mavenj
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 16-10-2004
My cousin gave me a bottle she purchased in a box lot at an auction and I would like some info about it. It is green clear glass (like coke bottles) and has raised lettering "MUMBY MAKERS TO H.M. THE KING" on the front. On the bottom of the bottle are 4 letters: k b l across the top with a t below the b. There are threads on the inside of the neck like a screw-on stopper went to the inside rather than the outside. Any ideas? Thank you.
Patricia Owens
Sorry I didn't read about what to tell you before I sent my email. Other details about the bottle: it is round, apx 2 1/2 inches across the base and stands 9 inches tall. The glass is thick and the bottle is heavy. There are a few bubbles in the glass. There are very light seams down opposite sides of the bottle; the seams do go across the top of the lip but are not felt on the inside. The "lip" of the bottle is in two parts: the top part is 3/4 inches down, the lower part measures 3/8 inches. The bottle is in excellent shape. Hope this helps narrow it down. Thanks again.
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From: "Holly"
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 9:01 AM
Subject: No Info anywhere!
Hi, I know you get a million questions every day. Hopefully mine is interesting enough to respond to. I have a bottle (I guess it's a blob > top, it's old, anyway) light aqua, 11" tall. Raised glass lettering on the front of the bottle says: United Bottling Works Hartford Conn Registered Contents 1 pt and 12 fl. oz I can't find a bloody thing on the internet about this company and I've run a lot of different searches. Can you tell me anything about my bottle? Thanks, Holly
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From: optiman6
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: a whiskey display
Date: 17-10-2004
Hey there....I have a statue of a rugby player...on the bottom -front it says " Blended Whiskey-80 proof-72 1/2 Grain neutral Spirits......Julius Kessler Company, Lawrenceburg Indiana". On the underside it says " Designed and MFG by, MATTIE ADVERTISING DISPLAY CO. 927 E ST. LOUISVILLE 4 KY......THIS IS A STATUE NOT A BOTTLE .THE RUGBY PLAYER HAS A CURLED UP MUSTACH HE IS ABOUT 12 INCHES TALL.....ANY INFO WILL HELP....THANKS
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From: ITSMOLL
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: full chianti bottle one yard in height
Date: 17-10-2004
Dear Digger,
My mother has a Chianti bottle that is about a yard in height. It is approximately 27-30 years old. The seal has never been broken and the bottle is full of Chianti. The seal reads: s.o.c. agricola agabito cert.algo Do you have any idea of what it's value would be today? Thank you for your time, Molly
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From: PATMUSTANG@aol.com
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: tremont bottling co.
Date: 17-10-2004
hi i found a bottle the name on the bottle
is tremont bottling co.bronx n.y. 7oz. clear glass it is heavy how old could
this bottle be i never heard of the tremont bottling co. thanks pat orourke
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From: Betty <
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: HELLO
Date: 18-10-2004
I found at an estate sale original box with
22 bottles atlantic ale - atlantic company - atlanta georga about 10 of the
bottles have full labels - label reads atlantic - ale - sparkling w/african
american holding a tray on the bottom of this one d - g circled - 51 1872-2 all
the bottles are different on the bottom please advise of the value? Thanks,
betty
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From: Bizmrt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: No more books
Date: 18-10-2004
I cant afford any more books. And the bottle Im seeking information on must be the only one they ever made!? NO ONE knows anything about it. No books list it ,as far as I know. My hopes are that maybe just maybe you may??? I have a qrt brown glass soda bottle with embossed words going around the middle that say SHASTA WATER CO, Near bottom in tiny lettering reads 394 IPC CO Or 3e4? I hope you can help me before I start smoking and chewing my nails again Thank you for your time Sincerely Diana
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From: jacquelynn
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Quick Question
Date: 18-10-2004
I recently found a bottle in Baltimore that
still had the label on it that says, " W Crawford cough syrup with tar" 3 fl.
Oz. established 1837 Baltimore, Md any ideas on it? Any info. Would help!!
