September 2003 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2003
From: Keith
To: Digger Subject: Question: Manitou Bitters Date: 30-09-2003 Hi, I just found a Manitou Bitters last weekend w/Indian head embossed on front. I just ordered your book on Indian bottles. I was wondering how rare is this bottle and where is it from. I saw it on the advertisement in the bottle magazine for the Indian bottle book. I also heard you were a big collector of Indian bottles a while back. Thanks, Keith Very Rare with about 5 whole specimens known Value at least $1000 in good condition. Digger -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Price To: Digger Digger Subject: Readers can help. Date: 01-09-2003 Digger, Below is an excerpt from one of your MANY help pages thank you so much for these. The only problem is when "maybe one of our readers can help out" appears, there is no way to find out if one did. Absolutly not complaining. Just looking for a way to get readers answers too. Thanks Digger, Price EXAMPLE- Hi, I have 2 Codd bottles which I picked up from the former Portuguese colony of Goa in India. I didn't have an interest in bottles before but there is that sense of 'treasure hunt'! Codd One The embossed lettering states "Codd's Patent Bottle" "Extra Strong Glass" "Darwin" - Darwin is within a heart and three embossed stars at the bottom of the bottle. Codd Two The embossed lettering states "Codd's Patent Bottle" "Extra Strong Glass" "V&F" - V&F is within a heart and "Made in Germany" at the bottom of the bottle. Thanks for any help provided! Tony I have no resources to help with these bottles maybe one of our overseas readers can help out. Digger -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: circa1948 c To: Digger Subject: witch bottle Date: 01-09-2003 I was reading this page http://www.bottlebooks/may.htm and noticed the paragraph on the LUSCOMBS WITCH SMELLING SALTS bottle. I was wondering if you can put me in contact with the writer? (or him with me?). This address will be fine if you have his still can you pass it along? I'd like to see if he wants to sell it. also, do you know of any one who collects and sells stoppers? I have (paid 40.00 for) this witch bottle but no stopper :-( Thanks, Sonja Worden -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Krystal Kirkman To: Digger Subject: bottle Date: 01-09-2003 Hi Digger, My dog dug up this little 2 inch bottle with a orange cork inside of it. On the bottom of it it has Pyrex 155. It looks to be a medicine vial (like what insulin or something might have come in). I know you can't determine much without a picture but I was wondering if you knew something about it from the brand and number on the bottom. Thanks, Krystal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Dick To: Digger Subject: I have this bottle also. Date: 01-09-2003 Hi, Can you tell me anything about the worth of keeping this bottle? Someone else has it and I'll just insert their query instead of typing up a new one. Thanks. Sunday, December 08, 2002 10:33 PM Subject: bottle question Hi Digger, I have a Bourbon Supreme bottle. On the bottle reads Williamsburg capital of Virginia 1699 - 1780. On the bottom of the bottle reads, American Traditional series, American Distilling Co. , Genuine porcelain J. Young 1969 Made in USA by Heirlooms of tomorrow. Can you please help me value this bottle. Thank You for your time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: IMJACIII To: Digger Subject: Haig & Haig Whiskey Decanters Date: 01-09-2003 To Whom It May Concern: I inherited two Haig & Haig whiskey decanters from my great grandfather who was born in Nottingham, England. Each bottle is twelve inches in height which includes the cork decanter cap. The top of one cap has a silver mountain goat and the other has a donkey. The decanters themselves remind me of a square hour glass. I believe my Mom said they were called "pinch bottles". Each bottle, at the bottom of each side, has the words Haig & Haig Whiskey etched in the glass. I would like to learn more about the age of these decanters, where they were manufactured and whether they have any value. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. John -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Price To: Digger Digger Subject: Re: Ebay Date: 01-09-2003 Wow thanks for your quick reply! Looking through your catalog now. Will order one in a couple days. Thanks, Price --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: David & Tammy
To: Digger
Subject: info on whiskey bottle needed
Date: 02-09-2003
Don't know if seam goes over lip because lip is gone. Back
shows place for label on ship on each side and short raised lines supposed to
resemble ocean I guess. Some haze but not bad. Have a younger bottle with almost
same scene but captain is facing sideways. and has Federal Law--Has to be the
same company just different eras .attached is 2 photos. Thank you Tammy
Here's a
link to the original patent. Probably a Paul
Jones Whiskey. Yours looks to be about 1927 era without the "Federal Law"
statement. Digger
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From: maryann
To: Digger
Subject: borghini bottle
Date: 02-09-2003
acquired a (borghini ) cruise ship decanter of ceramic or
porcelain named michaelangelo - 1970 or 1973 with wine in it. looks like it was
never opened - any info - worth, etc.? thanks mary ann
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From: Michael..co
To: Digger
Subject: 3 in 1 bottle
Date: 02-09-2003
WE HAVE A ODD SHAPED BOTTLE , IT'S ACTUALY 3 BOTTLES IN ONE
STAND, CAN'T FIND ANY INFO CAN YOU HELP.IT WAS SOLD BY JULIUS WILE SONS &CO,
INC. OUT OF NEW YORK.MADE AND BOTTLED BY GARNIER LIQUEURS OUT OF ENGHIE-PARIS
FRANCE.BOTTLES ARE STILL SEALED AND FULL. THE CONTENTS ARE CREME DE MENTHE,
ABRICOTINE AND CHERRY LIQUEUR.THE INFO I AM LOOKING FOR IS VALUE AND ANYTHING
ELSE.WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL. THANK YOU MICHAEL SHOYER
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From: Donna Sisson
To: Digger
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 01-01-1997 Hi, I was cleaning out my barn this past
weekend and I found an old Dr.Pepper bottle it is really old but has no date on
it. The description is, clear and the numbers on it are 2 10 11 and the letters
are raised up. I am wondering what this bottle is worth and how old it is. Think
You, Christina Freeman
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From: VINNIEPUG
To: Digger
Subject: Vintage 1961 Chianti Calamassi Value
Date: 02-09-2003
Greetings. I know you are very busy answering questions
about bottles and I really appreciate your site and your knowledge. I was
wondering if you could possibly give a rough value to a bottle I have acquired
but cannot find any info on. I have a Chianti bottle with the vintage stamp of
1961 on it. The bottle itself is made as a cannon and is seated on a wooden
stand with no wheels made on it. The bottle itself and the stand are wrapped in
leather. It is from Italy and sold here in Knoxville, Tn. It has a knight's
helmet on the bottle and the stopper looks like a Viking's head. It is almost
completely full of wine and in great condition. Various searches came up with
not the first fact. Thank you very much. Michael
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From: HillbillyInk69
To: Digger
Subject: old bottles
Date: 02-09-2003
hello digger you might be my life saver i found 3 brown
gallon Clorox jugs and 3 half gallon brown Clorox jugs, they have the Clorox
emblem on them, they are not damaged, the only thing i can tell you about the
neck is that it tapers off into a small mouth (pouring spout), the little ones
have a bigger mouth but no other markings, i just wanted to know if they have
any value. thanks for your time you the man a very confused person (me)
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From: nonna284
To: Digger
Subject: Hi
Date: 03-09-2003
I have a dark blue bottle, BOLS Parfait Amour liqueur,
bottom is marked Erven Lucas Bols Distilling Co. Louisville Ky. Produced &
bottled in the USA under personal supervision of the Amsterdam Directors. Has a
red cap. Seal is broken. Have had it for many many years. What can I do with it?
Edna Frigo nonna284
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From: Dave Jones
To: Digger
Subject: Liquor Bottle Taipei Rebulic of China
Date: 03-09-2003
Hello. I have come across this little jug and wonder if it
is worth anything. I am going to send you the picture I have of it because that
should help some. It stands 7 inches tall and at it's widest it is 5 inches.
What the bottle says on it is as follows: Liquor Bottle - Taiwan Tobacco & Wine
Monopoly Bureau Taipei Rebublic of China, on the base it also says Taiwan China
and then some chinese writing. Hope you can help me figure this out. Thanks.
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From: Allen GrapeNo4
To: Digger
Subject: White Horse Distillers
Date: 03-09-2003
Hi Im looking for some info on a Old Whiskey bottle I just
received from my mom. it has been in the family for a long time. At the top of
the bottle is says. " Federal Law Forbids Sale or Reuse of this Bottle ". In the
middle of the bottle is an embossed horse painted White about 4 inches tall. At
the bottom of the bottle it says. " Exporters White Horse Distillers LTD.
