September 2005 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2006
From: Rudy Martinez ram9970
Subject::
Date: 09/01/2005 12:01:49 AM
digger, I have a bottle, described at the bottom: "tcw-co usa L-6-4". Does it have any value? Thanks, Rudy
Probably the bottle is not worth much. However, the base marking Would be for the Wheaton Company of Millville, NJ. I am going to guess the bottle is clear and may have been a type of chemical bottle which was their specialty before they began with the Famous Wheaton bottles in the 1960s. the mark goes back to 1888. Digger
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From: Henry J. Schmidt skipmart
Subject:: Hopalong Cassidy quart milk bottle
Date: 09/01/2005 1:15:30 AM
Digger how can I tell the difference between an authentic Hopalong Cassidy milk bottle and a reproduction? I purchased two quart milk bottles and I'm wondering if their authentic. Henry Schmidt
I am suspicious. I think these are repros. Occasionally, people find a cache of milks but given the style and single black print, I am going with new. If a reader knows more, please let me know. Digger
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From: Kanikzb To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com, Kanikzb
Subject:: What is this bottle?
Date: 09/01/2005 4:24:32 PM
HI, I found this bottle and was hoping you might have some idea exactly what it is and how much it might be? Thanks, Kathy
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From: Jim Hintz depglass
Subject:: supreme bottling co
Date: 09/01/2005 9:59:02 PM
I recently came across an old bottle made by Supreme Bottling Co Waukesha Wi. It has a funny stopper that hangs down inside the bottle. The back is marked THIS BOTTLE IS NEVER SOLD. S B & C CO. A very heavy clear bottle. It looks like the soda bottle from 1880 to 1910 on your site. Curious Jim HIntz
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From: TNT Customs tntcustoms
Subject:: ike and earl tusing
Date: 09/01/2005 11:36:34 PM
Did the tusing brothers ever bottle their whiskey ? Thanks great grand son brandon tusing
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From: Colin Barrow cgbarrow.au
Subject:: 5 pictures for you
Date: 09/01/2005 11:38:53 PM
Dear Digger. Can you tell me anything about this bottle, interested in the rarity of it, how old it would be, and is there any value, The bottle has a crack, as you can see in the photograph. Height of bottle 6 1/2" and 2 5/8" across. Also what would it been used for. It was made by Stiff of lambeth.
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From: Judy Baldwin judybaldwi.au
Subject:: Reproduction poison bottles
Date: 09/02/2005 12:11:25 AM
Hello Digger, I would like to know what poison bottle repros are on the market today that you know of , do you know if there are any skull cobalt blue, coffins ect., the rarer types, so I can keep my eye out for. Thanking you .Jane
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From: Mary Beth Shearin
Subject:: Can you help me?
Date: 09/02/2005 1:32:25 AM
Hello Digger, I've been trying to find anything related to the Bostlemann Bottling or soda company in Chicago, IL. I saw that a woman by the name of Marge Barbush wrote you a question about a bottle she has. Do you have any way for me to get in touch with her to inquire as to whether she would be willing to sell it? I appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you, Mary Beth Shearin
It was from October 2001. I'm sorry, I didn't realize how far back that went. Below is the question and your response. I'm just trying to find anything to do with Bostelmann's in Chicago. Thank you so much for getting back to me and for all your help. Mary Beth Shearin I have these 4 bottles can you tell me about them. All embossed one say's Standard Bottling Co. Trade Mark Standard Registered Chicago ILL. on bottom back C & CO. LIM bottle has a metal piece in neck sticking out I think what was a cap. thin cork cap loose in bottom of bottle. Another bottle Gottfried Brewing Co. Chicago (blob top). Next Bostelmann's Chicago & last Mutual Bottling Works Chicago with a crescent moon for it's trademark. These last two look like pop bottles. What can you tell me about them, age etc.. anything would be helpful. Thanks, Marge Barbush
Soda and beer bottles breaks down as follows. Blob tops generally pre-1900. Crown top not machine made pre-World War I. Crown tops machine made 1915-present. The Gottfired Brewing Bottle was started by Matheus Gottfried in 1870. It was not known as the Gottfired Brewing company until 1882. It stopped production in 1924. The standard bottle is probably a soda and dates to about 1907 based on the C & Co. mark. Value of these items is probably under $10 each. Digger. On Sep 2, 2005, at 3:41 AM
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From: MMS
Subject:: Gilbey's Spey Royal Scotch Whisky
Date: 09/02/2005 3:17:34 AM
Hello Digger, Firts of all.. Thak you for your
"question"-service :) I have a bottle I would like to know some more about...
Age? Rarity? Value? .. High: approximately 47 cm Weigh: approximately 2 kg Label
information: Gilbey's Spey Royal Fine Old Scotch Whisky, 70o Proof, 6 2/3 Pints,
W"A Gilbey Limitied, Glen Spey distillery Speyside Scotland. Thank you :)
// Maria 
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From: Jay Tyzzer
Subject:: March question
Date: 09/02/2005 4:50:58 AM
Hi Digger, You may have had this answered already but there is the question that was posted many years ago which I read tonight. "Hi, I have a small 6" round bottle. It has a simple rolled lip. It has a cork and on top of the cork is a metal stopper. On the bottle are the words. kwan loong. On the metal top are also the words, kwan loong and co.*On the bottom of the bottle it has G100 in the middle and on one side, Z22. Any ideas? I live in Alberta Canada, and found this on the prairie. Thanks. Colleen Colleen, When the Chinese came to this country to work on the Railroads (1860s) they brought a demand for goods from their homeland. I can't hazard a guess what it might have contained. Digger: Ok, Kwan Loong is a brand of Chinese medicine and is use just like you would use Ben Gay. It is a clear oil with menthol, camphor, Lavender spike, Methyl Silicates (wintergreen) and eucalyptus oil. The product has changed some of its ingredients over the years, It is very potent stuff. I still have a bottle from when I was in Thailand back in the '70s. I just came back from Taiwan where I purchased tow more bottles. The lead top in the cork has been changed to a plastic screw on. The ingredients have changed a bit also but need to see my old bottle to be sure. Anyway, Here is the answer. Better late then never. Your reader has a nice bottle but not that rare I think. Jay Tyzzer
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From: Haley Cluck
Subject::
Date: 09/02/2005 2:00:48 PM
Hi. I bought a bottle the has the word proeller embossed on the side of it and also has a porcelain stopper with proeller on it. It is a green bottle and i was just curoius about the name on it, what origin or language it is and also how old the bottle might be and what it might have once had in it? I tried several different things and just cannot come up with anything. Thought maybe you could help! Thanks kansas
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From: Terry Wilkerson
Subject:: SINCLAIR MFG. CO. bottles
Date: 09/02/2005 5:45:27 PM
Digger: What can you tell me about "SINCLAIR MFG.CO. TOLEDO, O." glass bottles. I have a gallon one brown jug and a one-half gallon jug. Both jugs have on their bottoms "CONTENTS MFG BY SINCLAIR MFG. CO. TOLEDO, O." The gallon just also has the numbers/letters: "672 128A", "A8", "Ball". The 1/2 gallon jug has on its bottom: "CONTENTS MFG BY SINCLAIR MFG. CO. TOLEDO, O." and an odd character which looks like a cross between an "A" and an "H". These are round jugs with a small handle near the top (looks like a moonshine jug from old TV shows) and the top has a place for a lid to screw on. Thank you. jan
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From: MichaelMarilyn Kozma makmkk
Subject:: beer bottles
Date: 09/02/2005 9:41:51 PM
My husband has several cases of Ballantine beer bottles, complete with the cases. Are these worth anything?
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From: SusantZ99
Subject:: ink bottle
Date: 09/02/2005 7:06:25 PM
I recently excavated an old ink bottle...it is clear (with aqua blue cast) glass. Measures approx. 4" wide at the base including the spout, 2" high and the spout is approx. 1-1/2." It has 11 straight cut facets on the sides, and the top has 2 groves across the whole top about the width of a pencil (I assume to hold the quill horizontally). The bottom reads "pat appd for" and there are three very small conjoining circles with dots in the middle-below the writing. It also has two little nibs at the farthest end from the spout on the bottom (like little feet to stabilize the base? ). The bottle in whole is not very attractive as I have found in all my other bottle books....and I have not found any inkwell with 11 sides or any with the shape of this bottle. I live in Chicago and am an excavator operator...we fight for these things and I think I owe my ground man some lunch!!! Thank you for your help, Susan Rubio
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From: Affordable R
Subject:: coca cola bottles
Date: 09/03/2005 1:20:31 PM
I have 2 coca cola bottles, bottled in Brainerd, Mn. both 6 fl oz. to my vision, I think the dates on these are 1-41 and 4-45 but I am not for sure. what would these be worth? Al
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From: CHEROKEE DECKER
Subject:: QUESTION RE MISSION ORANGE BOTTLE
Date: 09/03/2005 2:20:36 PM
Hi: From your website, I know that you are extremely busy with questions about bottles. We have a Mission orange soda bottle, unopened from about 35 years ago or more On the front it says 10 fl. oz. MISSION OF California and return for refund. On the back it says "Mission" and return for refund, naturally good in all flavors, bottled under authority of Mission of California, Los Angeles Calif UsA 10 fl. oz. On the bottom of the bottle it says C1900, and inside the bottle (unopened) it has a crumpled pack of cigarettes, brand unknown, with a NY sales tax stamp appearing on the pack. On the top of the lid, it says Mission Orange Soda, bottled by Jeff Bottling Company, Inc. Watertown, N Y 13601. Does this bottle have any value? My husband was offered quite a lot for it when he first had it but that's been many years ago. Thanks for any help. Mrs. R. Gardner Kingston, Illinois
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From: Louise Willis
Subject:: bottle
Date: 09/03/2005 3:06:08 PM
I recently found a brown glass Roman Cleanser bottle in excellent condition with the printing on glass. The date states est. 1919. What kind of value does this have? Jean Willis, Sault Ste. Marie Mi.