Jacquelynn Capinski
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From: Angelina Hallstrom
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle question
Date: 18-10-2004
Hello, I found your site today while researching a couple bottles I have. I am not familiar with bottles nor do I collect them. I am selling some items from an estate and am just trying to figure out if these are worth anything or should just go straight to the trash. Any help you can provide would be great. 1) 1 qt Queen Dairy milk bottle Lancaster PA with painted on "buy war bonds now" 2) very thick greenish colored bottle with Gallagher & Co Philiada in raised glass Any worth to either of these? Thank you, Angelina
Angelina Re: Bottle question buy bonds is a good one. if only text then not great with picture better. $30-100
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From: Groves, Mary Jane
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 18-10-2004
Hello,
I am researching an old whiskey bottle that was given to me. It is very distinctive as it looks just like the genie bottle from "I Dream of Jeannie". It is brownish glass. On the bottom it has 3 lines: first line D-334, second line 119 64; third line 8. Maybe it was distributed in the 60's when the show was popular. Any insight is appreciated.
Thank you, Mary Jane Groves, RN
From: M. Thompson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Stuck Lid
Date: 19-10-2004
Good Day:
I have a clear jar about six inches high. I cannot remove the lid. It looks as though there might be some crystallization at the bottom of the stopper. I have tried oil and hot water. Any suggestions? Many thanks, - Millineress
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From: Ellen Henry
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 4:18 PM
Subject: a complete old pharmacy
Dear Digger,
You might be interested to know (and may already know) that the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, Florida, has on display the complete interior of a turn-of-the-century pharmacy. It was rescued by the Root family whose patriarch designed the bottle for Coca Cola. The pharmacy display includes virtually everything including many bottles still containing the original homeopathic remedies, the old phone and earphones, the lunch counter, the tools and scales, the counters, mirrors, signs and cases. It's all there and totally fascinating.
Ellen Henry Program Director Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station 386-761-1821, ext. 17 ellen@ponceinlet.org
Ellen I'd be happy to put up a page for your Museum..including pictures. If you would like to write up something and send me the photos, I'd put it up on my web site as a public service.
Digger
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From: dkwoods
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 19-10-2004
My brother found a bottle stuck in the rafters of my Dad's garage when they did some remodeling. They have lived here for 49 years. Look like a maybe a "Beaker" chemistry" type bottle. Total height is @ 11". It has a narrow neck 1/2 in. wide and 6" long, with a smooth round bottom 4 1/2 in. tall and 4"wide. It is clear with writing " contains 500ML 20"C " and initials "C.G.W." Looks like "made in USA" and "pyrex TMREG" on neck. Would you know if it is an old chemistry bottle, and value,if any? Thanks.
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Dear Digger, I found a bottle on Singer Island Beach
today, can you help me identify its age, rarity, value or history. It is brown
glass 12” high. From what I can see it was made with a 3 piece mold, the two
seams on the neck stop just below the lip that is about an inch below the mouth.
The smooth base is very slightly tapered. The only making on the bottle is on
the bottom, it reads 1000. It seems to have been in the ocean a long time
because it has that slight sea glass haze. I took a picture, it is attached!
Thank you, Neil Goetze
From: Sandie Chorney
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 20-10-2004
Hi I looked through your list of people to contact and am not sure who to contact about my question. I recently purchased a cobalt blue bottle and want to find out if it is actually "very old" as the person who sold it to me claimed. It is 7-3/4" tall x 5-3/4" wide x 2-3/4". It is embossed as follows: CHAPEL: U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY (AN EMBOSSING OF THE ACADEMY) then below that ANNAPOLIS, MD. FOUNDED 1845 On the other side is an embossed crest, with a three pronged fork and the letters U.S. On the left side of the crest it is marked NAVAL EX. On the right side of the crest it is marked ACADEMY TRIDENS Then below that SCIENTIA It has a pebbled finish and on one side at the bottom it is marked D & L. There are no marks on the bottom, it is not threaded, and it does have a side seam which makes me think it might be molded. I have attached a photo to give you a better idea of what it looks like and maybe you could help me contact someone or yourself who can verify it's authenticity or tell me how old this bottle might be. Thanks for any help you can give me Sandie
Sandie Chorney Re: Bottle Question If 1970 is old...that is my guess. Digger
From: Sandie Chorney
To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Bottle Question
Date: 21-10-2004
Hi Thanks for your input, is there anyway I can get further information about the age etc. for verification. Now that I know it's not as old as it was this person said it was I intend to ask for my money back. Thanks for any help you can give me. Sandie----
From: rodney.buck crodney.