Glasgow Scotland ". On the bottom of the bottle are the letters and numbers. "
P.G.C. 45 " On the other side of the bottle at the top just below the neck is an
embosed horse about 1 inch tall. Any help finding some info on this bottle would
be great. Thanks Allen Stallbaumer GrapeNo14
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From: L.S. southerngal19
To: Digger
Subject: Bottles
Date: 03-09-2003
Digger, I have been digging old dumps for about a year now.
I think they are from the 40's to 50's, possibly some from the 30's. I am
sending a picture of two bottle that I dug up in the same area. I was looking at
your web site and was reading about White House Vinegar bottles. I was wondering
if the one in the pic with the two handles might be one of them. It stands 9 ¼"
tall. All it has on the bottom is a symbol with a 1 in it, a 6 above it and on
each side of the symbol is what looks like an 8 or maybe a backwards S. Most of
the bottle is a crackle glass design with some design embossed on the bottom of
the front and back. Do you know what this bottle is and what it might be worth?
The other bottle in the picture is probably not worth anything but I was just
wondering if you might know what it is. It stands 8" tall and is the crackle
glass design all over. It has nothing on the bottom. Thank you in advance so
much for your time. Linda
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From: Bryce Barker
To: Digger
Subject: Enquire from Australian
Date: 04-09-2003
Hi Digger i have a Glass stopper with Lea and Perrins
embossed on the top of it. It is of green glass. Although i know it is from an
L&P sauce bottle - i was wondering if you might know the dates this type of
bottle was made? Bryce Barker
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From: Linda M. Perry
To: Digger Digger
Subject: Re: pottery flask
Date: 04-09-2003
Thanks. I'll send in the historical information form and
$10.
From: "Linda M. Perry" lperry4atlantic
To: Digger Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003
6:20 PM
Subject: pottery flask I'm attaching two views of a flask
that after much research I cannot identify as to origin, date or value. (If you
cannot open the attached files, you can see the flasks at http://lperry.members.atlantic/flask.htm)I
bought it in a consignment antique mall in St. Augustine, Florida, about five
years ago. The owner knew nothing about it except the vendor said he found it in
the Boston area. I just like its heart-shaped design and crude markings. The
front view shows a design imbedded on the neck. The side view reveals a crude
face with open mouth on each side. The eyes (which are not parallel on either
face) are holes, causing me to speculate that it may have been a saddle flask. I
have inserted a small object (paper clip) to only a depth of about a half-inch,
so I can't prove the eyes once held attachments of some kind. A close
examination with a magnifying glass reveals remnants of black glaze. The color
of the flask is primarily rusty, reddish brown and green. It stands at just
under 9 inches tall. Its width is about 7 inches from the front and about 3-1/2
inches from the side. It was apparently buried. Dirt still encrusts the opening
and can be seen (hardened) inside. The lip is about 1-7/8 inches in diameter.
The opening narrows from 1-1/8 inch at the lip to about a half-inch in the neck.
What do you think? Thank you for your help, Linda Perry Gainesville, Florida
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From: ELIZABETH EHLIN
To: Digger Digger
Subject: Re: 1971 decanter
Date: 04-09-2003
tHIS WAS BACK IN maRCH!
From: ELIZABETH EHLIN
To: Digger Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003
1:12 AM
Subject: 1971 decanter Hi, I have this 1971 gold plated
eagle decanter by ezra brooks, it is heritage china with the number sn-10. The
base is royal blue with: EAGLE THRIFTY SHOPPING WORLD RENO NEVADA, AND THE EAGLE
IS GOLD, can you tell me anything about it, or what it's worth to a collector?
Thank You Liz
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From: JoyLand
To: Digger
Subject: HINDS HONEY and creAM BOTTLE
Date: 04-09-2003
I have a Hind's Honey and Almond cream bottle from
Portland, Maine, USA. Screw top. What is it worth?
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From: John Ott
To: Digger
Subject: Digger Odell's
Date: 04-09-2003
2 items. 1. When I was a kid I stayed at a resort called
Digger O'Dells at Bull Shoals. In fact, I remember a film being played in a
screened pavillion showing how Welch's Grape Juice or jelly was bottled. Do you
have any connection to this resort? Is it still there? 2. I just found a 1927
Pepsi bottle from a Columbia, MO bottler in mint condition. Is it worth
anything?
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From: ray jones
To: Digger Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003
9:44 AM
Subject: Schweppes Can you tell me the approx. age, value
and use of a Glass Schweppes bottle that has a rounded base and holds 150 ml. of
liquid please?Ray.Jones
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From: JMORGANCON
To: Digger
Subject: old bottle
Date: 05-09-2003
i have an old bottle that has the mothers friend on the
front of it and on one side it says Bradfield reg'l. co. the other side Atlanta
Ga. I was wondering how old it is
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From: Michael Welch
To: Digger
Subject: Millville Bottle Works
Date: 05-09-2003
Help I looked on the internet, and found these types of
bottles, but with different marks on the bottom. I looked and saw you had some
questions on the Millville bottle works bottles, but could not find the answer.
I have two bottles, porcelain top with wire clamp (one green one brown) Each
have Millville Bottle Works 1888 embossed on them. The bottom has a m or w in a
circle embossed. How do I know what year it was made and if it is a
reproduction? What were these bottle made for? A Troll walks afield and finds
waiting for him treasures of knowledge and the wealth of love from his wife.
Sometimes a Troll is just lucky.
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From: Bob Diegelman
To: Digger
Subject: fish bottle
Date: 06-09-2003
I am so happy to have found you. After many hours and
google searches I somehow found a picture of the fish bottle I recently broke.
It was my Mom's
-- she died in May and here I have gone and broken the fish
who sat on her mantle for years. For some reason, the family called him "Jones".
He cannot be repaired. I believe he could have contained wine. The picture in
the book is of a green version and written next to it is something about it
being european from the 1960s or 70s.He is not upright, as some of the others on
the internet. He lays down on two sets of fins/feet. Is there any way to locate
another Jones in blue crackle glass? Please let me know. Mary
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From: Jfrnk
To: Digger
Subject: old bottle
Date: 06-09-2003
We recently acquired two old bottles at an auction. We
haven't been collecting bottles, but they were included with a box of items. The
one bottle, which I have been able to find information on the internet is the
one with "Great Radium Spring Water Co. Inc. Pittsfield MASS". But the other
bottle is the one we are curious about. It is a brown bottle, about 9" tall,
with "DAZLE" 32 OZ embossed letters near the top, it is ABM, it has a smooth
round base with the embossing "L-351-A"near the edge and "5" on left edge, an
"H" over an anchor in the middle(Anchor Hocking?) and a "10" on the right edge.
The top doesn't look like any on the guide on the internet. The best way I can
describe it is that the bottle tapers down to a raised ring and then it tapers
out for about one half inch to another ring. It has a cork stopper top. It has a
shiny silvery residue inside the bottle. Any information you could provide about
this bottle would be appreciated. Thanks.
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From: Trippwoolf
To: Digger
Subject: Dr Thacher medicine bottle
Date: 07-09-2003
I am a construction worker in Chattanooga, and my company
tears down a lot of old homes to make way for neighborhood rejuvenation. In the
process, we unearth a few interesting old bottles which I promptly snatch up. My
current favorite is a bottle from Dr HS Thacher medicine company I unearthed
clearing out a burnout. My question is : What can you tell me about the company
which made it, or whose name it bears , and are they fairly common? I know it is
post-1900 due to the seam which runs through the lip, but that is all the
information I can glean from bottle identification websites until I get a
digital camera. If it would help to send you an actual photo, I would be more
than happy to do that. Also, does washing the bottle detract from the value of
the bottle? Any help you could give me would be most appreciated. Thank you
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From: Cecil & Kristi
To: Digger
Subject: Creomulsion Bottle Found
Date: 07-09-2003
I found a bottle similar to this one from your web page.
The only difference is it has a number 6. Do you know how much this bottle is
worth. It is in perfect shape. Embossed creomulsion bottle Digger, I have a 9
inch clear creomulsion bottle. The creomulsion is embossed in a curve on the
top, and for coughs due to colds on the bottom. It was not a screw cap. The top
is very flat. The bottom has a N in a small square and the other side is the nu
mber 7. Cecil D. McQuoid
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From: Pepefraser
To: Digger
Subject: Hello
Date: 07-09-2003
I found a bottle with SB on and on the bottom it has
SCHILLING & CO 16 oz on it. What is it?