Bleach bottles are typically made in amber glass. There are several well known brands with Clorox being the most well known. As a collectible, they rank quite low in the bottle world. They were made in millions and hundreds of thousands of them survive, far out stripping the demand by buyers. I am sorry to say that they have almost no value - despite seeing them priced in antique malls for $10-15 each. Those listed on Ebay, even as low as $.99 for the opening bid are not getting any action since the shipping would be greater than the value. Digger
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From: DIALDUI
Subject:: 1962 Jim Beam Flower Basket Bottle
Date: 09/03/2005 2:24:10 PM
Hi Digger - I just bought a bottle at an antique store today, I had no idea it was a Jim Beam Bottle, I just liked the colors and thought it was cool. When I got home, I saw the bottom said "Creation of James A Beam Distilling Co" (c) C Miller 1962 Genuine Regal China I did some digging on the Internet, and found it listed in a picture directory which said Executive and Holiday Series - Mine does not have the top or stopper with it, and now that I know it is missing I want it - Do you know how much the bottle is worth? And where I could look for one to buy that is complete with the stopper? ? There are so many beam bottles for sale on e-bay but not one of them is this one which I really want to purchase if it is out there. Any advice would be greatly appreciated - thanks- Nika Ramsell
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From: kayla luebke
Subject:: letter
Date: 09/03/2005 10:36:55 PM
if I have a pickle crock patented in December the 21 1915 made in red wing union stone ware company red wing Minnesota how much would it be worth
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From: Katrina & Gregory Watkins
Subject:: Questions About Zwack Liqueur Bottles Purchased at an Estate Sale
Date: 09/04/2005 1:31:24 AM
Dear Digger, I recently purchased two (2) Zwack Liqueurs at an Estate Sale. They appear to be items that are no longer imported or in production by the company. Could you please tell me some information about the two? I would like to inquire, if I may, around what time they were bottled and imported to the states, as well as the value of them now? Both bottles are unopened and in excellent condition. I would greatly appreciate any assistance you could give me. I have attached pictures of the items in question. The First Bottle has, Yvette Special Liqueur Zwack, Magyar Gyartmany, and Product of Hungary, Yvette Liqueur, 68 Proof 23/32 Pint, Imported by Kraus Bros & Co Inc, New York, printed on its two labels, and is in a beautiful Glass Decanter that is marked Zwack, Budapest, Hungary. Through research, I have come to learn that the Liqueur is Violette, and no longer in production. The Second Bottle's label reads, Cacao Chouva Liqueur, Zwack, Imported by KRAUS BROS & CO Inc. New York, 46 Proof, Product of Hungary, 23/32 Pint, Made in Budapest Hungary by J. Zwack & Co., and is in a Beautiful Brown Bottle that is marked Zwack, Budapest, Hungary. I purchased these items, because the bottles looked beautiful to me, but I am quite curious about thier origin. Thanks in advance for your response concerning this matter. Kind Regards...Katrina E. Watkins
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From: Isabow1965
Subject:: Ezra Brooks Bottle
Date: 09/03/2005 9:57:52 PM
My father bought this, can't remember when: Clear, Square bottle 3-4" wide; 2 cathedral windows on each side (glass shaped, not cut, more of a molded design), square of bottle about 6"-7" high, narrows to center with 1 1/2" neck (opening about 1 - 1 1/4") that flares out at the top to hold the stopper; each side has a small flat rectangle space about 1/2 high (kinda like where a ribbon would be tied around the center of the decanter) pressed through the windows where nothing is printed, stopper is square also (no ribbon spacing), one cathedral window on each side, bottom of decanter has flower or sun, covering pretty much the entire space (16 petals on stopper, can't count bottom) same as the stopper. Face of decanter has 1" x 2 1/2" label stating "EZRA BROOKS 90 Proof 750 Ml (25.4 FL. oz) KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY, Bottled by Ezra Brooks Distilling Co. Owensboro KY; neck of decanter has label: Real Sippin' Whiskey 7 years old. If this can help, tax stamp is: 016313556. Was opened (already) and am currently sippin it!!!! Excellent. Probably missing 4-6 shots. Stored with plastic wrap jammed in stopper to keep out the air as the stopper keeper has deteriorated. Thanks for any help. Sentimental value only, but would like to know anything you can tell me.
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From: antonette prince
Subject::
Date: 09/04/2005 12:51:27 PM
hello. I have got a bottle of genuine imported polish mead never opened. it was produced and bottled in poland. I believe the brand is "babunta". the paperwork that is with it says "The Stacole Co.", chicago ill. I cant find a date on it anywhere. I would like any info on it that you could give me on it please. The bottle is clear glass in the shape is a half circle on the bottom with a tall neck. The neck and sides have a fuzzy material on them. it has a cork with a plastic cover over the top of it. Any info would be great. thanks. toni
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From: bobolson
Subject:: Devil's head stopper/bottle
Date: 09/04/2005 4:33:40 PM
Hey there Digger, I am trying to help my 88-year-old aunt identify a bottle that she has. She says that it is round glass about 2" in diameter and painted black with a devil's head with cork as a stopper. She said the bottom is white with some writing on it in a brownish red color. Most of the writing is gone except for the beginning which she says appears to be "VOU." I did a Google search and found a stopper at your website location: www.bottlebooks.com/questions/August2000/augdevil.jpg that appears to be similar to hers. I printed a copy of your devil's head to send to her in hopes that she can say that is the same top she has. I am trying to find someone near where she lives in Tennessee with a digital camera to take pictures of her bottle for me. If I can get them, I will send copies to you. Can you tell me from the sketchy information here if it matches the bottle you would have to go with your stopper? Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Bob Olson
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From: Bruce Lock
Subject:: Very old bottle
Date: 09/04/2005 6:20:10 PM
Have any idea. Great grandmother dug this aprox 1900 Aprox 6" tall and 3" wide w/ 1/4" hole. Any value and age
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From: BrowniSuzQ
Subject:: John & Robt Harvey Co , Whiskey Bottle
Date: 09/04/2005 6:07:47 PM
I have a John & Robt Harvey Co whiskey bottle. It is from Glascow, Scotland. It is green with cork. It also has a white label under the cork stating " John & Robt Harvey Limited. Do you have any information on this bottle? Thanks, Sue
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From: chayla dewald
Subject:: Bottle Question?
Date: 09/04/2005 11:38:32 PM
I dug up a bottle that was about 4 feet under ground and it is a clear bottle that was patented on december 29 1928 on both sides has a picture of a Indian head it says BIG CHIEF in capital letters.7 flud oz bottled in Eugene.OR all the way around bottom says coca cola bottling co. thank you for you time Chayla and Dayle Chayla
There are dozens of varieites of Big Chief soda bottles that were embossed and hundreds more which had painted labels. Your bottle is one of the more common ones, but people who collect these like them from the different towns and being a Western bottle, that usually makes it more valuable. I'd guess about $20-30. Below are two different types of the embossed Big chief bottles. I suspect yours is similar to the one on the left. Digger
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From: Llewellen (Lee) Shore
Subject:: Inquiry
Date: 09/05/2005 12:12:59 AM
Hi Digger, I'm researching a perfume bottle collection that is not so old...1978, marked "Porcelaine Franklin, c 1978 PF". 12 in all, each is in a solid color with a raised white porcelain floral design . I believe the color is representative of the floral on each. The representative floral names are on the bottom of each in Frecj, I believe. For example, "Violette". I Know that Franklin mint began marketing collections in 1978 and that they wer quite often 1 'one per month' issue. So that would be my guess, but I have been unable to validate that opionion. I also have no idea of their value. If you have any information, I would be very grateful. Thank you for your time, Lee Shore
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From: Hull, Matthew
Subject:: Question about a bottle
Date: 09/05/2005 11:09:43 AM
Dear Digger, When it comes to bottles I know absolutely nothing and your web site is very helpful. Thanks for allowing me to send you this e-mail. I found the bottle described below when I was out walking yesterday on an old abandoned road. The bottle appeared to have washed out of or off the hillside. I was walking in Cincinnati, OH. The bottle is embossed with Bond & Lillard across the front and One Pint at the bottom. On the bottom of the back it says "Federal Law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle". The height of the bottle is approximately 8.5 inches. The outside of the lip is approximately 1 inch in diameter. The lip of the bottle might be tooled with applied ring and the mold seam appears to stop. There is ridges for a screw cap. The base of the bottle is not smooth and has embossing that appears to read L9385 09 09 and there is also a 1 or I with a circle around it. The shape of the bottle reminds me of that of a flask. The color is clear, there is no label, and the condition is very good I would think. No cracks or chips. I would be happy to know anything about the bottle including age, rarity, value, and history. I read the info about the American Medicinal Spirits Company; that is what lead me to your web-page. Did I find an old bottle or did I find someone's garbage from last year? Thank you very much for your response. If need be I could probably get you a picture if the description is not enough. Sincerely, Matthew Hull
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From: Pam Ross
Subject:: Villa Corona
Date: 09/05/2005 12:46:47 PM
I have a bottle that is brown in color and still has wine in it. On the label it says - Established in 1879, Very Superior, Villa Corona, Imperial Tokay Type, Schlesinger & Bender, Inc., Sole Proprietors, San Francisco, Villa Corona Vinyard, Fresno County, California. It has a crown with 1888 printed below it. It has been in my family since 1910 opened when my stepfather was born. Can you tell me anything about it. Thank you. Pam Ross
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From: vatter.rl
Subject:: decanter value
Date: 09/05/2005 2:09:35 PM
My father is in ill health and is selling off anything he has of value to help make ends meet. I am trying to help him establish a value for a decanter collection. He purchased this set in Reno, Nv. approximately 1970. It is a Lionstone distilleries 4-piece decanter set, housed in a custom made shadow box holder, purchased together. The decanters portray an old western bar scene of different cowboys in different poses, one scene shows a nude wall painting. Do you know the value of this set? Do you have any suggestions to sell it? Thank you for all your help.
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From: Bonsonw
Subject:: HINDS honey and almond cream bottle
Date: 09/05/2005 10:29:29 AM
Hi, have a question about this bottle. It is 2 1/2 inches tall and is clear. it is a hinds honey and almond cream bottle. Inscripted on the side is, improves the complexion. On the other side it says, alcohol 7%. Do you know anything about this bottle? Value, how old, ect... Thank you
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From: Tommy & Pearl Thompson
Subject:: BOTTLE OF BOLS BALLERINA
Date: 09/05/2005 5:10:37 PM
Twenty years ago a friend emptied out his liquor cabinet and gave it to me. Among the bottles was a pint bottle of BOLS BALLERINA, Gold Creme De Menthe, containing a Dancing Ballerina. The bottle has never been opened. The bottle is sealed with an Internal Revenue Seal stamped "The Jos. Garneau Co. Louisville, Ky. The label reads it is a PRODUCT OF HOLLAND. Could you advise me if there is any value to this bottle? THANK YOU, Tommy Thompson
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From: Laurel Manzola
Subject:: another bottle aging question...
Date: 09/05/2005 9:50:56 PM
Hi Digger, I recently found your Q & A posts, and would
love to have the web site address for your main material. (if you have one...) I
have recently started (with my husband) looking in fairly remote parts of the
desert outside Sparks and Reno, Nevada. I found pieces of a little blue & white
plate (could be a child's...measures 3 and a quarter inches across) ) but I
can't find an exact match for the pattern, no matter where I search. There was
no apparent dumping in the area, and it was far from the road. Also found a
little clear screw cap bottle, (4 and a half inches tall) a little stained from
water sitting in it. I am sending a pic of both, hoping you can help. The bottom
of the bottle was not good for photographing, so I'll describe it. It's Owens
Illinois, and the plant number (left of the I-O diamond) is 20. ( PA or Oakland,
CA I believe) The year of manufacture number, (to the right of the O-I symbol)
has only a 9. It also says PATENT NO (on the top line) (and these numbers are on
the bottom line) 4 89237. There is a space between the 4 and the other numbers.