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle
Date: 20-10-2004
Digger, I found a clear bottle. It is a 7oz found along a lake in SE Wisconsin. It says Crystal Soda Water Co on the side and has a smooth mid section with fluted upper and lower sections. There appear to be two seams running top to bottom and another around the top. The bottom says Crystal Soda Water Co Milwaukee Co around the perimeter and has a 9 then a I with an oval and diamond (Owens-Illinois)then a 8. Then it says 7 oz below that and G5705 below that. Any idea what it is worth and any other info about it. Thanks for your help, Rodney
From: Matthew Cavaliero
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Questions
Date: 20-10-2004
Hello Digger, My name is Matt and I am interested in doing some research about bottles from the time period of 1930's - 1954. I am interested in finding as much as I can about any bottles from the time; ranging from beer, pop & liquors, to those that one would find in a household or bathroom. I am working on a Movie that is shortly entering production and am anxious to get started on research. I stumbled upon your website and it seems that you are quite the expert on the subject. Can you help with photos or actual items? Can you point me in the right direction? Thank you for your time. Matt
Go to Ebay old bottle section. Go to the library...look in magazines ADS will show lots of bottles and other products. Online ad sellers have galleries. Get a list of brands then try to find the actual items. Digger
From: Kchudej23x
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle
Date: 20-10-2004
I have a bottle that is approximately one quart - it is embossed with "Licking Valley Co. Covington, Ky. Not in the Trust Union made. It is clear with long neck. Would like any info. you have, can't find anything on it. Thanks, Tracey
From: John Hetherington
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BROMO SELTZER BOTTLE QUESTION
Date: 20-10-2004
Greetings, I recently discovered a sizeable cache of screw top Bromo Seltzer bottles while cleaning out my Grandparents century home. They were found in the bottom of the old rainwater cistern in the basement which has been dry and unused for many, many years. All bottles appear to have been emptied of their contents and then deposited directly in the cistern with the metal caps in place. They show no signs of any "rub rash" or other type of damage other than rust stains from the deteriorated caps. The rust washes off easily with an SOS pad. There are 3 different sizes, the small are 4" tall by 1 5/8" diameter, medium 5 1/4" tall by 2" diameter and large are 6 3/4" tall by 2 5/8" diameter. All are embossed around the bottom edge "BROMO – SELTZER FOR HEADACHES”. There are a total of 342 bottles, 29 large, 85 medium and 228 small size. Interestingly, there are 6 medium size bottles that are clear glass, all of the others are cobalt blue. I was curious if the 6 clear glass bottles might be somewhat rare compared to the cobalt color? I could email you a picture if you care to see them. I look forward to your thoughts and comments. Best Regards, John Hetherington
From: "Bing Lam"
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004
5:20 PM 7
Subject: bitter bottle Hi, I have a about a 3" bitter bottle that is cranberry in color. I got it from my grandmother years ago. It has the following written on it: Col. Sam Johnson Proprietor Richmond, Va. 1852 A. Lancasters Indian Vegetable Jaundice Bitters It is hard to make out the letters on the bottom. It might be Wheaton? It is in perfect condition. Maybe it's a repro- don't really know. I was wondering about it's worth. Thanks, Barbara Lam
Its a repro and very common almost no value. Digger
From: avronbharma
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Winchester Bottles
Date: 21-10-2004
Hi We commonly refer to amber 2.5 litre glass bottles as Winchester bottles in the laboratory. Do you have a definition of a Winchester bottle or know where the term originated? Kind Regards Avron Booysen Senior Analyst: GLP Aspen Pharmacare Port Elizabeth
From: GRAHAM SHERWOOD
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question about liquor decanter
Date: 21-10-2004