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From: David K Rakes
To: Digger
Subject: Question for Digger
Date: 07-09-2003
Dear Digger, I have a soda or mineral water bottle that
dates around 1860. The bottle is embossed STOLEN / FROM / M. C. BENNETT. It is
about 7 inches tall with a blob top blown in the mold. The bottle has a smooth
base, no pontil marks, shape round, aqua, no damage. I am looking to know the
value and history of this bottle. I am told it is rare since there seems to be
no listings for M. C. Bennett. I was told it could be from PA GA or VA and the
bottle did come from a Richmond dealer. There was a Joseph S. Bennett, DE
druggist, who was in business during the 1850's. So far my research has found a
M C. Bennett in Forsyth Co GA. This MC was Merril C Bennett born 1812, a farmer
from SC. Can you help me? Cheers, David Rakes in GA
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From: bernie4minesurfer
To: Digger
Subject: Bottle that I found
Date: 07-09-2003
I was wondering if you can tell me anything about this
bottle and maybe what its worth ?? thank you
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From: bernie4minesurfer
To: Digger
Subject: Fw: Pictures for you
Date: 07-09-2003
I was wondering if you can tell me anything about this
bottle , and how much its worth . .thank you
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From: bernie4minesurfer
To: bernie4minesurfer Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003
5:13 PM
Subject: Pictures for you
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From: Henry Bowden
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 07-09-2003
Dear Sir; I am from Turtle Creek Pa and have a bottle that
is marked Turtle Creek Mineral Water co. it also has a turtle emblem molded into
the bottom. It has a seam in both sides and a heavy bottom and the glass on the
inside of the bottle at the bottom is heavier on one side then the other . It
also has a rounded out top , the kind that is found on hand made bottles in the
1800"s . I beliver that it could possible date back to the 1800's. Have you ever
heard of such a company ?( Turtle Creek Mineral Water Company) It may have been
made in the town of Turtle Creek Pa, but we have no record of it. Any help that
you can offer will be appreciated thank you henry
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From: dennis.
To: Digger
Subject: old liq decanters
Date: 08-09-2003
we have two old liq decanters of cars 1 is jim beam burban
1929 tag on the car .the other is a oldsmoble limited aesthetic classics of
vodka bottle by ase.could you possably give me some in formation on them maybe a
ballpark value amount? thank you joan
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From: royblizzard
To: Digger
Subject: Nu-Icu bottle
Date: 08-09-2003
Dear Sir, I have a bottle I dug up years ago in an old
circa 20's dump here in Austin, Texas. It says Nu-Icu and is bursting out of a
star with the words Flavor that you can't forget- underneath Nu-Icu. It has a
bottle pat. date of Mar.9, 1920. On the lower portion around the bottom it has
Root, 29, and 94K. It is one half pint. I have searched all over the web and am
stumped. Can you help me out on this one? thank you. Roy Blizzard 4ev1
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From: Darcy & Yvette Boylan
To: Digger
Subject: Coca Cola Syrup Jug
Date: 08-09-2003
I recently purchased this paper label Canadian Coca Cola
syrup jug and estimate it to be from the 30's. Am I correct? And could you fill
me in on it's rarity and price range? Thanks Diiger! Darcy
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Dan Wilson To: DIGGER Subject: Soda Bottle?? Date: 08-09-2003 Hello My name is Dan Wilson, I'm new to collecting bottles, or anything.Recently I found an old soda bottle it's app. 8" tall, clear.It says AMERICAN SODA BOTTLE PORTLAND ORE. In the space inbetween it has a flying eagle with two arrows in it's talon's.I have searched everywhere I can think of and some places besides, and can't find anything about it.Any information would be greatly appreciated. (Sorry for no photo, in process of trying to purchase a camera and scanner, with very little money) Thank you again!!!! Dan Wilson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Victoria Barry To: Digger Subject: Value of a bottle Date: 08-09-2003 Dear Digger, Recently a friend gave us a 12 and a half ounce bottle and the markings on it say "Registered, Not To be Resold 12 1/2 Edward Haas Union Course". It is aqua in color. Our friend didn't know anything about the bottle's original contents or its current value. Please advise us if you have answers to these questions. Sincerely yours, LGB, Newfoundland, Canada -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Blas Costagli To: Digger Subject: Greetings. .A question about a bottle Date: 08-09-2003 Hello, My name is Blas Costagli, and I live outside Chicago, Illinois. It has come to my attention that my Grandfather owned a soda company in Chicago called. "United States Soft Drink Works" I have a photo of the front of the building. I was told that, during the depression, it was closed down, later turned into a cab station, and eventually burned down. I have been looking for a bottle to give my Mother, or even a photo of a bottle. I thought I would take a chance and see if you can help me. Thanks for your time. Blas Costagli -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Knotcher To: Digger Subject: coca-cola bottle Date: 08-09-2003 I have and old coke bottle with the work "root" on the bottom. Embossed on the bottle is Coca-Cola bottleing Co. Charleston, SC trademark registered. Can you tell me what it might be worth? Thank You, Pete -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Courtney To: Digger Subject: Permission to Reuse Date: 09-09-2003 Good afternoon, As an aspiring writer on the collecting of Applied Color Label soda bottles and the effects, I came across your outstanding website while doing some research. The process of gathering information has not been as "at mouse click"s length as I thought. I am in the tragic beginning phases and as a 25yr old female I get more gawky, "sure you aren't taking any cures?" looks than help. I believe it was on your bottlebooks that I found a listing "Digger Odell Publications c 2002" showing "Soda Manufacturing in 1937". On this site is a chart "1937 Production of Bottled Carbonated Beverages by Quantity and Value By State" which I found amazing! Which brings me to this e-mail. I was wondering if you could recall the source of information or if in fact the chart could be "disassembled". I am wanting to use only the states with numbers reflecting less than 10s of 1, 000s in production and am weary not knowing the accuracy/source and hate "re-writing" others work without discussion. I know you are bombarded with daily e-mails. I'd love to "probe your brain" for information as a fellow collector enthusiasts, but will leave you with just the one question above for now! Thank you in advance for taking the time to respond -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: epvaneman To: Digger Subject: wheaton bottle Helen Keller Date: 09-09-2003 Hi, My father bought a Helen Keller bottle at a yard sale.It came in a commemorative decanter box and it has wheaton , nuline on the side.It has her birthdate and deceased date which says 1880 to 1868.This seems to be wrong since she died in 1968.Have you ever heard of any of these bottles in this series being mis dated.The great american series.He also purchased a Robert Kennedy that we believe is from the same series.Any info would be appreciated. Thanks , Marla & Tom --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Joye
To: Digger
Subject: AA Bottle
Date: 09-09-2003
a. Front, top says "Federal Law Forbids Sale or Re-Use of
This Bottle" Then, it has some swirly calligraphy around 2 A's. Back has
embossed ring or wreath by neck. b. 7" tall (pint bottle) c. Looks like it had a
cork with a cage d. Base of bottle has embossing "D-9 68 F [in a hexagon] 41
M.899A" e. rectangular? a. amber b. good condition c. I would like to know the
age, rarity, value & history if possible. Thank you! Joye L. Henrie
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From: brian
To: Digger
Subject: I no my bottles are worth something BIG!!!
Date: 10-09-2003
I'm just don't no what CORN FOR THE WORLD FLASK I can send
you a pic if you want. I have more bottles but can't write any more my daughter
needs to go to bed I'll write more tomorrow cause it is late. thank you jamy
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From: brian brians4cybersol
To: Digger
Subject: I no my bottles are worth something BIG!!!
Date: 10-09-2003
I'm just dont no what CORN FOR THE WORLD FLASK I can send
you a pic if you want. I have more bottles but can't write any more my daughter
needs to go to bed I'll write more tommorow cause it is late. thank you jamy
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From: Tom
To: Digger
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 09-09-2003
I have a quantity of pre-1952 Mason, Ball, and Kerr jars.
Do you have any idea how I can reckon what they're worth? Can't find a
collector's pricing guide book. Thanks, Tom.
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From: claudia
To: Digger
Subject: a bottle
Date: 10-09-2003
hi my name is claudia i have a bottle that i would like to
know just a little bit about it in the front is says OLD FITZGERALD . in the
back theres a label original sour mash. .louisville STITZEL WELLER distillery
dsp.ny.16 .thers another label but all i could read is proof 100. thankyou a lot
claudia
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From: SaraWRush
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 10-09-2003
Dear Mr. Odell, I have a bottle which I'd like to have
information about.It is. . .
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From: Jen at PixelDecor jen4pixeldecor
To: Digger Digger
Subject: Re: tall bright yellow fish bottle
Date: 11-09-2003
Hello Digger,
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From: "Jen at PixelDecor" jen4pixeldecor
To: Digger Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003
12:02 AM
Subject: tall bright yellow fish bottle While cleaning out
My deceased grandfather's house today, I found a rather interesting bottle. No
one else thought it was anything, I thought otherwise. here are pictures:
http://www.verybigdesign/bottle/bottle.html
-- it's 14.5 " tall
-- it's YELLOW, very.