Thanks for any help. Do you know of any good digging sites around Reno / Sparks
area within a few hours drive? Thanks again, Great Job helping all the people
who email you! Laurel Manzola Sparks, NV
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From: Jay Tyzzer To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:: RE: March question
Date: 09/06/2005 4:41:38 AM
HI Digger, Your welcome. The missing ingredient is Chloroform. I guess the government(s) made them take it out. That is the difference between my old stuff and new. I don't know how that would affect a rub on oil but whatever. By the way, my brother and I burned down a 3 man outhouse about 10 years ago in Colorado. It was used by the cowboys when they drove cattle thru the valley there. The cabins are 110 years old but I am sure the outhouse was not that old. Most of the stuff around the woods is old tin cans. Not many bottles and the ones there are smashed. Think there my be some treasures down those holes? If so, perhaps I will get a backhoe out there someday. :-) Have a good one. Jay
From: Digger [mailto:jaok20@bottlebooks.com] Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 1:12 PM
To: Jay Tyzzer
Subject:: Re: March question Hey Jay, thanks for the info. I will post your answer. Help is always appreciated. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger ----- Original Message -----
From: Jay Tyzzer mailto:jayt@symmetryelectronics.com Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 4:50 AM
Subject:: March question Hi Digger, You may have had this answered already but there is the question that was posted many years ago which I read tonight. "Hi, I have a small 6" round bottle. It has a simple rolled lip. It has a cork and on top of the cork is a metal stopper. On the bottle are the words. kwan loong. On the metal top are also the words, kwan loong and co.*On the bottom of the bottle it has G100 in the middle and on one side, Z22. Any ideas? I live in Alberta Canada, and found this on the prairie. Thanks. Colleen Colleen, When the Chinese came to this country to work on the Railroads (1860s) they brought a demand for goods from their homeland. I can't hazard a guess what it might have contained. Digger: Ok, Kwan Loong is a brand of Chinese medicine and is use just like you would use Ben Gay. It is a clear oil with menthol, camphor, Lavender spike, Methyl Silicates (wintergreen) and eucalyptus oil. The product has changed some of its ingredients over the years, It is very potent stuff. I still have a bottle from when I was in Thailand back in the '70s. I just came back from Taiwan where I purchased tow more bottles. The lead top in the cork has been changed to a plastic screw on. The ingredients have changed a bit also but need to see my old bottle to be sure. Anyway, Here is the answer. Better late then never. Your reader has a nice bottle but not that rare I think. Jay Tyzzer
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From: Gabriele Lower
Subject:: Three Feathers Bottle Found
Date: 09/06/2005 10:24:29 AM
Hello Digger - I came across your site doing some research on a bottle I found while hiking in the woods. It is rectangular; it's width is a little over 3.5 inches and it's height about 8 inches - color brown. It is embossed and it reads on one side on the top 'federal Law Forbids Sale or Re-Use of this bottle' all in caps. Underneath at the bottom is the Three Feathers Logo. The other side of the bottle simply states at the bottom 'ONE PINT'. The bottom of the bottle has something that looks like an anchor with an H across in the center of its base - around the symbol are numbers, above it D-682, to the left the number 9 - to the right 40 and underneath 5. It is a screw cap bottle with the cap rusted and short (under a half an inch). considering it is a screw cap I do not anticipate this being worth much, however, I'd just like to know what year this could be from. Thank you. Gabriele
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From: Rupert0801
Subject:: another question !!
Date: 09/06/2005 9:57:55 AM
I recently purchased two decanters which appear to be hand blown, having the mark on the bottom of each of where the blower stopped; the decanters were then cut or pressed to make an elaborate design, crystal? or pressed glass? ? However, the inside of the glass appears to be discolored, or "sick" as an antique dealer said. I have tried Efferdent, all manner of dishwashing solutions, bleach, etc. but the whitish, dulling, effect returns. Strangely enough the discoloration does not show when any clear liquid, like water is in the decanters. (that might be the easiest "solution") :) Your name was given to me by another dealer who said an "acid wash", probable HCl, might do the job of cleaning. Any suggestions ... I don't think I will build a tumbling machine for these two pieces !! Thank you, in advance, for your suggestion to what I imagine is a common problem for glass collectors. Brad Pfaff:
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From: Andrea Forsythe
Subject:: Bergin Wine Co. Wiskey Bottle
Date: 09/06/2005 3:48:08 PM
Digger- My husband recently took down one of the walls in our house and found a couple of bottles. According to the deeds, the house was originally built in 1870, however I'm sure it's been renovated a number of times. One of the bottles still had a label on it, so I've scanned it and attached the file. The label reads "Monogram Whiskey Blend" Bergin Wine Co., 169 Blackstone Street, Boston Mass. It is embossed under the label with "Full ½ Pint." The seam on the side of the bottle does not go all the way up to the rim. So, I'm thinking it might be hand finished. I tried to do a little research online, in which I found out that the Bergin Wine Company existed in 1909. Beyond that I have no further information. Can you tell me anything else about my bottle? Thanks, Andrea PS. A second bottle found, has no label but is embossed with "P T Connor Co. Importers & Grocers, 162 &164 Eliot Street, Boston Mass." Do you have any information about that company?
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From: ray_violin
Subject:: Cherry Frap
Date: 09/06/2005 3:54:06 PM
Hi, I went through the hundred or so pages you listed looking for Cherry Frap soda. I have an old Monarch Beverage wooden crate that held tin signs and some paper labels and paper coaster advertising this soda. I believe the box had a date of 1927 somewhere on it. Any info on this cherry drink? Thanks, Ray
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From: Andrea Forsythe
Subject:: Whiskey Bottle
Date: 09/06/2005 4:13:40 PM
Digger- I forgot to include some basic information with my
last e-mail. The Bergin's Wine Co. Whiskey bottle stands about 7 inches tall and
about 3 inches wide. It still has the cork, but definitely no whiskey! The PT
Connor's bottle is about 6 ¾ inches tall and also about 3 inches wide. It has a
tapered head and a cork. I've scanned a picture of it for you and also a picture
of the bottom of both bottles. The bottoms appear smooth to me. The seam of the
PT Connor's bottle also disappears around the neck of the bottle before the
head. I'm basically wondering about the history to the bottles and a better idea
of age. As I previously mentioned, they were both found in the wall a house my
husband and I own in Waltham MA. We will be taking down more walls in the up
come weeks, so I'm very excited to see what else we find. Thank you for any
information you can provide. Andrea Forsythe
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From: Pat McCandlish
Subject:: Park Tilford Explosion
Date: 09/07/2005 11:26:03 AM
Hi, by any chance do you know how I could find out about the Park and Tilford explosion/fire in New York City in 1907? I've done alot of searches on it but nothing comes up. Thank you, Pat McCandlish
Well As far as i can ascertain, there was no such fire or explosion in 1907. On August 23, 1894 a Park & Tilford wagon was destroyed by a dynamite blast from laborers who were using dynamite in the course of a cellar excavation. I found the following: March 19, 1902 there was a fire at 9:30 A.M. at 1412. Broadway, park & Tilford: damage $500. On December 14, 1910 they had another fire causing $1000 in damages. Finally, November 24, 1911 a Dynamite shanty on 72nd street blew up killing one person and wrecked the interior of one Park & Tilford's stores along with several private residences. the contractors were arrested. All of the stories appeared in the New York Times on the dates given. Digger
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From: CORENE CRAWHORN
Subject:: hello, I have a sealed and labeled old bottle of whisky full and unopened 1 pint
Date: 09/07/2005 4:48:33 PM
It is about 80- 90 yrs old and need more information on it . Distilled in peoria ill by national distillers. The label says "pm
" pleasants moments whisky. I have not ever heard of it and i am trying to surf the net for this information and i found your information on the jewish relationship to making whisky. I can send a picture but hated to get you involved because i like to search the net, but have not fouond much. Can you please help. Thanks corene crawhorn corene
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From: Shaydylady
Subject:: question
Date: 09/07/2005 3:55:09 PM
Hi there, I dug up an old bottle in my backyard where an old farm used to be. It's a green 4 oz. jar that says duraglas on the bottom. It still has a cream or lotion inside that looks very thick and pearly. I know the jar probably isn't worth much but I'm more interested in knowing what this cream is!! It's so pretty. All the other jars and bottles I have been digging up have been dated around 1945 if that helps at all. Thanks so much and might I add how impressed I am of your bottle knowledge!!! Thanks so much, Shay
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From: ICbluestarz
Subject:: wine bottle Eifel Tower
Date: 09/07/2005 4:25:14 PM
Dear Digger ; I recently found a bottle that I assume is a wine bottle. It is in the form of the Eifel Tower. In very good shape and is about 16 inches high and appears to be of a good quality ceramic. The bottom is imprinted with the words Casa Vinicola Boccaccio Certaldo Florence 1908. I was wondering if it is rare or has any historical value and what, if anything, it may be worth. Thank you, Paul
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From: Leonore Garcia
Subject:: bottle
Date: 09/07/2005 10:30:40 PM
Hi, First of all, I recently bought your book on medicine bottles and it's great! I have a small dark brown bottle with BEN HUR embossed on the front of it. Nothing else is on the bottle. Do you have any info on this bottle?
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From: phil estep
Subject:: casewear
Date: 09/08/2005 4:15:08 AM
digger, I have a old Christmas coke bottle that has some casewear. is there any thing that I can rub over it to cover or hid this casewear. thanks for any help, phil
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From: Robert Haney
Subject:: JIM BEAM
BOURBON?
Date: 09/08/2005 5:56:09 AM
I have acquired several 9" and 11" SCREW TOP AM
BER BOTTLES. These both have 1788 ALL OVER THEM. Doing a little history, I have found this same question asked to you, but I don't see where the answers are posted. All the bottle are missing the labels, only other marking is ARMSTRONG on the bottom. ARE THESE JIM BEAM
BOURBON bottles and with the screw top, how old are they? Thanks for your time, Bob
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From: Neil
Subject:: GII-110
Date: 09/08/2005 9:11:29 AM
Hello, I ordered one of you books. I think its just great. The flask one. Problem is I let my friend borrow it. I was offered a GII-110 Eagle flask. I was wondering what is it worth? Its in very nice condition and it is a deep aqua color. One side of the bottle says: Cunningham, Pittsburgh and the other side says: Glass Manufacturers Thanks for your time. Regards, Neil
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From: Alastair Currie
Subject:: Help Identifying a Bottle
Date: 09/08/2005 10:39:25 AM
Hi Digger, Came across your website and was fascinated by the hitherto unknown world of bottle collecting. I have an unusual bottle which I have struggled to identify the origin of, knowing little about the
Subject:, and wondered if you might be able to give me a bit of background. The bottle is just over 4.5 inches in height, and made of cobalt blue glass. It is egg-shaped/oval from the front, and tapered from the side (see photos). The bottle (flask? ) has an opening at either end, both of which have a screw fitting. The seams look as if they go over the lip at the wide end, but not at the narrow end. The ends are both ground flat, so it's hard to see if this is the case. Each end has a heavy, knurled screw cap - I suspect they may be pewter, as they're too heavy for silver, and haven't tarnished inside, and don't seem soft enough to be lead. There are no manufacturer's markings on the glass, but there are a couple of small marks & bubbles, and if you look closely there is a sort of 'crackled' effect to the surface. The bottle itself is very symmetrical, which makes me think it's machine-made. The bottle is in pristine condition - no chips or scores, no staining inside or out, and although the caps are not bright, they don't seem to be all that worn, which suggests it's not all that old. I'd really appreciate if you could tell me what a bottle of this type might have been used for, how old it is, and where it came from. Of course, if it's worth a fortune, you can tell me that too! Many thanks in advance for your help, Alastair Glasgow, Scotland.