Hi, I don't know if this is in your area of expertise but I will ask anyway. I have a liquor bottle or decanter that includes 4 shot glasses. It is a dark amber brown in color and is about 11 inches tall and about 5 1/2 inches at it widest point. The stopper is rounded with an eagle embossed on it and the rounded belly of the bottle there is also an eagle with a 1/2 circle of stars beneath it like the stopper. Both the stopper and bottle have like fanned ribbing around them and they are circular shaped. The back of the bottle and stopper has one big star on it. The shot glasses are decorated the same way. The bottom of the bottle says made in Taiwan - I was just wondering what type of liquor went in it. A friend gave it to me - their parents owned a bar back in the early 70's in Germany. Thanks you very much D.J. Sherwood
From: pamela dugas
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 21-10-2004
hi diggerI live in Digby Nova Scotia,my dad dragged up a bottle in the basin while fishing, it looks to be eithe a wine of maybe a rum bottle.We think it could be from France or Enland as Port Royal was settled here.The date on the bottle is 1854
From: Lori Haley cfawnspiri
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: This bottle
Date: 21-10-2004
I found this bottle on your sight of questions but I couldn't find the answer to it. I have the same one. My mother now 54 bought it at a yard sale for 10 cents when she was 10. Thank you Lori Haley fawnspirit
From: JACKCBI3x
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 2 questions
Date: 21-10-2004
Found your web site quite by accident and it is wonderful. Wondering if you could tell me about one and what one is. I have a 1899 "Haney Whiskey" bottle I found when Lake Jackson in Florida went down about 35 years ago and wondering if it has any value, also have a bottle about 6 to 7 inches tall and the only markings on it are a Rat standing on it's hind legs and a drop of liquid above him that he is trying to drink--seems like it would be a poison bottle, but there are no other markings on it. Thanks, Jack
From: Jetaimeon
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 7 up bottle
Date: 21-10-2004
I have an unopened 7 up bottle from 1974 with blazer championship info on it. What is it worth? Thanks, Jetaime Parker
From: Kevin Allen Wiegand
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question Or Comment From The Badger West Website
Date: 21-10-2004
I happened across an old bottle of brandy not that long ago that bears your company's name on it. I was hoping that you could help me place a date as to how old this bottle may be. I have included a couple of pictures that I took of the bottle in hopes that this will help. As a little clarification, the bottle bears no dates, but does have a 20 cent Indiana State Excise tax paid stamp on it. The bottle is full of 84 proof "Fine Brandy", and it is in a 4/5 quart bottle. Please see the pictures attached to this e-mail. I don't know how to describe the bottle with the correct terminology, so I'm sending you pictures of the bottle. To note something else that may be of value, on the bottom of the bottle are numbers: R52 65-41 There is also a symbol on the bottom of the bottle, I have attached a crude interpretation of it, as my camera won't pick it up. I realize that the pictures aren't that good, but I only have my camera phone for a digital camera. I thank you for your time, Kevin Wiegand PS. I wonder if the Brandy is any good anymore? It's hard to say if it's ever been opened, but my attempt at opening it just broke the cork off - leaving me with a bottle with a stuck cork. Attachments: Bottom Symbol.jpg Side Profile.jpg Bottle Mouth.jpg Label.jpg Overview.jpg
From: Sher Smith
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Musical gilbeys scotch whisky bottle'Limited
Date: 22-10-2004
Digger, I have found what I think might be an old musical gilbeys scotch whisky bottle. My camera is down and should be up soon but I wanted to get this question out to you since it might take you some time to return my e-mail. This bottle stands about 11 in. tall. on the front label it reads produce of Scotland, 1857 established 4/5 quart 86 proof gilbeys spey royal, scotch whisky, a blend all 100o/o some thing something distilled something, wgof gilbey limited, and then there is another label that recaps the above. This is a musical bottle for in the inside middle is a bubble and in the bubble is a little scotch man that when you wind the bottle, dances. The tune is "coming thro' the rye". It works well and on the side there is a knob that stops and start the dancer. I guess what I want to know is do I have anything, because I am in the marked for selling it and I have no idea what to put as a price on it. A short history of the bottle would not hurt too. Thank you for your time, sher smith
From: Tech Specialist.