-- it appears to have been colored from the inside, as the
base seems to be clear.
-- the flared wide lip and neck appear to me to be hand
worked. I think it as handblown into a mold then the neck by was worked hand, as
there is a definite slicing off the the blow tube and remainder at the bottom I
know some glass workers and have seen a bunch of their hand blown work to
recognize signs of hand done work, I think. The bottom cinches it. I think I
captured pictures very well, it's a sulfer yellow, even more vivid than the
pictures show. i've seen some interior dyeing/painting done and this does seem
to be coated with color onthe inside, the neck even seems to show some brush
marks. do you have any idea what, when etc? I looked around alot, so I assume
it's wine or bitters bottle? I don't seen many yellow listings, so is that a
rare color?
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From: Marie Thorn
To: Digger Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003
6:03 AM
Subject: BottleQuestion Hello, I've been hiking all over
Baltimore Co, and along the way, I've found many bottles. .some perfect, some
not. The question I'm asking you today is about a bottle with the words M&P
Bottling Wks Sparkling Gazosa Style Baltimore Md Registered THIS BOTTLE NEVER
SOLD Please forgive my poor depiction, but I found this bottle very close to the
Ma & Pa railroad line near Pleasantville. And I wondered if there is any
connection between the railroad and the initials on the bottle ? I would
appreciate any info you may have. Thanks in advance, Marie Thorn PS The words on
the bottle seem to be mirrored or reflected to appear 2 times.
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From: NinkTop
To: Digger
Subject: Ed. Pinaud bottle Questions.
Date: 11-09-2003
I found this Ed. Pinaud clear glass bottle from an old land
filled site in south San Francisco, CA. It is about 10 1/2 " tall and 3 1/2 '
wide at the bottom. The mouth of bottle is a cork stopped kind with roll lip.
The base is smooth, the bottle has raised lettering " ED. PINAUD PARIS " with
round raised circle in the middle and a flower basket on the top. The bottom has
raised letters say " BOTTLE PROPERTY OF Pinaud (logo hand written styling)
INCORPORATED 5 NEW YORK REGISTED. The bottle is in a very good shape with
cleanable stain inside. I would like to know about the bottle, age, rarity,
value and history. The picture is attached. I'll be waiting for your answer
thank you so much Terry
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Hello Digger, Your web presence is astounding, your bottlease priceless. I have
been collecting glass for a couple years now and find you are the go to guy. I
Don't even have to write you to get the answers. All I have to do is follow your
web. I am a very silent fan of yours. . till now. You are a "digger" I am a
"diver" most of my finds are VERY sick. I collect for pleasure rather than
profit, many of my bottles are worthless but worthwhile to me. I have a pre 1880
iron pontil ale bottle with very pronounced snap case scars that just tickles me
pink. . My real problem is many of my finds have surf damage. Most of them have
very fine scratches covering the entire surface from lolling arond on the sea
floor. The scratches tend to be very fine though numerous as if one had rubbed
the entire bottle with 120-300 grit sand paper. Whittle marks, mould seams and
snap case scars are not occluded unless the bottle was found fairly shallow and
was exposed to surf for however long. My prize display pieces look "attic" as
long as I keep a light coat of furniture polish on em. Would your professional
polishing machine help me get the oil out of my life and let my bottles shine on
their own? I am very serious. Very willing to follow instructions. Very willing
to pay the price for your plans if you feel a machine would benefit my bottles.
My dream machine would polish 4-8 at a time. Will your plans satisfy my needs?
Thanks, Price Court Poulsbo Wa.
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From: Georgia Purdy
To: Digger Digger
Subject: RE: Brandimist
Date: 12-09-2003
Thank you for the reply. I was finally able to make the
Jasper connection. Jasper Bottle Works operated here until it was sold about
1959-60. It was owned by a man named Philip Scarborough. He bottled Brandimist
and a number of other soft drinks. He even had his own brand, a fruit drink
called U-NO-PHIL and I located a man who dug up one of those while excavating a
fish pond. Also a number of older people remember the drink. I was also able to
interview his granddaughter. So, if you have any readers who turn up a U-NO-PHIL
bottle, I have at least been able to supply you with that tidbit. I enjoyed
browsing your informative site so much that I went out at 6 0'clock in the
morning and started probing my backyard with a kitchen skewer. All I
accomplished was a blister on my right palm, but I'll try again because my house
was built about 1914 and there must be some bottle treasures in this old
neighborhood. Thanks again. Georgia Purdy Jasper, Texas
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From: "Georgia Purdy" gpurdy4tecman
To: DiggerSent: Friday, August 08, 2003
11:41 PM
Subject: Brandimist I am a freelance writer. I was asked by
a local newspaper to interview a man who found a Brandimist bottle. Your site
indicates it was a soda manufactured by Brandimist of Decatur, Georgia, but also
mentions a Brooklyn, New York company who had the original patent in 1925. This
bottle has the date 1926 and Jasper, Texas on the bottom. I live in Jasper,
Texas and am unable to find a link for bottling it here even though there were
some bottling companies here. Does this mean it was manufactured in Decatur?
What does the earlier New York company signify? Any suggestions for tracking
this down would be appreciated. My internet search has been dry except for the
mention in your site. Thank you. Georgia Purdy
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From: UNNAMABLEMAN
To: Digger
Subject: Preserving paper label bottles
Date: 13-09-2003
Hello Digger, I have three related questions: #1. Where can
I buy some kind of plastic protectors to cover my bottles with paper labels? I
want to preserve the paper label and protect them from dust/handling, etc. And
of course they need to be chemically safe (such as PVC free photo album pages)
so to not damage the paper label over time. Does anybody make them? I know they
make them for beer cans, and they sell them on the BCCA website (Beer Can
Collectors of America). I thought of using them for my bottles, but they
couldn't tell me if they were chemically safe for the paper labels, or even the
beer cans! #2 Is there a method to clean paper labels on bottles to remove dirt
stains, without ruining the label? #3 Is there a method to clean applied painted
labels on bottles to remove dirt stains in the paint? Thanks for your help and
take care. . . . . . . . Rick
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From: Steve Hashim
To: Digger
Subject: Old Bottles
Date: 13-09-2003
Dear Digger, I am 12 years old and interested in antiques.
I have a bunch of bottles from my dad and I am wondering how much they are worth
and how old they are. One is an Atwod's Jaundice Bitters bottle with 12 sides.
It reads 'Atwood's Jaundice Bitters. Formerly Made By Moses Atwood Georgetown,
Mass.' Another is an old listerine bottle that reads under the neck 'Listerine'
and at the bottom of the bottle 'Lambert Pharmacal Company'. Another is a Hires
Root Beer Extract bottle with 4 sides that reads 'Hire's Household Extract. For
Home Use. Manufactured By Charles E. Hires Company. Philadelphia, PA. USA.' The
last bottle is an unknown bottle. It reads at the neck 'Registered' and it also
reads at the middle ' A. Berkman & Co. 52 Endicott St. Boston. Has a stone-like
cork with ironworks still attached. Reply to Hashman57
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From: Christopher
To: Digger
Subject: Bottle Value
Date: 13-09-2003
I have a question about a 1976 George Washington
Bicentennial Commemorative Plate Bottle I have that has not been opened. The
front: Portrait of George Washington with the words embossed "1776 George
Washington 1976" Label under the portrait reads "BEAM 4/5 Quart 80 Proof 200
Months Old, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey The back: "George Washington
Bicentennial Commemorative Plate Bottle" "The Father of his Country" (1732-1799)
George Washington served his country in. . The number on the back reads F174, it
is in a box and is handwritten The bottom reads copyright Creation of James B.
Beam Distilling Co. KY-DRB-230 Genuine Regal China 1976 C. MIller Regal China
Corporation 145 Liquor Bottle It is porcelain and in excellent condition. The
label on the front is a damaged. It is blue in color. Applied Double collar for
the mouth with a plastic white cap, the Bottle Stamp on the cap reads"68860277".