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From: Stewart, Michael, L
Subject:: Chivas & George Dickel bottles
Date: 09/08/2005 3:52:47 PM
Hello! I have two quart bottles of Chivas Regal Scotch Whiskey (full, with seals intact) and would like to know if any collectors would be interested in them for their collections. Price is not so important as finding a serious collector who appreciates such items. I also have one of those golf club shaped George Dickel whiskey bottles with a golf ball top/pourer. I would also like to find a good home for it. I noticed that someone else had a question about those (I copied that question below). Any help would be appreciat Thank you! - michael stewart QUESTION ABOUT THE GEORGE DICKEL BOTTLE:
From: Alfred Shackeroff
Subject:: George A. Dickel Golf Club whiskey bottle
Date: 05-08-2004 Some years back - in the sixties, I believe - Dickel (Tullahoma, Tenn. ) sold sour mash in a golf club shaped bottle. Heard some ago the bottle had collector value after it was discontinued. Can you shed some light on this possible collectable? Al ANOTHER QUESTION:
From: Gardnerssp1
Subject:: golf club bottle
Date: 30-08-2004 Dear Sir, I bought a bottle in the shape of a golf club with the label George Dickel Tennesee Sour Mash Whiskey. It was empty. But has all the labels as well as the golf ball stopper. I was wondering if you could give me any history of this bottle and it's value. My son in-law is an avid golfer and I plan to give this to him as a gift, but I would also love to be able to give him information about the bottle. Thank you, Joy P Shepard
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From: debbie stake.au
Subject:: old bottle
Date: 09/09/2005 5:37:03 AM
Hi, I have just came across two bottles that were dug up in my back yard. These bottles are of very light greenish colour, round with a stumped neck and a flat thick single lip, the glass is quite thick but on the bottom it has 1822 on them and across from that is the number 18 the bottle is about 20 cm high and the base is 7 cm wide, would this be a date? I will try to send you a photo of them as I find it hard to describe them Thank you regards Debbie Australia
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From: Kilstroms
Subject:: bottle question
Date: 09/09/2005 10:41:21 AM
I noticed on your questions page a reference from 2000 to a
bottle made at Verner Springs in Greenville, SC. I have an old Coca Cola bottle
bottled there (pic attached). On the bottom it says "This bottle not to be sold
and must be returned". Any ideas on date and value? Thanks, Eric In NC
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From: carlos lazcano
Subject:: I have and 1924 bottle of white horse cellar with perfect label I put a pic on attach
Date: 09/09/2005 1:06:09 PM
how much you think is worth? ? ? ?
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From: Marsha
Subject:: Milk Bottles
Date: 09/09/2005 1:13:52 PM
I have come across a old milk bottle can you give info on it? It is a milk bottle that reads Athens Co-Operative Creamery, War Bonds For Victory, Green, Round, Qt
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From: Neil altair8800 To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:: Re: GII-110
Date: 09/09/2005 2:04:12 PM
Hello Digger, Thank you for the information. I really appreciate it. Kind Regards, Neil GII-110 is listed as common and occurs only in aqua in the quart size. The reason it is not listed is the bottle would probably not fetch a bid at auction becuase of its relative low price. A great buy $35 fair $50 I'd have to think long and hard about it $75 Digger ----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil" altair8800 Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:11 AM
Subject:: GII-110 Hello, I ordered one of you books. I think its just great. The flask one. Problem is I let my friend borrow it. I was offered a GII-110 Eagle flask. I was wondering what is it worth? Its in very nice condition and it is a deep aqua color. One side of the bottle says: Cunningham, Pittsburgh and the other side says: Glass Manufacturers Thanks for your time. Regards, Neil
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From: steve parry
Subject:: Ampuole
Date: 09/09/2005 3:09:34 PM
Dear Digger I have a mimimax feltham ltd sulphuric acid ampuole as pictured on your site intact with contents and label the only difference being the length 5 inches as opposed to 8 inches, they say that size matters; does it? It came from a Victorian Pharmacy which was taken over by my father in 1956. I'd like to know what these obvious precise measurements of H2SO4 were intended to be used for. sincerely Steve
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From: John
Subject:: bottles
Date: 09/09/2005 8:36:30 PM
Dear Digger, I have this bottle, on the front it says WM-SIERICHS. Below it says No. 421 East 12th street New York. On the back of the bottle it has a WS in big letters. Under that it says Registered 1889. The bottle is clearish-light green. If you know anything about this bottle . Thank you for your time. John
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From: lee ann sukowsk
Subject:: BOTTLE WITH DATE 1963
Date: 09/10/2005 7:58:44 AM
No scanner.sorry. I have purchased a bottle that is light blue in color, has a ship painted on the front, embossed on the back with a picture of I believe of a wind mill and sea scenery.i do not have bottle with me nor do I have internet connection yet in the home. On the bottom reads federal law prohibits sale or reuse of this bottle.thick, I think 12 to 20 inchs tall with a handle.
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From: Buddy Talbert
Subject::
Date: 09/10/2005 8:22:15 AM
Hello Digger, while digging in my back yard I found a bottle dump. There was one bottle that was very interesting. It was a darley park brewery, baltimore, md, the mouth of the bottle is round and looks to be corked, it is about 10 and half inches tall, the color is emerald green, with 940 on the bottom, the bottle is round, the base has a enclave base. I just want to know the history behind this bottle. Thanks
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From: Delay, Patrick
Subject:: 1973 bottle of Crown Royal Whiskey
Date: 09/10/2005 10:25:18 AM
Hello, I was hoping you'd be able to give me a ballpark figure of what this bottle may be worth, if anything. It's a 1973 unopened and in its original purple bag. Thanks. Pat Delay
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From: gulfcoastwhite
Subject:: Medicine Bottle
Date: 09/10/2005 12:44:19 PM
First, I would like to say that I didnt dig this bottle.My wife and I bought an old curve type trunk and in this trunk was a small round, clear bottle maybe 3/4 x 2 1/2 tall with a paper label which simply read, Blowena.It appeared to have some sort of powder in it at one time judging by the little bit of residue left in it.Also there was a 1903 dime hidden under the paper and a black device , old looking which appeared to be some type of atomizer.Can you tell me anything about these items?
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From: amauney
Subject:: Chero Cola
Date: 09/10/2005 1:57:56 PM
I have a Chero Cola bottle that was made in Shelby N.C. It says on it "SODA WATER min. cont 6fl.oz" The bottom of the bottle says " PAT'D June 3 1924. It is a clear bottle. In pretty good condition. Can you tell me what its worth. If you can thats alright. If it cots money for you to tell me what its worth then nevermind. Thanks
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From: Kiersten Fleming
Subject:: Lutted's log cabins
Date: 09/10/2005 2:15:18 PM
I have a green one. Is it a reproduction? ? ? I still have not found a thing on the internet about a green one. The lady who owned is from buffalo NY. She has had it for many years im sure. Kiersten
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From: albert swofford
Subject:: twin neck brandy bottle two different colors from benedlictine company from france.
Date: 09/10/2005 4:49:11 PM
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From: jerry and jody
Subject:: asprin bottle!
Date: 09/10/2005 10:24:56 PM
My husband found an old bayer asprin bottle about a foot underground while digging up an old bush it is small and it is glass, I don't have a picture yet I will get one soon. Just wondering if you have ever seen one? If so please let me know and I will get a picture to you. Thanks, Jody Page
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From: Marion Butterfield
Subject:: found while snorkeling
Date: 09/11/2005 12:26:4 My daughter found this bottle while snorkeling in Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City, MI. She was very excited to have found it and now we would like to know its history. We have looked all over the Internet trying to find out what it was used for and in what time period. It is about 5-¼ inches high and 1 ¾ in diameter, on the bottom there is an owl perched on a crescent moon with the words TRADE MARK embossed in the moon. I tried scanning pictures of the bottle. I hope this will help. Thank you and your help is very much appreciated. Marion Butterfield
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From: Maryhat2005
Subject:: SQUIBB bottles?
Date: 09/11/2005 3:52:39 AM
Dear Digger.Never seen anyone with so much knowledge about bottles....I have found 3 unique bottles in excellent shape in an old barn. They are deep cobalt blue, they have raised lettering SQUIBB under neck. They are eight sided and range from about 9 inches to about 3 inches tall.....They are beautiful....what are they? Thanks....Rankin
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From: Dwight Davis
Subject::
Date: 09/11/2005 11:35:19 AM
Hey Digger, This whiskey decanter has been in my family for at least three generations. My dad says he has seen one very similar if not exactly like it on the Antique Road Show that sold for about 1200.00. I can't seem to find any like it on the web so I thought you might know something about it or at least know someone who does.. The cork is under his hat. The decanter holds six shot glasses but only two are with him. I'd appreciate any help you could give me on this piece. thanks, Dwight
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From: sherry-barham
Subject:: Old Avon Car bottles
Date: 09/11/2005 1:18:00 PM
Hi there My friend gave me about 35 old Avon after shave and perfume bottles that are in e shape of cars and trucks. They start in he 1800's some are full some are not. But I don't know if I should throw them away or keep them. Could you help? Thanks Sherry
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From: Robinson
Subject:: Ginger Ale Bottle
Date: 09/11/2005 1:25:02 PM
Hi, found this today, any idea of the age, info on this company or value would be greatly appreciated. It stands 12" high and is sealed with contents. Cheers Mike
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From: Denis Dubé
Subject:: info on a bottle
Date: 09/11/2005 10:13:58 PM
hi! my name is Denis . I found in lake george a bottle. It is writen on it , b.g.& mullen, standard grade, bottling works, Albany , N, Y I would like to have info on it. Can you help me. thank you!
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From: white
Subject:: hutch bottles
Date: 09/11/2005 9:16:16 PM
I recently dug two hutch bottles that I am unable to find any information on. one is a kuny bottling from Decatur ill, and the other is a Clinton bottling works from Clinton ill. any idea of the value of these bottles. thanks for your help
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From: rgrady To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com,
Subject:: Information please
Date: 09/11/2005 10:19:00 PM
I recently found this bottle during a walk in the woods and was curious about it's contents, once I saw the printing on the bottle. "FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE" I found your page with a google search and have done some looking through it. It appear as though the bottle held whiskey, do to the wording on it. Can you tell me about the printing on the bottom? Maybe what type or brand of whiskey it contained or even the year it was made. The glass is clear and it has a metal screw on cap and the shape is rectangular and it standa about 6 3/4 inches high. The seam on the edge seems to be irregular - the line that you can feel does not go straight down the edge, it fades out at the shoulder of the bottle but the seam that you see divides the front and back of the bottle.{ 2 seams on each side at the top } The bottom of the bottle has irregularities in it's thickness as shown in one of the pictures and the 2-R-40 appears to be inside a circular indent in the glass. Thank you for looking into this for me. P.S. - Any value in this or is it too common? Thanks again, Bob
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From: jamie marie
Subject:: wine bottle
Date: 09/11/2005 10:40:39 PM
I had just bought an unopened bottle of wine, , and it has flowers and gold leaves on it, , , there is a mark on the bottom and no name, , , and the top is unopened and the sticker on the cork says 1777. the top has gold around it too. it it has the flared lip like the one in your pictures, , but a little more flared, , , I would like your help to see if I have anything. I bought it for 3.00 from a yard sale. thank you, , , ,
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From: katie-did tokyo
Subject:: 1936 jim beam
Date: 09/12/2005 1:59:10 AM
well I have a sealed 1936 Jim beam half gallon still has the tax stamp on it and was wondering what it would be worth and I have a 5th of jim beam 1936 unopened plz I nee dinfo I want to sell the half gallon and drink the 5th
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From: info
Subject:: NY Safety Lamp bottle
Date: 09/12/2005 9:54:21 AM
I found a small bottle with the words New York Safety Lamp written around an embossed star, aqua in color, approx. 3 inches tall. Great shape; any value or data on age oand or usage of bottle? Thank you
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From: Cheryl Clark
Subject:: questions from dec 2004
Date: 09/12/2005 10:28:37 AM
I read through your archives and found my question, but no answer. My mother in law recently found a bottle the same as this and we would like to know about it. Here is the question from your archive:
From: dab180
Subject:: McCormick & Co. Balto
Date: 31-12-2004 I would like to have some information on a cobalt blue, triangle shaped, 2 2/4" McCormick & Co. Balto bottle. The following is all the information I can give you. Patented July 8, 1902, with a bee or insect inside a circle and another circle of sorts with perhaps a flag or banner. Brenda Thank you, Cheryl
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From: Terry Holland
Subject:: Price on Hadacol Bottle ?
Date: 09/12/2005 11:11:07 AM
What is the price value on a non-opened bottle still in the original box? It is identical to the one you have on the website.