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle
Date: 22-10-2004
This bottle is dark green, with the original seal (practically broken from age but unopened) and full...you will see in the picture...concave bottom The cap seal has a number on it ...02164673 and the words 23/32 quart and on the other side of the label Julius Wile Sons & Co, Inc. New York, NY The label on the neck is blue and gold or biege....it says Sole Agents for the United States of America Julius Wile Sons and Company New York The front label states DOM with a CROSS underneath then La Directer then initals A.R. (something) It also has a green,white and red Michigan stamp with the numbers 54108282 Below that label is a rectangular label that says: BENEDICTINE Liqueur made and bottled by Benedictine S.A.FECAMP (France) Contents 23/32 Quart Proof 86 The back label states: LIQUEUR BENEDICTINE is manufactured by the Company which is named the BENEDICTINE Society of the ANCIENT ABBEY OF FECAMP of which the establishment is at Fecamp France. Trade Marks registered in the United States, France and elsewhere. La Directeur (signature?) A.Segrand.... Please HELP. I do have more than 3 pictures if you want to see them all. As per the instructions, I will only send 3. Thank you, H.Tongen New Port Richey, Florida
From: DeviN cnme_of_
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: elephant
Date: 22-10-2004
ok I have looked everywhere and wouldn't bother you if i hadn't. i have a bottle that was dug up , and is in the shape of an elephant. the only markings are "Old Sol" at the top, and "design patented" on the bottom. there is also a "b" in a circle similar to a copyright symbol, and the number 4. the bottle is amber in color. measures 8 1/2 '' tall and the base has a 3'' circumference. I am including a few pictures of it. any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks, -DeviN
From: pcom3x
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 22-10-2004
Hi, I recently acquired an aqua "blob top" soda bottle 7 1/4" high embossed "B. Staeheli 432 West 42 St New York" the back has a cross in a shield and below it "Registered 1889". The bottle looks frosted and with lots of fine scratches. Otherwise it is in good condition. My question is whether it is worth having it polished, if that is even possible, or should I discard it as ugly and valueless. Thank you very much for fielding this question. Regards, Paul DiMauro Hamden, Connecticut
From: mikey
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Ceramic Decanters
Date: 23-10-2004
I have several ceramic decanters that were given to me by my grandfather. A friend suggested that I try to value these as they have become popular collector items here in America. Can you help point me to where I would obtain this information? The bottles are as follows: Thomas Edison 25th anniversary 1972 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Bottled by; Marita SpiritsW.C. Fields Kentucky Straight Bourbon Bottled by; Carillon Imp.American Vets....AMVets 1970 25th anniversary Kentucky Straight Bourbon Thank you so much for your time and help Michael Apelian
From: CURTIS BAKER
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Kessler bottles
Date: 23-10-2004
I found your name on a website while trying to find out the value of numerous things that my late husband left. I am a bit overwhelmed with it all. I have 2 collectible sports decanters. One is baseball player standing with his left thumb over his belt buckle. His right hand holds a bat in the vertical position. He is dressed in white with red stripes at his forearms and a red collar. His hat is black. The front of his shirt says "smooth as silk" and under that in larger letters is "Kessler". The base is black and also repeats the smooth as silk..Kessler wording. The other is a football player. The same smooth as silk Kessler is on his green jersey. Blue and white stripes on the arms. Brown pants. blue leggings. brown shoes. Right arm tucking a football under his arm, and his left hand rests on his waist. This bottle stands on a separate base. I cant tell if the base is missing another bottle, or if the circular pattern is for something else. The player is bolted to the stand. The second area has no hole for bolting, so I would assume it is not for a bottle. The bottom of the base says, "Designed and MFG by MATTEI ADVERTISING DISPLAY CO. 237 E Madison S. Louisville 4 KT". Both pieces are in excellent condition. I don't have a clue where to find their value. Can you please help me? At least point me in the right direction. Thank you in advance for your help. Libby Baker
From: pontiled Van Gorder
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Sorry.
Date: 23-10-2004
Hi Digger, I’m sorry if I bugged you with my last query about this flask. I meant to ask the price in my first email but just asked for the color. I realize you get loads of these questions...so sorry. All I can find in any books is a listing for a light sapphire double eagle that was $1800 or so (I don't believe that one had a pontil). This one is a quart Pittsburg double eagle, smooth base, in a light sapphire or light cobalt (even light cornflower--I really don't know!). I can't find anything on such a bottle and thought I'd leave it to your expertise. Thanks again. John.
I would guess that $2000-4000..depending upon the depth of color and condition. Digger
From: Dave Rodgers
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle question
Date: 23-10-2004
Digger - I was reading the ³questions² section of your web-site and I noticed this post:
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" inside a square. They are clear glass. Do you know how old they are? What were they used for? Thank you, SD Walter I too have a bottle like this with a ³shaker² screw-on top. Any information? I appreciate your help!
From: RPX11383x
To: Jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle help!