Is there any way to find out the value of this item. Thank you, Chris
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From: Bashdatbasher
To: Digger
Subject: Hi digger
Date: 13-09-2003
I saw that someone has asked about the same two liquor
decanters on ure page that i have except the series numbers are differentn you
tell me if my 15 dollar investment was worth it. The first bottle is a 14 inch
tall decanter of paul bunyan and his ox. On the bottom it says. . . O.M.B
No.13-1971 ROYAL HALBURTON CHINA The second decanter looks like a flower vase
and has 7 yellow roseson the front with the beams label on front the bottom say
creation of james b. beam distilling company ky-drb-230 genuine regal china C.
miller 1969 145 liquor bottle And it has the initials DHN Can you help me with
any info on these thanx Michael
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From: Judith Bolton
To: Digger
Subject: Hi
Date: 14-09-2003
This bottle is 13"tall, 5"across bottom, 1"open at top.It
is pale blue. Embossed on bottle is DRINK Purock WATER PUROCK WATER COMPANY
PHILADELPHIA PA.On back of bottle is LOANED NEVER SOLD.The seam continue through
the top but not through or over the lip. The bottle is round.Good shape. There are
some bubbles in it. I would like to know the age, rarity, and the value. Thank
You Very Much Judy
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From: Frank Myomick
To: Digger
Subject: old bottles
Date: 14-09-2003
Hello, I saw your site. I am interested in helping locals
in an Alaskan Village. Many have came up to me and asked what was the prices of
old bottles, trinkets, etc. I am attaching pictures of couple of bottles for you
to see. Could you help me help them? I have seen different types and am
interested on helping. I use a digital camera. Could you not share my address
with anyone. Thank you.
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From: Sawdust5000
To: Digger
Subject: Really Tall Bottle
Date: 14-09-2003
I have a really tall wine bottle that measures 3foot 7
inches from base to top of bottle . It has a stopper that is almost like raffia.
The entire bottle is embossed with grape vines and grapes. The bottom 31/2
inches of the bottle looks like a basket.There is a label on the neck with the
following Italia Marchio Nazionale Barsoffivi e Fedeli Certaldo (Firenzi) There
is a red seal in the middle of the label that has initials T(orJ)N E. Could you
give me any information on this, age, history, type of wine , and approximate
value . There are no chips or cracks in the bottle. I have found nothing on any
bottle that is so tall. Any help you can give me is great . Thank You.
Sawdust5000
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From: Mark Dubose
To: Digger
Subject: bottle date
Date: 14-09-2003
Hello Digger, I am a college student doing research on a
bottle I found in my grandma's home. It is a bottle from the Chattanooga
Medicine company. It contained Cardui, The Woman's Tonic. It does have seams
that go over the lip of the mouth. It has one seam on each side. There is no
pontil and it has the numbers 8---0---8 on the bottom of the bottle. I did not
know if these had any significance. My main goal was to try to date the bottle.
I know what was in it and a little about the company that made it. My best guess
was that is was machine made so 1930s? Can you help? Amateur Candice Dubose
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From: Mark Dubose
To: Digger
Subject: bottle age
Date: 15-09-2003
Digger, I sent an email about a bottle that contained
Cardui, The Woman's tonic here is more information on it. It appears opaque
color although it is somewhat dirty. The lettering is embossed down the sides of
the rectangular bottle. I hope this will help also with dating my bottle. Again
there are seams that go over the mouth of the bottle. And the numbers on the
bottom of the bottle are 8---0-8. I did not know if this meant anything. Thanks
again Candice Dubose
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From: FanceyNancy
To: Digger
Subject: question
Date: 15-09-2003
Hi Digger, This man asked a question: Sunday, February 09,
2003
3:56 PM
Subject: Park & Tilford Musical Liquor Decantor I have a
late 1950's musical liquor decantor with a John Tilford (Parks & Tilford)
bourbon bottle inside the frame. The wind up music mechanism atthe bottom still
works. The music box was patented by Swiss Harmany, Inc in Chicago (patent
D-177022) What can you tell me about this collectable? Are there other similar
bottles to be acquired? John Lawrimore[ . and I have two of those same bottles
he described expect mine say 'patent pending' on them. Can you please tell me
what you know about them and what you think they are worth? Thank you so much.
If he is interested in buying them I will sell them.
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From: Karen Bartle Skinner
To: Digger
Subject: Emailing: Tallamore Dew
Date: 15-09-2003
Hello, Here is a picture of the bottle that I found
described on your website. I relize that it is not terrible old as I am aquinted
with the feller that emptied it. He gave it to me about 20 years ago as he had
two. I have carried it about on many moves and have always wondered if it had
any collectors value. Thank you in advance, Karen Skinner Your files are
attached and ready to send with this message.
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From: Karen Bartle Skinner
To: Digger
Subject: Emailing: Shared Pictures 029
Date: 15-09-2003
Hi, Sorry for forgetting to shrink the first picture. This
is the back of the same Tallamore Dew Bottle. Regards, Karen Skinner Your files
are attached and ready to send with this message.
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From: Tammie Campbell
To: Digger
Subject: Value of pickling crocks
Date: 15-09-2003
I have two pickling crocks. One has the number 10 and the
other the number 8 below a blue Indian head . Both are in good condition, no
cracks or other damages, just some minor wear on the bottom due to being moved
around. I would like to know what type these are and how much they are valued
at.
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From: gordon white
To: Digger
Subject: Jesse Moore Whiskey
Date: 16-09-2003
Jesse Moore was my great grandfather. I have considerable
information on him and his distillery businesses. If you like I can send a
sketch. I am looking for any early history, 1847-1870 or so, and for a couple of
bottles as souvenirs. (I am not a bottle collector) Gordon White Hardyville,
Virginia
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From: Dieter Becker.
To: Digger
Subject: Stillbrook Bourbon
Date: 16-09-2003
Dear Sir/Madam, we have a Half Gallon bottle of Stillbrook
Bourbon 6 * rated since approx. 1950. Could you please inform us if this has any
vintage value. many thanks in advance D.Becker
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From: Littlefeatherusa
To: Digger
Subject: Hi Digger
Date: 16-09-2003
Hi Digger, I hope you can help me on this container as it
looks to be something that was used to hold liquid or booze. I am not sure just
what type container it is but it looks to me it has copper and perhaps lead or
some type metal, it also looks like maybe someone had tried to fix it by
soldering the chain and cap back on it as it has a cap. This container also has
an inner tube made of copper that screws into the container and can be taken out
as shown in the picture this tube has holes in it, perhaps for a strainer? The
height of this container is 5 3/8" triangle shaped. It is not glass but maybe
you might know if it could be from civil war times. I would like to know the
possible age on this and the purpose of it's use. I would also know if it may be
worth anything. Here are a few pictures of this container type bottle and thank
you very much.
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From: Cyndi Kramer
To: Digger
Subject: kahlua bottle
Date: 16-09-2003
I have an old kahlua bottle from the 1930's, it is green
and looks like an eqyptian. Do you know how much it is worth?
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From: bronson phillips
To: Digger
Subject: antique liquer bottle value request
Date: 16-09-2003
Dear Mr. Drigger: I have a half pint liqueur bottle. It has
the name of Thomas Grady Head who was revenue or tax commissioner in Georgia
between 1938-1941. The bottle is a regular twist on with the cap still on it. It
does have a syrupy fluid still present in it. I don't know if it is alcohol that
has turned into a syrupy fluid or not. I am only concerned about the estimated
value of the bottle. Again, it is confirmed that it is a bottle dating back to
around 1938. The base is like a regular half-pint bottle. It is square and has a
bubble out or embossed, apparently male figure playing a harp. The color is dark
brown. The bottle is not damaged or stained. However, the screw on top is a
little rusty. The bottle also has these words written at the top of it "FEDERAL
LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE." The reading of the company's name,
the engraved figure of the individual playing the harp, the reading in capital
letters above, and the commissioner's name is all clearly readable on the
bottle. The company that produced the bottle is M.S. Walker, Inc. located in
Massachusetts. Your assistance in identifying the approximate value of the
bottle would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, Bronson Phillips
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From: Mail dugasfa4
To: Digger
Subject: John Walker & Sons
Date: 16-09-2003
I found a bottle that reads " John Walker & Sons Ltd
Kilmarnock Scotland" it also reads "federal law forbids sale or reuse of this
bottle", On the bottom it reads " J L & C" then a number 501 a huge 6 then
Lh112. Thanks alot
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From: Erica Cole
To: Digger
Subject: Bottle digging forum question
Date: 16-09-2003
Dear John, I am a bottle digging afficianado in
Westminster, MD. I am somewhat of a novice and always have questions and
wondered if you could point me in the right direction. . . .Is there an online
forum for bottle diggers & collectors? Thank you for any info you can give me.
Erica Cole
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From: Andy Norris.
To: Digger
Subject: POT LID
Date: 15-09-2003
Hi Digger. I recently dug a mint pot lid in a late 19th
century trash pit. It's grey with a white banner in the center, and reads as
follows: WORLD'S FAIR Premium Perfumery PURIFIED CHARCOAL TOOTHPASTE A NEW
DENTRIFICE Prepared by JULES HAUEL PERFUMER PHILADELPHIA Any idea of what it's
worth?