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From: Cathy Sheare
Subject:: Trying to sell 2 decanters
Date: 09/12/2005 4:06:19 PM
Digger, I have two decanters I am trying to sell can you give me any clue as to where I could do this? The first one is a Jack Daniels 1977 Glass Decanter ( it looks like a clear I Dream of Jeanie Bottle Kinda) Still has the paper work. The second one is a 1871-1971 Centennial Bottle (Jim Bean) It is a Paul Bunyan and Babe bottle. Both are in excellent condition.
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From: Linda Huntley
Subject::
Date: 09/12/2005 10:07:12 PM
Dear Digger, My son recently found a bottle that we are curious about. Hope you can help. Label reads Dougherty's, Blend of Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskies. Pre-Prohibition, distilled before 1918. Only in the classic stocks of one of America's oldest distillers would you hope to find whiskies of sure rare antiquity. Every drop of these selected ryes was produced no later than spring of 1917 by the most famous Pennsylvania rye distillers. It also has 6 distilleries listed and the distilleries #. Eleven Years Old, 80 proof, Bottled by J.A. Dougherty's Sons, Co., Distillers, Lindfiels, Pa Superior Quality Famous since 1849. The bottle is green and reads Federal Law Forbids Sale or use of this Bottle. Hope you can help, Thanks....Linda
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From: Overland14
Subject:: HISTORIC INFORMATION''
Date: 09/12/2005 7:01:50 PM
I am in the process of restoring the "KILLMER BUILDING" in Binghamton, NY....I will be open on October 7th this year for only one evening during our local First Friday Art Walk. If you can inform me where I can purchase Swamproot, if it is availabel according to your article, I would like to do much more than to just send you a fee for information. How would you like to visit Willis Sharpe or Jonas's office and sit down to a Victorian dinner and toast it with a shot of Swamproot. Then off to a tour of our city in a formal white carriage pulled by a team of the most beautiful Clydesdale’s you have ever seen. The front entrance will be finished with it's double mahogany doors, the ceilings, some of the huge front windows, the elegant marble entrance foyer and many other parts of the building. This is to celebrate the progress of the restoration that will be ongoing for another two years after which we will have an even greater celebration. Read the attached invitation about our concert. Let me know if you are interested in this grand event. You may want to bring some bottles for display or sale if you wish. Sincerely, Frank & Lynn Whitney, owners
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From: Blessedwith07
Subject:: old whiskey bottle
Date: 09/12/2005 7:11:56 PM
I have an old whiskey container that was my great grandfathers. It says made in Wales on the bottom. The bottle itself is an old man and on the mans overalls it says "Paws private stock". If you pull his head off his neck is corkscrew. He has 6 shot glasses that come with him in the shape of barrels and the bottom portion of the container is a music box. Can you tell me anything about this or how much it may be worth? Thank you
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From: Terry Holland To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:: Re: Price on Hadacol Bottle ?
From: Terry Holland Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:11 AM
Subject:: Price on Hadacol Bottle ? What is the price value on a non-opened bottle still in the original box? It is identical to the one you have on the website. Subject:: Re: Price on Hadacol Bottle ?
$25-30 Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: Sandy Sweeney
Subject:: Emerald Green Full Quart Coca Cola Bottle
Date: 09/13/2005 10:13:27 AM
I recently purchase the above coke bottle -- on the top of bottle it reads FULL QUART 32 OZ WESTMINISTER COCA COLA #67840 On bottome it reads WESTMINSTER COCOA COLA BOTTLING CO. WESTMINSTER MD 32B32 Do you know anything about this bottle or its value Thanks Sandy
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From: A.R.
Subject:: foreign bottle embossed with coin and cork top
Date: 09/13/2005 10:30:06 AM
Dear Digger, We have a family fascination with one of the bottles we collected. We would be interested and grateful to find out anything you might know about our bottle. We have tried many sources, but no luck. It is about 9 inches in height and we believe partially hand blown. Slight rectangular body with rounded top leading to a 1.5 in bottle neck. It is clear glass, embossed quite well with leaves, grapes, and fish on the two wider panels and just leaves and grapes on the other 2 sides. The cork seems quite old and is attached to a metal top that resembles a slight curved coin. The top is in great condition and has the following markings and symbols: largest image is a crown with a small cross on it's top. Below that are the words Gustav Adolph and SVERIGES KONUNG. Below that are two "hallmark" type stamps, one that is a tiny picture of a king wearing a crown, the other is actually a dollar sign with one vertical line running through the S shape instead of the american standard two lines. Finally, attached to the metal top cork is a ring obviously for pulling out the cork stopper. It is made of the same metal as the "cork top" and is about a men's size 12 ring size. Searching under Swedish or Scandinavian has been fruitless. Please help if you can. P.S. No bottom markings aside from what appears to be two round pontil marks, one slightly rough, the other smooth. Thanks for the inspiration. Hopefully you might have an answer.
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From: Donald Schwab jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:: old jar
Date: 09/13/2005 11:33:48 AM
I found an old jar 1 gallon screw top embossed with horlicks malted milk racine wis usa slough, bucks, england on it . what would it be worth I can only find 5 1/2" jars online thanks, Swabby, a fellow digger
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From: Melissa Murray
Subject:: Wheaton NJ
Date: 09/13/2005 12:24:11 PM
I have a red 3 1/2" bottle that is raised emboss on the bottom of the galss Wheaton NJ 1892 with the C circled. The bottle also has in raised lettering Safe Kidney Liver Cure on it. I have searched several sites for this bottle but I cannot find anything in Dark Ruby Red. I also looked on your web page for different colors of antique glass but Red was not listed. Could you please help? I purchased a bunch of small glass bottles when I went to purchase them the gentleman wanted the red one. This red bottle was the only one of 7 bottles that had this on it and I told him that I was not interested in selling it I was buying them for a friend. Now her and I are both curious why he wanted it so bad. Thanks for you time and help in this matter, Mrs. M. Murray
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From: RUBY WRIGHT
Subject:: BottleQuestion
Date: 09/13/2005 2:30:08 PM
Hi! I found a bottle that has the phrase on the front in yellow letters, Little Miss Muffet Sat on A Tuffet." There is a cobweb design with a little girl on what looks like a stump in front of the cobweb. She is holding a bowl and spoon. All of the design is in yellow. The bottle is about 6 1/2 inches high. It is clear glass. On the sides of the bottle are raised lines as if you were going to measure liquid in it. The sides are not labeled. The back of the bottle has raised lines also but is numbered 1 thru 8. The bottom of the bottle says Samuel Callet Co. The bottom also says PGH.PA. and it has the number 6 in the middle of the bottom. There is no lid to it. A seam runs from bottom to the beginning of were the cap would stop. There is a second really light seam 1/4 inch beside it that runs bottom to the very top. It is very light. It is a neat bottle I've never seen that type of picture on. Do you have any information on this bottle. What would it have held or how old is it? I am just curious. Thanks for your help. Ruby
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From: Cjverstegen
Subject:: Mr. Boston
Date: 09/13/2005 10:47:36 AM
Hi I have an Old Mr.Boston Illinois State Capitol Decanter #E134.Can you tell me if it is worth anything. Thanks Jo
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From: Mark
Subject:: question about a bottle
Date: 09/13/2005 4:24:35 PM
Hello Digger, I am a construction laborer in mass. I come across a lot of old bottles, most I keep. However I am wondering the worth if any on a: Welch's Junior glass bottle. no chips however there are some glass scratches, the bottle does appear to have a seam and also has the numbers 932 on the bottom side any ideas. I also come across a lot of hood bottles with no seem one pint mostly. thank you for any help mark singleton
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From: Jag5nDime
Subject:: BOTTLES WIRE HANDLE
Date: 09/13/2005 4:29:25 PM
How can rust be removed from wire handle of a milk bottle? ? ? Tx, Beau
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From: Overland14
Subject:: Re: HISTORIC INFORMATION''
Date: 09/13/2005 4:38:48 PM
Thanks, I will run with this an let you know how it all works out. At the end of next year when we have our official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration I will send you an invitation. Hopefully you can make it then and possibly teach us a little about your bottle collection. Thanks again for your response, Frank Whitney
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From: Greg Potts
Subject:: Looking For Big Sun Bottle Info
Date: 09/13/2005 10:49:34 PM
Hi, I've been looking for some information on a bottle I dug up in the desert. It's a 8oz Coca-Cola Big Sun Bottle in very good condition. It's made of clear glass and says "DOUGLAS ARIZ." on the bottom, along with the numbers "23 - 53" and "COCA-COLA BOTT. CO" FOLLOWED BY THE CODE: " 14022-C" or possibly "G". I'm having a very hard time locating any information about this bottle, such as the dates this product was sold by Coca-Cola and what a bottle like this in very good condition might sell for. Any information you can provide would be very helpful. THANKS, GREG POTTS
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From: sgold256
Subject:: Seed's Merit...
Date: 09/13/2005 8:17:05 PM
I've recently acquired a bottle that's outside of my collecting "sphere" because it intrigues me (meaning; I just think it's kinda neat...). It is an 8 oz bottle of "Seed's Merit (tm) Four-way Leather Conditioner". It purports to have been made in 1938 by the F.A. Seeds Company, Lexington, KY. The neat thing is -- the bottle is still completely full, and doesn't appear to have even been opened. The obverse label is in 80-90% complete condition, and the reverse label is basically intact. Digger... I can't find a thing about it anywhere... help? Thanks for any time you can give me, Scott.
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From: DMCCLUSKEY
Subject:: McCormich Commemorative Bottle
Date: 09/14/2005 12:47:40 PM
We have a 1969 McCormick Straight Bourbon Whiskey Bottle - Limited Edition - K.C. Chiefs 1969 - Hand Blown - Created by A. Harshman - Seal unbroken - whiskey inside. Is it of any value? Thanks Jim McCluskey, 2100 Ridgeview Drive , Leavenworth, Ks 66048
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From: Bbbrinson4u
Subject:: Dickel- Tenn
Date: 09/14/2005 9:47:12 AM
Brown bottle w/brown leather handle that looks like purse Handle. Also had a wooden cap. Bottle is bigger at bottom and then narrows and starts tilting to the left. Bottle is 1/4 of a gallon. First bottling was October 1964. On the bottom on the leather has Dickel Tenn. Above on bottle has 27 yrs of stubbornness but we made it. On around bottle souvenir bottle.My mother passed and we found this in her house. Is this something we should keep, or is it worth keeping to pass to my grandkids. Thanks Bonnie
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From: Redhead645
Subject:: coca cola codd bottle
Date: 09/14/2005 2:58:56 PM
Digger, I have a blue-green paper label Coca-Cola Codd bottle that I would like to get some information about. The label reads coca cola Atlanta Georgia. The glass is very thick with a few air bubbles in it . The label is in good shape but has a few blemishes. I have looked all over the place for info with no results. Please contact me with any info you may have (value and rareness) Thanks, Chris
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From: Brenda Rowan bren_bear_022
Subject:: value of our bottle
Date: 09/14/2005 8:55:57 PM
gday we have a torpedo shape bottle hand made and have had trouble valuing it can you shed any light on this for us please . thanks Nathan and Tracey. we can be contacted at nathtrace73
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From: Tietzedet
Subject:: HI
Date: 09/14/2005 6:16:56 PM
I have a milk bottle that is about 6.75 inches in height and clear glass - it has a metal handle. On the front of the bottle is an eagle with 13 stars around it - this is part of the glass. Marked on the bottom 1898 - K - 5. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your consideration. The bottle is in perfect condition.