Date: 23-10-2004
Hello again, This Is Rich Pilczuk from Upstate NY,I need help with finding info about afew more bottles I have.Hey great book I picked up from u the other day!. But the Bottles are made by "GEO. WELLER SCHENECTADY" any info about his Blob tops or his Hutchinsons?.Also any info about Schenectady Bottle Works? The Koch's Bottle is being sent to BAM auctions for them to look at and determine a value, and I hope to see that Bottle in a future book of yours. please keep this question private, since i do bottle business as well as dig with a few people here...
From: Tony Amos
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Tizer bottles
Date: 23-10-2004
Digger, Do you know where I can find a picture of a Tizer bottle from the 40's or 50's? Thanks! Tony
From: AncientGallery
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: miniature 1-2 bottles
Date: 23-10-2004
I have approximately 15-20 hand made bottles, some measure 1" some 2" and the largest are 2 1/2" long. They are clear and have a uneven hand blown look to them. Some have a long neck and some have no neck. They came from the garage of a 90 year old who has had them as long as they can remember in the SF Bay Area. I have never seen bottles this size before and wanted to know if you have ever heard of bottles this size before. Cindy
From: Chris Wright
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: budweiser bottle
Date: 24-10-2004
Digger--I found an old Budweiser bottle while trawling as an offshore fisherman---it stands 9 1/2"--is clear-- and has all raised lettering---"TRADE MARK" is written on top of the logo (the letter A with an eagle through it and star on top)--underneath is printed in curved fashion "ANHEUSER BUSCH BREW. ASSn"----underneath that in straight lines is written--ST. LOUIS, MO D. MEYER &Co. NEW YORK On the bottom is printed "J BROS." also in raised lettering--I was wondering the age and value Thank you very much for your help----Chris
From: John Sr.
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 24-10-2004
Mr. Digger, I have a bottle that I have had for around 30 years. I found it in an old farm house in the Midwest (Indiana). It has a chair in it similar to a ship in a bottle that appears to have been assembled in it since it has scratch marks on the inside made by a tool (maybe) .The chair bottom is woven with string or twine "red & white" The height is about 4 inches and has a wooden stopper that fits loosely and may have been made by the chair maker. ?? On the bottom it reads T.C.W.CO. TYPE 3U.S.A.29 The mold type appears to go up the side of the lip but cannot see from it looking down at the very top. The base appears smooth. Its color is clear, If you could possibly tell me anything about this piece I would appreciate it. John Eland
From: Don and Kathy Flower
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1939 Worlds Fair Jar
Date: 24-10-2004
Can you tell me what a 1939 Worlds Fair Milk Glass Vinegar Jar might be worth. Thank you, Don
From: susan davison
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: dr s a tuttle
Date: 24-10-2004
have a bottle about 6" tall light green tint with Dr. S. A. Tuttle Boston Mass on it. can you tell me how old it might be or what it might be worth? thanks susan
From: Suzanne Johns
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: World War II Era Mayflower Milk Bottle
Date: 24-10-2004
I have this milk bottle for sale on Ebay...thought you might be interested. Is it rare or valuable? Also, do you know of anyone who would like to add this to their collection? Please reply if you have time. Thank you, Suzanne
From: Florence Holden
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Please help me identify my beautiful bottle. Thank you.
Date: 24-10-2004
Hi Mr. Digger; Hi, my bottle reads "S.F. Petts Co, Boston". There is no other writing of any kind. It appears to be in perfect condition and contains the original cork, but is empty. The bottom has a strange large circular mark. The seam stops at the lower collar in the neck, which appears to have been hand crafted. The color is dark amber. It is 7" tall 3 1/2" across and 1 1/2" thick. Is it a flask? can you tell me approximately how old, and how much it may be worth? I cannot find another one like it anywhere, I found it while digging in my yard. Thank you so much. Florence Florence A. Holden ------------------------
From: SChris
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 24-10-2004
Hi, Have a 5 gallon (?), clear glass, black (bakelite?)screw top, cross/word MERCK, wire bale and wood handle. Any info or ideas. Thanks , Steve Christopher PS apothecary category has bad address
From: THERESA CAPORALE
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 24-10-2004
Dear digger,have an old soda bottle that i can't seem to find any information on. While trying to find some information, i came across your website and thought maybe you might know about the bottle that i have. From reading about bottle types, i believe that it is a blob top bottle, it has two seams on the side that