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From: leigh dono
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 17-09-2003
Hi there. my girlfriend has aquired a full bottle of
Blankenheym & Nolet with a lead top. Do you have any idea as to a price on this?
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From: Jennifer R. Wines.
To: Digger
Subject: Bradley
Date: 17-09-2003
This is a shot in the dark, but I thought I would give it a
try. . My great-great grandfather James M. Bradley/ Jim, operated a large
distillery in Hestand, Monroe County, KY in an area known as Bradley
Springs/Bradley's Pocket. THis was in the late 1800s. He made liquor. Any idea
where I could search for bottles/labels?? Or how I would go about my search?
THANKS!! Jennifer Wines Orlando, Fla.
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From: karen
To: Digger
Subject: antique bottles
Date: 17-09-2003
i have found old brown with handle javex bottles words
javex embossed twice on it. also with these bottles were sqare clear glass
bottles trademark on bottom u and a triangle with a{d} a dot and number 2 above
this diamond and beside the # 9. another bottle is round has ridges under has
markings u diamond number 4 above and # 9 beside what appears to be sunrays and
2004 please help don, t know much about collecting, especially interested in
javex bottles
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From: Cmike1602
To: Digger
Subject: Questions about Samuel Callet Bottles
Date: 17-09-2003
Hi, I was reading you questions about different bottles and
come across the ones about the Callet bottles.I was wondering if you could put
me in ouch with that person.I would like to offer to buy them. This is the page
I get it from.( It is near the february_2000_questions.htm"Ask Jeeves Answer/A
Thanks, David
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From: Mary R Messina
To: Digger
Subject: Lincoln Bottle
Date: 17-09-2003
Dear Digger, I have attached some pictures of the Lincoln
Bottle I have. I have been looking but can't find any information on this
bottle. The side with Lincoln on it has the words "WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE".
There is an air bubble towards the bottom of the bottle and the thickness of the
base is not even. The other side of the bottle has a log cabin and a fence
around the cabin. The words "WITH CHARITY FOR ALL" are on this side. on this
side at the base of the bottle there is an indented place as if it was a nick
but I think it was made that way.The bottle is 8 inches tall and 5 inches at its
widest point. The base is approximately 3 1/4 inches and the neck is 1 inch wide
and 1 1/2 long. Any information you can provide will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you, Mary Messina
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From: DB.nb
To: Digger
Subject: Bottle
Date: 17-09-2003
Hi I have a brown bottle shaped like a mason jar On the
glass lis it is stamped Patented Columbia dec 29th 1896. On the side of the pint
size bottle is stamped Johnson & Johnson New Brunswick, N.J.U.S.A. The rubber
seal is still intact and the wire handle is with the bottle also. Would you have
any information on this bottle, that might give me an idea on the value. Thank
you for any info you might be able to give me Debra Barnard
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From: Tedscustom
To: Digger
Subject: Groves Chill Tonic
Date: 17-09-2003
I have three bottles that have never been sold to anyone.
They are in the original boxes with the paper insert of directions for use and
advertising of their other products. They are in near mint condition, with the
exception of little discoloration on the bottom of one and some yellowing on
part of the paper labels on front and back of the bottles. Some of the contents
has evaporated from heat. These were in the attic of an old drug store in a
small town near Hinesville, Ga. There were also other brands of medicines in the
original boxes with inserted literature and ads. Black Draught, Retonga, DeWitts
Creosant Expectorant, Wampoles Preparation, and Rikers Mentholated White Pine
Tar and Expectorants Compound. All of these are near mint and unopened. Could
give me some idea what I could sell these for retail? Any help would be
appreciated. Thank you Ted H.
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From: Tedscustom
To: Digger
Subject: Fwd: Groves Chill Tonic
Date: 17-09-2003
Mr Odell, I forgot to mention that all the bottles are from
the 30's and early 40's thank you Ted
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From: tmac
To: Digger
Subject: Coke Bottle
Date: 17-09-2003
I am hoping you can help me find some information about a
coke bottle my parents found. it is 7 and 1/2 inches tall, clear, and is a 6
ounce bottle. on the side it says" Enyart Coca- Cola Bottling Works, Logansport,
Ind" " 6 oz" "E" 24S1. I have searched ebay and tried to find information from
the many coke websites. So far no luck on any type of appraisal.The bottle has
many air bubbles and appears to be very old. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you Terri McClain tmcclai24bellsouth
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From: Terry Hartman
To: Digger
Subject: Coca Cola Syrup Bottle
Date: 18-09-2003
Good Day, I recently came across a number of older One
Gallon Coca Cola Syrup Bottles. I have searched the internet but cannot find one
that matches what I have. The bottle is 13" high and has what I believe is a
serial number(7K150318) on the top of the label. The label only shows a coke
glass. (unlike all of the others that show a cup and a glass). In the lower
right of the label are the number and letters 2650-J-4 J 1256. I have quite a
number of these and wonder what they are worth. Thank You, Nancy Hartman
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From: Christie Wright
To: Digger
Subject: Crown Royal Bottle
Date: 18-09-2003
I have an unopened bottle of Crown Royal that recently came
into my possession. It has the original Canadian and US Revenue stickers on the
top. It is stamped 1963. I searched the Crown Royal website and they say that
Crown was not availabel in the US until 1965. They did not know if the bottle
was of any value or not. I am also interested in finding a buyer for it. I
appreciate any help that you can provide.
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From: Roger W. Stone
To: Digger
Subject: identification
Date: 18-09-2003
I am trying to identify a set of 7 different figurine
bottles. Each has it's own top in the form of a hat that is part of the costume.
All of them are cast of a porcelain type material and have a clear glaze on the
inside. Each figurine costume is painted on the outside and each base is
proximately 4" in diameter and 1 1/2" tall. The base is also part of the same
casting. On each base, below each figure, is written in script the type of
liquor associated with each figurine. Types of figures: Russian - Vodka Pirate -
Rum Hillbilly - Moonshine Scotsman - Scotch Coronal Sanders - Bourbon Mexican
guitar player - Tequila Napoleon - Brandy All of the bottles "decanters" stand
between 11" & 12" tall. On the underside of the bases are found two identifying
marks: 1) in written script - Bets Holloway 73 on some 74 on others 2) Block
letters - ALBERTA'S. All are in excellent condition except for the mexican who
is missing his hat. Thank you in advance for any information you may be able to
pass along.
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From: Kari Martin
To: Digger
Subject: Kari
Date: 18-09-2003
Hello Digger, Could you help me identify a bottle I found;
it is a small colbalt blue bottle 2" high, with the #24 on the bottom, it is a
screw top, and small in diameter. I appreciate your help, I have read your web
site, very interesting and informative. Thank you, Kari Need more e-mail
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From: Dimitri
To: Digger
Subject: source for siphon filler?
Date: 19-09-2003
Hey there, I was wondering where I might find a filler for
a seltzer siphon. If this is a possibility, then does the resultant seltzer
taste any different from commercially bottled or co2-charged stuff? Thank you
Dimitri Katsaros
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From: Jamie E Mellor
To: Digger
Subject: green Sunsweet prune juice bottles
Date: 19-09-2003
i'm looking for about 4 of these that were popular in the
1920-30's. i was wondering if they normally included a little metal top to pour
out of. our grandma used them to pour water from. and with her passing away, i
would like to find some for Christmas as a wonderful memory. please advise where
i may purchase some and what is the best rate for them? Thank you VERY much!
jamie mellor
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From: WILLIAM RUSHER BHRUSHER2920
To: Digger
Subject: eli lilly trial size hand soap bottle
Date: 20-09-2003
Digger, I recently found an Eli Lilly trial size hand soap
bottle. It is approx. 5" in height, clear with a copper top embossed with the
name Eli Lilly name and the number 137 on bottom., two ounces trial size
embossed on back. D you have any info. on the bottle as to date, value and
rarity. bh rusher
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From: togetheras1
To: Digger
Subject: Sparkletts Bottle
Date: 20-09-2003
Hi, I have a Sparkletts Bottle it's green 1/2 gallon with a
red twist top on the bottom it says sparkletts 23 I with a circle around it 56
under that it has 1C registered Duraglas then it says 1841-E L.A. California,
its marking or in good condition, the logo with spring water and the funny s
with a drop of water coming from it, then it says drinking water in re and
white. I was just wondering is this very old and are people interested in this.