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From: Saintgeorge1061
Subject:: (no
Subject:)
Date: 09/15/2005 3:01:50 AM
hi I have a green bottle with a lid which is made of lead with cork' the bottle is about 8 inches high . on the sides of the bottle and the lid it reads koko for the hair .any information would be much appreciated many thanks
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From: Lockhart, Loren
Subject:: Lucky Lager Beer Bottle
Date: 09/15/2005 8:17:44 AM
Digger I own a "Lucky Lager" bottle with a complete label, bottle is in excellent shape. I found it when I was tearing down an old garage, the bottle was placed inside the wall. The label states "Brewed on or before October 1947". I imagine it is not of any real value but I figured I would ask as to how popular are old beer bottles. Loren
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From: Bon and/or Jim
Subject:: bottle stopper from 1950s or 1960s?
Date: 09/15/2005 8:47:53 AM
In the late '50s or early 60s I attended the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. There was a boot/display with a man demonstrating and selling soda/pop bottle stoppers, apparently a new design. The stopper looked lige a round tank gun turret. It was hard plastic, hemispherical, and had a nipple/nub near the top. the underside had a rubber washer, and there was a metal U-shaped clamped that would snap onto the top side of the bottle. The idea was to shake the stopped bottle of carbonated beverage, then push down on the top of the device; then the fizzy liquid would squirt out the nipple. I have been trying to locate one or several or these for years, since I misplaced mine, which was grey. There must be boxes of them somewhere in a basement, but my online searches have never uncovered a one. Do you have any idea where I can find these, or even what words to search on the web? Sincerely, Jim Lester
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From: cmiller68
Subject:: m m and r magnus ny usa
Date: 09/15/2005 10:49:25 AM
Eucalyptus oil u.s.p. Redistilled if any one would be interested in buying how much is it worth? Please qlue me in thank you.
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From: reynegso
Subject:: Chivas Royal Salute
Date: 09/15/2005 11:14:26 AM
Hi, My elderly neighbor gave me a bottle of Chivas Royal Salute 21 year old Scotch Whiskey as a present. The bottle is sealed and in its original box and velvet blue bag. The seal has the US Internal Revenue stamp, Series 112, with I-549 on one side and 569812542 on the other. However the bottle is empty. I'm sure this was something that she had in her house and assumed that the bottle was full. Could you tell me anything about this bottle, when was it manufactured, would the scotch just evaporate I'm baffled. Anything you could pass on would be appreciated. Thanks for your help.
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From: Shannon Bristow
Subject:: Medicine Bottle?
Date: 09/15/2005 1:42:12 PM
Digger- We found a 41/2 to 5inch amber glass bottle with 50ml mark and 60ml mark embossed on the bottle towards the top. It has a small opening that has a brown rubber stopper (small). The only other thing embossed on the bottle is on the bottom and that reads 1845, and an outline of a diamond shape. Can you help me figure this out? Any guesses without a picture for now? Thank you, Shannon Bristow
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From: Wmkcarico
Subject:: Bottle Identification
Date: 09/15/2005 9:55:34 AM
Digger, We have found a bottle from our Grandparents and
would like your help identifying it. I have attached pictures to try and make it
easier. It is 2 1/2 inches tall, emerald green in color, the mouth looks as if
it has a screw on cap. It has a 4. embossed in the middle, at the bottom of one
side of the glass and has the following embossed on the underside of the glass.
CS-PA 92148 Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Monica Carico
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From: Ronnie
Subject:: BottleQuestion
Date: 09/15/2005 4:37:15 PM
I have a coke 60z bottle with PQA on bottom of bottle. where was this made?
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From: JeanJeanie
Subject:: Wood Whiskey Bottle
Date: 09/15/2005 8:00:07 PM
I have a wood bottle with cork top, bottom has a circle of cork. Looks like a fifth size. No markings. I've been told early 1900 whiskey bottle? ? ? Any info? Thanks, Jeanie
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From: tootsie meece
Subject:: re swamp root
Date: 09/16/2005 2:32:40 AM
hi I just wanted to know more about my swamp root bottles. I have 12 of them and need to know more to list them properly. after reading the description of yours and comparing with mine, I dont know which way to turn. my bottles dont have any embossing, especially a kidey. they just say dr kilmers swamp root and they have (or have had) screw on tops. if you dont know what im talkng about I can deng thanks m meece
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From: Ronni
Subject:: coke embossing
Date: 09/16/2005 11:01:31 AM
Hello Digger, I have a 6 fl.oz. coke bottle with a 2 PQA O embossed on the bottom of the bottle.Ordinarly thois would be a town and state but I cant find a listing for this one. can u help?
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From: Lastavely
Subject:: cabin shaped bottle
Date: 09/16/2005 9:10:31 AM
I am trying to sell a bottle shaped like a cabin. A book I have says its valued at 3080. do you know any one who would want to buy it? It is an EG whiskey bottle with a period at the end. It has a tapered top and the corners are cut. The original real deal.
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From: Elliot Simmons
Subject:: Coca Cola Bottles
Date: 09/16/2005 2:50:37 PM
Dear Digger, We recently discovered an almost full case of empty 6.5 ounce Coca-Cola bottles buried in the prop room at my theater company, Langhorne Players. (We've been in this building for over 25 years.) One side of the bottle has the script "Coca-Cola" logo in white; the opposite side says "Coke." Some of the bottles have "money back bottle" and "return for deposit" on them others do not. And it seems like all the bottles have various cities embossed on the bottom as in "SALINAS CALIF." I assume it's the town where the Coke was bottled. But there's no consistency as how the trademark was applied to the bottom. Also, some bottles have a numbers embossed just below the logo. The members of the theater company asked me to do some research for them because I collect things. ("Too many, " according to my wife) I went online and checked out several Coca Cola and bottle collecting sites. The result was more confusion. Maybe you can help us find the answers to "The Mystery Coke bottles of Langhorne Players." (It is possible there was a vending machine in the building 25 years ago, but there's nobody left from those days to ask.) Here's a few questions: 1. How did so many different bottles from various bottling cities end up in a single case in Philadelphia, PA? 2. Is there a way to determine how old each bottle is? 3. As far as value, (We're thinking about auctioning them off to make money for the Theater Company) does the city where the Coca-Cola was bottled make a difference? Any information you can give us would be appreciated. Thanks, Elliot Simmons
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From: tootsie meece To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:: Re: re swamp root
Date: 09/16/2005 3:17:35 PM
nothing but some brown syrupy residue stuck to the inside of a couple. no, no labels. they say dr kilmer's down one side and swamp root on the other. 71/4" tall x 2 1/4" wide x 1 1/4" thick.they are made for screw on metal caps but only have 4 of the caps(1 broken) I can send pics if it would help. I sure appreciate it. I want to sell them but how can I list if I don't know what I have or what they're worth. thanks m meece
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From: greg
Subject:: clinton-star bottle
Date: 09/16/2005 3:56:29 PM
Hi Digger..I recently found this clear, 9 1/4" high with a wire bail/ metal stoper bottle..The metal stoper says patend expd Jan 5 92 and the # 3 in the middle of the underside..The bottle is embossed with a circle with the words clinton-star buffalo, n.y. on the inside of circle..under the circle says registered this bottle not to be sold..The bottom has no pontil but has the number 304 in the center..The seam stops at the top and does NOT go up or around the mouthpiece..Could you please tell me age, use , and approx value..Thanks Volo
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From: Lisa Jones
Subject:: Dr. Pepper bottle with product inside
Date: 09/16/2005 4:50:53 PM
Hi, I've been searching and searching and writing all kinds of people to try and find out about my Dr. Pepper bottle. What I can tell you about it is: it's embossed with a clock that has 10-2-4 on one side and Dr. Pepper in like cursive writing with "Good For Life" slanted under dr. pepper. I found it in the middle of my liliac bushes and the real kicker is the cap is still on it with the product inside! Around the bottom on the side of the bottle it reads: LC 7-43 and 61/2 ozs. on the bottom of the bottle is has a 9 with a heart beside it. Would love to hear back from you as it's hard to find the value with the product inside. Thank you for your time, Lisa Jones
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From: Chas chasgi
Subject:: bottle
Date: 09/16/2005 5:03:27 PM
I have a bottle I found while hiking in the woods. The name on the bottle is Emmerling. These letters and numbers are at the bottom of the bottle. O. O. C. 1114 The bottle is brown in color. I was curious as to what this bottle was used for and its age. If you can help with information on this bottle. Thank you Charles E. Gilbert
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From: jeremydavidson1
Subject:: 1934 seagram's pedigree rye whiskey
Date: 09/16/2005 8:24:56 PM
I found your site through a google search and I'm hoping you may be able to help me. My grandfather owned a few bars in Baltimore, Maryland in the '40's. After my father died, I found a few old bottles in the cellar. Most of them were just old and not worth anything much, so we drank them. All but one was still good. The one bottle that everyone seems to be interested in, but no one can tell me anything about is the one I'm writing you about. The bottle I have is a Seagram's Pedigree Straight Rye Whiskey. It was made during prohibition, just not shipped to the states until it had been aged for 8 years. It is in a blown brown glass bottle, shaped like a diary, or a book with a clasp. There is a great amount of detail including work on the front, back and both sides. The bottle still had the U.S. tax stamps over the top and the Maryland tax stamp on the side, both marked 1934. The bottle is still sealed and if the pictures came out ok, the lower level of the whiskey inside is due to evaporation over the years. Also, the bottle remains in the burgundy felt sack, similar to a crown royal sack. Both the bottle, and the sack, have the original labels in perfect condition. The bottle is 1 pint, 8 1/4 inches tall. It has a metal screw cap. The 2 sets of numbers on the U.S. tax stamps are (A8847358) and (36-0366833). The only usable information I have received is that someone in P.R. at Seagram's in New York was not aware of another bottle like it. He asked if we would send him the bottle. We declined. Any information you may have regarding rarity, value, or just relating to the bottle would be greatly appreciated.. A direct response would be greatly appreciated, but if not possible I do understand. Thank you very much. Jeremy Davidson Baltimore, Maryland
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From: A P aimeep2
Subject:: Frostie Old Fashion Root Beer Bottle
Date: 09/16/2005 9:39:45 PM
Hi Digger, Thanks so much for the site, I've learned so much! I would like to know if you could help me find the history and value of a bottle my mother gave me. It is a Frostie Root Beer bottle with a beige painted label. The front label says "Frostie Old Fashion TRADE MARK REG. TASTY CREAM
Y ROOT BEER You'll Love It!". The back label says "A REAL TASTE TREAT. CONTAINS CARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARAM
EL COLOR ADDED. CONTENTS 12 FL OZ. BOTTLED UNDER APPOINTMENT OF THE FROSTIE COMPANY BALTIMORE 28 M.D. BOTTLED BY THE FROSTIE BOTTLING CO. OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA PA." It is 8 inches tall, 2.5 inches wide at the bottom. The lip is a crown, the seam goes over the lip. The base has a smooth center circle, surrounded by concentric circles, surrounded by a raised smooth edge. Embossing on the bottom states "A 5J" on the top, "l." in the center, and "G-1518" on the bottom. Shape is round, color is clear, it is in ok condition with no chips or cracks but the paint is kind stained on front and worn away in places on front and back. Pictures attached. Thank you. Aimee A
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From: Dustin Dwyer
Subject:: Burnett's bottle
Date: 09/17/2005 1:02:19 AM
I found a Burnett's bottle in Minneapolis, MN. (I am a plumber). Anyway, it is almost exactly like the one in your question archives (8/25/2004) except that it has an 'S' to make the word 'Standard', a number 34 on bottom and still has the cork. I can't find anything about the company or it's history other than it is/was in Boston. The ads I've found were all out of the 1860s. Could this bottle be that old? ! Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, -Dustin
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From: Claudett
Subject:: BottleQuestion
Date: 09/17/2005 11:58:58 AM
I have a clear glass bottle 41/2" tall and 11/4"x1/2" wide embossed Salter's Eye Lotion Atlanta, GA. 5 drams net. It has an applied lip. Just wondering if this bottle is collectible as I want to sell it on e-bay? Sincerely, Claudette Smith
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From: Alex Murphy a
Subject:: whisky decanters
Date: 09/17/2005 4:33:48 PM
Digger I have two whisky decanters one depicting a highland lass and the other a highland lad in the traditional dress of the day, I think around 1750--1800. Underneath on the base is inscribed "Grant's figurine"designed and adapted from a scottish R.R. McIan print [ courtesy of Simpson Bell ] Edinburgh June 1970. Unfortunately they are empty Digger is there anything else you may be able to tell me about them ? Thanks Alex Murphy.
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From: MaryAnn Coffman
Subject:: Bitter Bottle
Date: 09/17/2005 5:19:54 PM
Digger, while looking around an old home site I found two bottles , they are alike. The bottle is a very dark amber aprox 8 " in length. The top of the bottle has what is now pink ( it could have been red) type of tape around the opening and a flat cork like on top It has not been opened and there is liquid inside. The Neck to the body is about 3" with %" left for the body of the bottle.The top (opening) has a round shape with a ring about 3/4" down from the top. On the bottom of the bottle it reads: Ancostura Aromatic Bitters 0899 the Number 12 what looks to be a letter D with a symbol in the center of the D. On the Side is the initial L. Now for the question after this lenghty tale. How old is this bottle and where was it produced . I appreciate any help you can give me on this. Thanks MaryAnn Coffman
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From: Rick, Sherry, Richard a
Subject:: Whiskey Bottles
Date: 09/17/2005 5:25:34 PM
Hi, I found four Bonded Beam whiskey bottles in my aunt's basement. There beautifully marked. The bottles have labels that read. This Whiskey is 8 years old, 100 proof, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 4/5 quart, Bottled in Bond under U.S. Gov't Supervision. There are four different colors 1. Emerald Green- KY DRB 230 119 1 68 2. Amber- LIQOUR KY DRB 230 119 10 73 3. Blue- LIQUOR KY DRB 230 119 3 70 4. Purple- KY DRB 230 119 2 67 The numbers after the color are what's on the bottom of each bottle. Could you tell me some history on these and the value of them please. Thanks, Sherry HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!! Sherry, Ricky, Richard & Alex Buffington
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From: Nathan VanSickles
Subject:: tonsiline bottle
Date: 09/17/2005 8:52:38 PM
Hi, I have an old tonsiline glass bottle eith the giraffe on it. it has the original cap that goes to it.. on the bottom it is stamped with a P in a circle also a number 6 on it and 354 at the bottom too. it has no chips or cracks and is in great condition.. I was wondering if you knew how much it was worth-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: bill hinchman
Subject:: PINAUD PERFUME BOTTLE
Date: 09/18/2005 5:06:31 AM
Hi digger, I have a perfume bottle stating on the bottom that it was a pinaud - design patent pending - paris- new york. Has a definate art deco to it. Any info? It looks like a draped silk on the bottle. The lid is beautful with a very floral motif. Thanks for any help. Best regards, caroline bill hinchman bachinch
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From: Bill Anders
Subject:: jar
Date: 09/18/2005 1:05:16 PM
I recently found a jar that is 3 3/4" tall and 3" wide with a mouth that is 1 1/2" wide. It is clear and says Charles Culden - Average Capacity 8 oz- New York. Probably no value, but I am curious about the age and what it might have held. Also it has a screw top. Thank you Bill
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From: Geofrey Billiel
Subject:: Bottle Question
Date: 09/18/2005 1:14:12 PM
Hi Digger, I found this old bottle and would like any information you could give me.Age , Rarity, Use, and Value if any.Its 14" tall.The top lip is curled inward.It has a pontil on the botton.It's in beautiful shape with no cracks or chips.Thanks Geof Billiel
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From: DONALD OWENS owensdonald
Subject:: bottle question for ya!
Date: 09/18/2005 4:40:09 PM
how did they(gary foshee)put a solid wood arrow thru the bottle? ? ? I got the coke bottle & put the holes in it that's asfar as I can go. thanx Have a good day, ME
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From: DONALD OWENS
Subject:: bottle question for ya!
Date: 09/18/2005 4:40:38 PM
how did they(gary foshee)put a solid wood arrow thru the bottle? ? ? I got the coke bottle & put the holes in it that's asfar as I can go. thanx Have a good day, ME
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From: Jim Fallon
Subject:: Hey Digger Help with 2 flask !!
Date: 09/18/2005 4:41:35 PM
Hello Digger , First Thanks for all your Info Posted on your site !! I have learned alot form your Articles . Ok I acquired 2 Flasks First one is a 7" flask that has a eagle on a shield with about 12 rays going around the eagles head , on the other side is furled flag with "For our Country" going from about the middle of the bottle around to the other side to it's middle . When held to the light it has a light purple or amethyst color , And when held away from light , It has this darker color that is not similar to the colors described above .and there are about 6 ribs running vertical on each side , And looks to a sheared Lip . On it's bottom there is a faded and smoothed Pontil Mark , It looks like a Hurricane to best describe it , A Dimple and swirls going around , And there are some lines on the inside that go across the flask , Not any damage . it also has a crude look to it . And the next one is a globular flask that has 26 ribs going to the left that appear to break up , in the light it looks to have a diamond design or a zig-zag design , it has a 2" neck with lines going up the neck then meeting the ribs on the body , it's bottom has a open pontil mark , And kicked up some , And also appears to have a sheared lip . Hope I covered enough for ya . Again Thanks For all your Info Did alot for me and I passed it on to my Buddies !! Thanks Digger for Taking these 2 Beauties and giving me some what of what they might be worth , And there Circa . Thanks Again . JIM
Neither bottle is original the amethyst is probably Clevenger maybe 1930s-50s the other is probably Mexican. Value $30-40 each Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks.com Digger
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From: suedav1
Subject:: j. horton bottle
Date: 09/18/2005 10:25:24 PM
I have found a bottle near the river where I work the bottle is clear and it is about 9 inches tall and on the front it says j. horton and in the middle it has a star. and below the star it has the name windsor. you can tell the bottle is old it has bubbles in the glass and the bottom is thicker on one side than the other. I am trying to find out what it is worth and what the bottle had in it. someone told me that it was a john horton soda water bottle from 1899-1908 is this true.if you could I would be grateful thank you . dave r.
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From: Jverakirst
Subject:: THANK YOU
Date: 09/19/2005 12:31:45 AM
Digger, thank you for your wonderful info on bottles. I have a clay bottle from the georg kreuzberg mineral water. To my understanding it has been in the wagner-kirst famIly since the late 1800's camE with them from germany, to niagara falls, ny. Josephine kirst alpine, ca.
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From: Jeffrey Mcdermott uk
Subject::
Date: 09/19/2005 9:49:09 AM
dear sir I wonder if you can advise me on this bottle of
whiskey full and still sealed it is a full size bottle Omnibus Blended Whiskey,
Philadelphia, PA, 1836. Luvties Brothers Ltd., New York. Driven cork, embossed
lead capsule and label printed with Gold Awards: Paris 1889, Jamaica 1891,
Chicago 1895, Antwerp 1894 and Bordeaux 1885. Hand blown green bottle. Good
label. Level: lower middle of shoulder. I have had an estimate of £400----500
pounds would you advise as to price and some history to email above asap as is
coming up in auction shortly should I withdraw it-----jeff
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From: annagore
Subject:: Do you know?
Date: 09/19/2005 10:11:18 AM
Hi, I have 2 whiskey bottle prototypes. One looks like Colonel Sanders and I believe it is Jim Beam and the other is a St. Bernard dog with no markings. I also have a Van Briggle piece that I cant find info on. It is a low round bowl type flower vase with dragonflies on the outside, the colors are a fairly dull winei and blueish green. The bowl comes with a flower frog that is in the shape of 3 seperate frog figures. Can you help?
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From: Berube, Linda A.
Subject:: flask
Date: 09/19/2005 10:33:07 AM
Hi, could you give me info about a green flask, on one side there appears to be a lady with wrap around her head she is surrounded in a circle of stars. On the other side is an eagle. Any help would be appreciated Thank you Linda A
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From: julia atkin
Subject:: leprechaun collectors vento wine bottle
Date: 09/19/2005 10:45:45 AM
digger, I have a leprechaun vento wine collectors bottle, seal never broken, excellent condition, with booklet still on bottle. could u tell me the approximate value of this bottle. thanks, Julia
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From: Sabrina Elmore
Subject:: Need info on whisky bottle
Date: 09/19/2005 11:27:56 AM
Hi Digger. I am trying to help a friend to get some info on an old bottle he inherited from his step-father about 36 years ago. His step-father was in the Navy. He would like to know history, age, rarity and value if possible. The bottle stands approx 16 6/8 in tall, color clear except the base is an off-white (possibly) plastic. Inside the bottom of the bottle there is a miniature Scottish man enclosed in a glass dome. The Scottish man twirls around as music plays to the tune of "Coming Thru The Rye" The little man has dangling legs, he is about 1 1/2 in tall and is wearing a black & red plaid kilt, green shirt, black shoes and possibly blue (maybe green) hat, he is also has a red band around calf of each leg and it appears that he is holding a stick of some sort in his right hand. The bottle is round, larger at base and narrows as it goes up to the neck. There are 2 labels on the front: on the neck the top label says "100 months old, 4/5 quart", on the label below it, the 1st line says "Produce of Scotland" 2nd line:1857 with an emblem between the 18 and 57, 3rd and 4th lines: Established Gilbey's (to the rightit says: 4/5 Quart), (to the left it says: 86 Proof), the 5th line says: Spey Royal, the 6th line says: Scotch Whisky. Another label on the backside and at the bottom (on the plastic base) says: A Blend/ All 100% Old Scotch Whiskies Distilled in Scotland/ W&A Gilbey Limited. There is also 2 long strands of plastic (one black and one red) that are tied together around the neck of the bottle and hang down. The mold seam goes all the way to top of lip and over. The mouth is round, the lid is of same plastic as base and screwed on. It appears that there was a thin layer of cork between the mouth and lid. The bottle is in fair to good shape and the music box part works. Please help with any info you might have. Thanks! Sabrina and Kenny
Your bottle is very common and worth $5-8 empty. Digger
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From: Nikki Larson
Subject:: Seagrams seven
Date: 09/19/2005 12:46:00 PM
I have an old unopened bottle of Seagram's Seven. I have no idea how old it is. Is there any way to tell?
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From: Marcel Lamoureux
Subject:: info
Date: 09/19/2005 1:08:57 PM
Hello, I own this victorian full gold powder bottle. Do you have any idea what these powder for? Medicinal? Artist or craft product? Truly, Marcel Lamoureux
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From: Lastavely
Subject:: What are these bottles?
Date: 09/19/2005 9:14:50 AM
I have a few bottle questions. Any info would help. I can get pictures soon. 1)One is a miniature ladies leg shape. It is amber with no writing and the glass is very thin. I think this one is worth a good bit. Do you? 2)The next one is about 8 inches by 3 inches wide. It has 8 sides and large embossed letters that read PIN MONEY down the side. The top has a large opening(2.5 inches) and it is clear in color. what was this used for? 3)This one is burstaff unbrella shaped. It is about 3 inches tall with 11 sides. What was it for? 4) Another is a carters inkwell. It is aqua in color and has the date 1897 on the bottom. Is this a more rare type of carters?