Thank You Sandra Ervin
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From: Morgan7285
To: Digger
Subject: Lauche Kummel
Date: 21-09-2003
Hello, I was wondering if you could possibly give me some
information regarding a bottle that I bought recently. It is a green, one-quart
bottle, sealed, with a label that reads Du Bouchett - Many, White. The label is
complete (front and back) and reads that it is Lauche Kummel. Then it goes on to
give the rest of the info such as where bottled and by whom. There is also a
liquor control number on the tax stamp and amt of taxes paid. In this case, .20
- I believe that it was bottled in Chicago and maybe sold in Missouri. Many,
Blanc & Co., Inc. were the ones who prepared and bottled it. If you can help me,
I would sincerely appreciate it. Thank you, Morgan7285
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From: Morgan728
To: Digger
Subject: lauche kummel
Date: 21-09-2003
I sent you an email earlier but without a pic or letting
you know that there is a seam across the bottle of the bottle (almost like the
key shape) I know that it probably isn't terribly old but I am curious about it.
Any information you could provide would help. Thanks again, Morgan7285
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From: Clythrp
To: Digger
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 21-09-2003
I saw a question to you from a fellow named Guy Compton,
about a bottle from a company named Wilkens whiskey I've got one too. it has the
signitures around the bottom and a face on it and wheat on the sides I'd like to
date it, (it has a screw on cap) and see what it's worth, its clear glass and
the #'s on the bottom are D 9 70 H 9 M-1645-1 thanks, Clay Tharp
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From: Rebecca Cserpnyak
To: Digger
Subject: bottle found
Date: 21-09-2003
My fiancé and I went to did bottles we found an 1898 stamp
on the bottom.
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From: lispot21
To: Digger
Subject: tonsiline
Date: 21-09-2003
Hi Digger I am interested in purchasing an antique
Tonsiline bottle. There are several bottles available but I am looking for the
one with the giraffe head and neck blown in glass on the side of the bottle. Any
info or links you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Lisa Chicago,
IL
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From: Jnwtriple7
To: Digger
Subject: whiskey bottle
Date: 22-09-2003
i have a one gallon whiskey bottle that have des pat.
184991 and the word duraglass written on the bottom of the bottle.
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From: jim
To: Digger
Subject: Dr. Kaufmann's Sulphur Bitters
Date: 22-09-2003
Digger, I have an interesting bottle that I have decided
to, finally, sell. I need some information from you, if that is possible. It is
a Dr. Kaufmann sulphur bitter's bottle with most of the label intact. This
bottle was discovered in an old barn that was torn down. The bottle was up on a
beam, back-side down, so a strip of the label on the back is missing. The rest
of the label is brittle so I am particularly careful in my handling of it. The
bottle is 8 and 5/8 inches high, about 3 and 5/8 inches wide, of a rectangular
shape, and of a bluish- green hue. The seams stop at the top of the shoulders
with the neck, from just below the top of the shoulders, having verticle gouges
to the lip.These gouges are more apparent on the back-side of the bottle than
the front, but very apparent around the neck. The lip, itself, is a mere quarter
inch in depth, slightly irregular and quite bubbled. It has a cork stopper,
broken off at the level top with some small amount of bitters still left in it.
There was a neck label and part of that is still there with the date of 1881
printed on it. It claims to cure diseases and lists an impressive array of
wonder working powers. It also gives, in a box outlined on the front of the
label, a brief history of Dr. Kaufmann including his professorship at a Vienna
Medical College and his having contributed to three famous medical journals.
This bottle has an indented, but clean pontil with no discoloration or embossing
present. I would like to know about the age, if that is different from the year
listed on the neck label, the rarity and value of this piece. Thank-you for your
help and time. . . . . . . . . . . . Sincerely, Beverly Powers P.S. . . . the
bottle has a manufactoring note on the bottom of the front of the label listing
A.P. Ordway & CO., Chemists, Boston, Mass., as the preparers.
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From: Stephanie Tierney
To: Digger
Subject: bottle question
Date: 22-09-2003
Hi Digger, I have a question about a bottle that I dug up
years ago here in NH. Its an amber bottle , about 6 1/2" tall . I believe it is
a BIM bottle with a flared lip. It is Embossed with" Cabot's Sulpho-Napthol
trademark Boson, Mass.U.S.A. REC. US. PAT. OF. I can't find anything about ANY
sulpho-naphtol bottles and to be honest I don't even know what that is. I'd love
any info you can give me. Thanks Steph
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From: Ricardo Ibarra Martinez.mx
To: Digger
Subject: Cognac Napoleon Grande fine Champagne reserve 1802
full bottle
Date: 22-09-2003
Hi, I would like to know about the price an where can I
sell a Cognac Napoleon Grande fine Champagne reserve 1802 full bottle excellent
conditions with tags and web wire.
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From: Paul & Adele
To: Digger
Subject: Dr King's New Life Pills bottle
Date: 22-09-2003
Hello, We found a little brown 2 1/2 bottle in our yard. We
found in the bottom of the bottle what looks to us like pills. They're black in
color and stuck together. Can you tell us more about this bottle? And also tell
us about Dr. King. How did these bottles come here. We live in Ashland, VA.
Thanks, Paul & Adele
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From: Rexmer58
To: Digger
Subject: old E.R.Durkee bottle
Date: 22-09-2003
I recently purchased a 5 !/2 inch slightly pink bottle with
a narrower neck, screw on lid with eleven holes (possible used for spices). Side
of bottle raised lettlers with E.R.Durkee & Co., New York - Bottom of bottle
reads "Bottle patented April 17, 1877 and the number 336 in the middle of the
bottom. Do you have an idea of the value????????Thanks for you help! Mary
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From: HEEPBIGCHIEF heepbigchief
To: Digger
Subject: two old bottles
Date: 23-09-2003
I was going around the web looking for info on two bottles
I have. It is 6 3/4 inches tall. On the bottom it reads: BOTTLE REGISTERED
PROPERTY OF H&C OR H&G KLOTZ & CO and across the base is molded PINAUD in
cursive writing. The glass has bubbles in it and it is a cork top and also a
flower basket and a circle on the front towards the base where a label would
have been. Around the circle is ED PINAUD PARIS. No label. Perfect condition, no
chips or scratches. Out of my cucumber patch came a 6 ounce, blue Coca Cola
bottle. The blue is the blue of the old Ball canning jars. The bottle is chipped
up from my shovel. The bottom reads Huntington W. Va. with a number 1 in the
middle. There was a glass plant here in Huntington for ages. The creek bed is
half rock, half glass refuse. Underneath the Coca Cola on one side it reads
"TRADEMARK REGISTERED MIN CONTENTS 6- FL OZ. the other side is TRADEMARK
REGISTERED BOTTLE PATD NOV 16 1915. I've seen lots of Coke bottles but not a
blue one.
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From: Paul & Adele
To: Digger
Subject: Picture of Dr King's New Life Pills bottle
Date: 23-09-2003
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul & Adele [mail
To:theheeschens4att] Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003
5:40 PM
To: Digger
Subject: Dr King's New Life Pills bottle Hello, We found a
little brown 2 1/2 bottle in our yard. We found in the bottom of the bottle what
looks to us like pills. They're black in color and stuck together. Can you tell
us more about this bottle? And also tell us about Dr. King. How did these
bottles come here. We live in Ashland, VA. Thanks, Paul & Adele
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From: alvie roach jiujitsu11
To: Digger
Subject: horse medicine bottle
Date: 23-09-2003
dear digger, hope you can help. it's 5 to 6 inches tall,
green, square bottom, and says DDT 1868 horse medicine. it doesn't have a label
the writing is in the glass. thanks for you help, sincerely Doug jiujitsu11
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From: Shirley Giammatteo
To: Digger
Subject: LIONSTONE WHISKY BOTTLES
Date: 23-09-2003
Dear Mr. Digger: I have a collection of LIONSTONE whisky
bottles (18 to be exact) in mint condition packed in the original Styrofoam
boxes. They look to be early American western series, i.e. Annie Oakley, Madam,
Camp Follower, Telegraph Operator, Chinese Laundry Man, Annie Christmas,
Railroad Engineer, Proud Indian, Casual Indian, Gentleman Gambler, The
Sodbuster, Riverboat Captain, The Cowboy, Cavalry Scout, Circuit Riding Judge,
Country Doctor, Jesse James, Sheriff. I believe most of them are from the early
1970's and earlier. The bottles have been in my husbands storage for sometime
and we would like to know the value of this collection. If you can give us some
information we would be most grateful. Peter Giammatteo
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From: Sean Lawrence
To: Digger
Subject: Bottle Appraisal
Date: 23-09-2003
Hi, my name is Sean Lawrence a long time Hawaiian digger. I
have two whiskeys I need the an estimates on. First # 85 in Whiskey Bottles of
the Old West Book, Our choice Old Bourbon H. Brickwedel & Co. No damage, bottle
not cleaned, slight haze, found in downtown Honolulu 1999 outhouse. Second #168
Mckennas Three damaged spots, on lip fracture no missing glass, on glob flee
bite, fracture in n of agents, bottle whittled not hazy. Found in 2001 downtown
outhouse. There are 3 pictures of each bottle. Thanks Sean
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From: jim hayes4110
To: Digger
Subject: Jamaica Ginger bottle
Date: 23-09-2003
I found a bottle in my back yard, in very good condition,
and I will describe it as well as I can. It is 5 1/2" high, oval, light green,
inrolled lip, and it reads (embossed): F. BROWN, S ESS OF JAMAICA GINGER PHILADA
My father thought it might be a bottle of 'Jakes', famous for giving people the
'Jake leg'. Any information at all, history, scarcity, value, etc. would be
greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Jim Hayes
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From: freesdad
To: Digger
Subject: old bottle
Date: 23-09-2003
I've got a Sears&Rocbuck stampede cologne bottle. was just
wondering what it is worth. It's got an 1886 date on it I think that's when the
cologne was made not the bottle. Has eagles and bufflows on it. really nice
shape. what can you tell me about this. Thanks Dick my e-mail is freesdad4
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From: Jan
To: Digger
Subject: Roxbury Rye Decanter
Date: 23-09-2003
Hello, I would appreciate any information you might have or
know on this Roxbury Rye Decanter. Iy has an etched 91 on the bottom, and on the
side bottom of the bottle. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my
quiery. Jan Moon
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From: Robbie28
To: Digger
Subject: old bottle
Date: 23-09-2003
yes i was wanting to know about a bottle i found in the
woods its called dodger beverage , it has a date on the bottom G-1905 it also
has duraglas on the bottom also thats for your help .