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From: RCASTRO1
Subject:: Recently found bottle under my home
Date: 09/19/2005 1:31:24 PM
Hello, I was wondering if you could please tell me some information about a keen bottle I recently found under my home. The bottle is clear with raised letters and reads " Keen drinks satisfy, 10 fluid ounces, Trademark Reg. US patent office". The bottle is in great condition, of course there's no liquid inside. No chips or cracks that I can see. Please let me know what you might know about this bottle at your convenience. If not, perhaps you can re-direct me to someone else of other avenue. Thanks for your time! Sincerely, Robert Castro
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From: Heather
Subject:: marie brizard pitcher
Date: 09/19/2005 5:23:03 PM
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me out. I have a small pitcher, cobalt blue in colour with raised lettering on the sides that says Marie Brizard. I have discovered that Marie Brizard is an alcohol and spirits company but cannot find any info on this little pitcher. It says 'Made in France Sonia Import 33- Merignac' on the bottom. I bought it at a tag sale, solely based on the fact that I enjoyed the look of it. But after a recent move, it has been broken. I need some info so I can give details to the moving company who broke it! Any help would be greatly appreciated. I looked through your website to see if I could find it, but had no luck. I thoroughly enjoyed the site though. It was very informative regarding other glassware that I have. Thanks again.
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From: BRISON ALLMON
Subject:: wahoo bitters
Date: 09/19/2005 11:59:06 PM
digger could you tell me more about this and how much it is worth.
Believe it or not your bottle is fairly common. C.K. Wilson must have sold lots of this brand. Many of the labeled examples I have seen have the Indian on the label and yours appears to be late period circa 1920-30. I'd guess in the present condition it might bring about $20-30. Digger.
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From: RITAJROTHANS
Subject:: union girl's 1-02-2003 Green Wine Bottle
Date: 09/20/2005 5:11:17 AM
Dear Digger: The bottle pictured in union girl's letter looks just like one I have. It was sold by Princess House in the 1980s, at a price of $20.00. It is hand blown and a copy of an Italian wine cooler. I didn't mean to bust anyone's bubble, but it sure looks like the one I have. From Arizona Rita
Some of these wine decanters, like the one above are new. Others seem to be somewhat older. Many are covered in leather. All seem to have been made out of this country and imported at one time or another. New ones sell for only about $10-15. Digger.
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From: Russell J Morgan .uk
Subject:: Bottle Question
Date: 09/20/2005 10:44:30 AM
Hi Digger. I own an English Boots the Chemist glass medicine bottle and was wondering if you could tell me its likely age and value if any. It is a clear greeny blue colour and has 'Boots cash chemists' on the front, it is approx 6 inches tall, is rectangular in shape with a neck of approx 1inch length and has the number 109 on the bottom under a half moon shape. Thanks
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From: Cclarabear
Subject:: hello
Date: 09/20/2005 8:06:37 AM
hello I live in cincinnati I found a bottle in my grandmas house it says the bellevue brewing co its a clear bottle with the star of david on it can u tell me about the date or when the bellvue brewery was in buisness thank u ron
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From: Tracy Kundert
Subject:: question about a bottle
Date: 09/20/2005 1:29:01 PM
Hello, I am searching for information on a bottle I have. I saw someone else mention the same bottle on your website but I see only questions and no answers...I have a blue glass bottle about 9 inches high with a plastic plug that says "Lestoil Products Inc Holyoke Mass" and on the side is a relief of a woman with a headband and on the other side is an eagle. The only other marking is on the bottom, the number 8. Do you know anything about this item? Thank you
They made three or four different molds in the 1960s, reproductions of American Flasks. They sell for under $10 these days. Digger.
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From: James Catchings
Subject:: 5 Gal Embalming Fluid Crock Jug
Date: 09/20/2005 2:39:16 PM
Dear Digger, I got this crock or jug at a junk sale and was wondering if it had a Civil War history. I'm from Memphis and we had several skirmishes around here. Also is this a common jug since I haven't been able to find out much about it. Thanks in advance. Best Regards, James Size = 19 1/2" H X 10 1/2" W at the base. Markings = 5 Aragon Distilled By Durfree Embalming Fluid Co. Grand Rapids Mich. Photo's attached.... James Catchings
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From: van-m
Subject:: thru liniment
Date: 09/20/2005 5:54:25 PM
As a child in Toronto 45 years ago I had terrible leg cramps and would wake up screaming. My mother used thru liniment and presto the pain was gone in minutes. Question can you find any mention of this liniment...I contacted Bucklys and the owner can't remember it even though the product was placed along side it in the pharmacies. thanks Bruce
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From: john
Subject:: apollinaris bottle
Date: 09/20/2005 3:40:55 PM
Hi digger, I've been all over the internet and can't seem to find out anything on this particular bottle. I have seen lots of the bottles without the flower sculpture on them. Can you offer any information on this? Thanks, John Syracuse, New York
My guess is you have a piece of folk art. It was not uncommon in the 1920-1940s for people to use older objects and apply decorations to them. I cannot be sure when the decorations were applied, but I do not think they were part of the original bottle, which would have been turned on a wheel. In my mind it makes the piece even more valuable with the added decoration. I'd guess in the neighborhood of $60-70 digger
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From: Dayle/Lee
Subject:: bottles.
Date: 09/20/2005 7:18:15 PM
I found a small bottle. long neck. purple in colour. eagles claw forms the neck of the bottle. The claws surround the base which is a ball shape. On it is written ball and claw bitters. it is about a 1 oz bottle. The seam goes to the top of the bottle. It has a cork stopper in it. What might be the age of this bottle? Does it have value? Dawn
These bottles were made in at least three different molds and in four or five colors including purple, amber, turquoise, red, blue and green. Some have a tapered lip and others a square collar. There are even miniature variants. The bottle was inspired by older bottles containing crème de menthe. There never was a "Ball and Claw Bitters". these Ball and Claw bottles were made in the 1960-1970s. They sell for very little if they sell. $5-8 max. Digger.
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From: Ken Wilson
Subject:: bottle info
Date: 09/20/2005 9:27:50 PM
Can you tell me anything about a green glass bottle marked "J.T. Milne & Son" or a brown glass bottle marked "The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company"? Any info would be appreciated. Thank you, Ken Wilson
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From: Roadytucker
Subject:: Need help on identifying a bottle
Date: 09/20/2005 5:34:09 PM
Digger, My husband found a bottle in our back yard and we need help identifying it. The bottle is about 9 1/16 inches in height. The lip of the opening is about 11/16 inch in width. The shape of the mouth is round. The end of the mouth has no threads. The shape of the bottle is round and it is clear. On the sides of the bottle has picture of grapes (32 of them) on a vine. This is on both sides of the bottle. Below the grapes are three bands. On the base of the bottle we think there is a date of 1818. That is what numbers appear to be on the bottom. In the middle of the base is a letter B in a circle. Then vertically below the letter B with a circle around it is a number 5. The bottom of the base is not smooth, it is rough. Please help us on identyfing the bottle, its use and tell us if it is worth anything. Thank you so much.
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From: peddy morrison
Subject:: Bottles
Date: 09/20/2005 10:16:59 PM
I would like to know about how these bottles are worth, and or how old they are. That is a wax seal on the top. The print says 5 years old. Please respond a.s.a.p. Thank you Jake
These jugs are quite common because they were made over many years. The jugs are made by the McCormick Company. Based on the trademark information below, I do not believe they were making the crockery jugs prior to 1955. Most seem to have come from the 1960-1970s. The jugs come in a variety of sizes: pints, 1/2 pints and 750 mL. they appear to be dated on the base. Early ones (prior to 1964) will have the words "Federal Law Prohibits the reuse or resale of this container" under the glaze. None of them seem to sell for much, usually under $10.
PLATTE VALLEY -WHISKEY. FIRST USE: 1933. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 1933 - TYPED DRAWING Design -Filing Date April 28, 1954 - Registration Date March 8, 1955 Owner (REGISTRANT) MCCORMICK DISTILLING COMPANY CORPORATION MISSOURI 1 MCCORMICK LANE WESTON MISSOURI 64098 Renewal 3RD RENEWAL 20050201
Digger
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From: *april whittaker* To: Digger Odell JAOK20@BOTTLEBOOKS.COM
Subject:: Old 4 Leaf Clover Brown Glass Bottle
Date: 09/20/2005 11:37:22 PM
Content-Id: Content-Disposition: inline Dear Digger, I was recently searching the Internet to find some information about an old bottle I found on my brother in law's land. I searched your website and many others, but still have found nothing about the type of bottle I found. The bottle was almost completely buried in mud and was filled with mud as well. It took a minute to pry out of the earth, but I was pleasantly surprised to find it completely intact and with no signs of cracking, breakage and with relatively few signs of imperfection. My brother in law owns several acres of undeveloped land in Georgia; that land has been in his family for almost thirty years now. As far as I know, the bottle had been buried down by the pond for at least that amount of time. I will try my best to describe the bottle and will attach a few pictures. The bottle is a dark brown, amber color; it stands at approximately 9" tall and 3.5" wide. For some reason I thought maybe it could be an old beer bottle. There are two seams that go up each side to the top of the bottle. There are what I think are four leaf clovers (or possibly crosses) ringed around the top and the bottom of the bottle. There are two rings of clover on top; the first ring of clover is smaller and the clovers just under the smaller ring are about double the size of the top clovers. The ring of clovers on the bottom of the bottle are the same size clovers as the second top ring. There are also four rings of small dots on the bottle; two together just under the clover rings on top and two just over the clover ring on the bottom of the bottle. Whew, that was a mouthfull. =P The bottom of the bottle has the number 4, and under that number is what looks like two brackets. The brackets are approximately .25" to .5" tall. Under the brackets, the letters and numbers: L 63K appear. There is a little bit of a pattern that somewhat resembles what I think looks like burlap or tweed material on the bottom of the bottle as well. It's just an impression that was made into the glass by something and that impression resembles a piece of burlap. There is also a complete ring on the bottom, and the side seams start right at this circle and go up the sides of the bottle. That's all I can think of. I was hoping maybe you could help me find out anything about the history of this bottle. Have you ever come across a similar looking bottle? I figured if anyone in the world would know about what i'm talking about, it would be you. I'll cross my fingers. =) Thank you so much for any help and most of all for your time; have a nice day. Sincerely, April Whittaker
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From: Niki Collis To: JAOK20@BOTTLEBOOKS.COM
Subject:: Bottle Question
Date: 09/21/2005 8:03:10 AM
Hello! I've been trying to find information on a whiskey decanter I picked up at a garage sale. It's green glass, round wooded stopper, and covered in leather and crests with French words. When you look inside the bottle, straight down there is a small mirror in the center. There are no other markings on this. Have you ever heard of anything like this? I have done so many searches and am unable to come up with any information. I could go to an appraiser I suppose but I really don't want to fork over any money if this is only worth the buck I paid for it. Thank you for your time and I anxiously await your response. Good day to you. -- ~*NIKI*~
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From: monni017
Subject:: bottle found in sunken pirate ship
Date: 09/21/2005 7:10:24 AM
I need to know the value of this bottle: its about 10" tall made out of some type of clay, it has a small opening with a small round handle on the side according to the person that found this bottle it is from the year 1600, because other treasures have been found at this location. Please reply. Thank you, Cary
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From: Mark Engelhardt
Subject:: garnier liqueur
Date: 09/21/2005 12:23:18 PM
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