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From: Mail Magick4
To: Digger
Subject: Old Agawam Rye Distilled Gin bottle
Date: 24-09-2003
Hi Digger, I would like to help you with a question that
somebody gave you about a bottle on your site. The question and answer was;
Wondering about a recent bottle I found with a white paper label reading: "Old
Agawam Rye Distilled Gin 1780." (says it's from a distillery in Agawam,
Massachusetts) It also says it's the oldest distillery in America. is this
bottle old?? a cheap nock-off (ie:fake), or a still in production booze bottle?
thanks, I do not think the bottle is old, old but without some better
description of the bottle itself I can't say. I am certain it was made within
the last hundred years and probably within the last 75 years. Digger I am from
Agawam, Massachusetts. The Old Agawam Rye Distilled Gin bottle is more than
likely from the date as marked. Old Agawam Gin was produced by the Porter
Distillery in Agawam from 1715 through to Prohibition. The building was where
the current town hall stands. The Gin was known world wide and even distributed
overseas. If you look at the book, "Agawam: A Town History" by Edith LaFrance,
it even shows actual bottles produced by the company. I hope this can help you
with the authenticity of the bottle. Thank You, Tim Bryant
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From: Kderco
To: Digger
Subject: MORE info on Catl H Shultz Corp
Date: 24-09-2003
Hi DIgger I have a large Green glass bottle with what looks
like a porcelain stopper and would like to know more info on It. It measures 13
inches high and Reads Carl H Schultz- Contents one full Quart. Could you tell me
some more info on the company and the worth of this bottle? THank YOU in
advance! Kelly
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From: Kaye06
To: Digger
Subject: Re: Request for Information
Date: 24-09-2003
Hi, I have a green tinted 2 oz. bottle that has on one side
"Dr. D. Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge 84CHESTSTPHLA and nothing on the other side. It
is a cork bottle. Can you give me some information about this bottle and what it
might sell for? Thanks. Paul
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From: Rhonda Fillmore _
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 24-09-2003
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003
From: Rhonda Fillmore
Subject: jug found
To: Digger
Sir; My husband recently had to get under our house for the
first time and he found an old jug. It is a one gallon jug made by duraglass
with the finger hole on the top of the neck. It also has a metal screw on lid
that reads Coca Cola. It looks like it may have had a label at one time. Our
neighbor feels like it is a syrup jug from a drugstore soda fountain. We were
just curious if this is true. From what we can gather it probably belonged to a
child and was used for a bug collection. We haven't cleaned it up to see if
there are any other markings to give us more insight. Anything you can tell us
will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless The Fillmores
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From: Danoskeep3
To: Digger
Subject: BOLS BALLERINA
Date: 24-09-2003
I have a BOLS GOLD LIQUEUR Ballerina music box bottle.
Bottle has Gold flakes floating in liqueur, and dancing ballerina music box that
plays Le Bleu Danube. Bottle's seal is unbroken. Please contact Daniel Flees, at
Danoskeep with any information you might have on this item, and do tou know what
it might be worth. thank you.
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From: Angel Pallitto
To: Digger
Subject: Old bottle
Date: 25-09-2003
Attention: Expert of bottles Please, if you would, let me
know any kind of information that you might beable to dig up on the two items I
have described below: I have two bottles that are in question at my house. The
first bottle is an old empty Seagrams Crown Royal bottle. I still have the blue
bag that it came in. And it does state on the bag verbatum "SEAGRAMS CROWN
ROYAL". I believe that when I opened it, I just assumed that it wasn't old or
anything like that. But my Aunt married in 1972 when she got it and they didn't
drink it. So a few years ago when I went to visit he gave me this bottle. I'm
sure he didn't know about the year on it. It had a paper red and white tag over
the top. I was just wondering if you check on the value of this for me?
Secondly, my niece gave me this old bottle that I have kept in my shadow box on
the wall. The bottle's color is in the middle of yellowgreen or lightgreen. It
has a mans face kind of etched on it and above and around the shape it says
"Benjamin Franklin". The bottom of the bottle says, "Made in Taiwan" and under
that line it reads, "ES". Would you check on that one for me as well?
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From: Saundra H. Ross
To: Digger
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 25-09-2003
I have a small octagon shaped bottle embossed with john r
dickeys old reliable eye wash on it is it of any use to anyone
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From: john-erik.se
To: Digger
Subject: whiskey bottle code lock
Date: 25-09-2003
Hello from sweden I wonder if you please could help me with
this, I have a subject that i want to sell to the one who pay's the best, I
understand it would make a VERY high price amond collectors. A code lock ment to
be placed in a whiskey bottle instead of the original cork. It's made by The
Hayner Distilling CO. USA, in the early 1900s. It's a type of combination lock,
made out of brass . It's a cork at the very bottom and a white "clock face" for
the combination knob. It's never been used, packed complete in the original box
with instructions. I can send photos of it Thanks J.E. Karlsson
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From: j.jones
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 25-09-2003
hiya, got a question. . . . . . . .we live and land where
once upon a time an old farm buried everything he didn't want. have found some
interesting things, but my question is about this big clear bottle. I looked
everywhere, with no luck, so maybe you have some info for me, not looking to
strike it rich, just real curious what it held mostly. here's a description:
tall half gallon (marked half gallon) with what seems like a Christmas
decoration of bells going around the top below the neck. on the bottom it reads:
K. ARAKELIAN, INC. NEW YORK, NY also has a mark of some of emblem with the
letter M in it. also a number 2 solo, all this is on the bottom. any info would
be very cool, I am so curious as to what it once held. thanks, jenn
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From: Love8BallEro
To: Digger
Subject: borghini wine bottle
Date: 26-09-2003
Hello! My name is Janis and I was recently given a
porcelain Borghini "Lacrima Christi" white wine decanter? or bottle? . It is is
the shape of a penguin, with a stand that is in the shape of an iceberg. It
stands on its own and leans slightly forward and sideways. It is full of wine
still and dated 1960 or 1969. There is a stamp on bottom that says: "Dorchini's
collection 1960 or 69, Italy" The stamp is all there and clear, just the last
number I can't totally read. It stands about 6-8 inches high. There is another
stamp on bottom, says something like "modelo . . . ", can't read. On the front
of the base is a sticker that reads: Borghini Lacrima Christi white
wine//Produced and bottled by Augosto & F Borghini FU C.//Certaldo -
Italy//Product of Italy//Net Cont: 2 fl. oz//V.L.P.I. No 22-F1 (or Fl?)//
Alcohol 13.8% by Vol. On the back of the base is a sticker that says: Imported
by: Hulse Import Co., San Francisco Calif., Import Permit No: Calif. 1-811. On
top of the penguin's hat there is a sticker that says: *Augusto E F. Borghini
Canzio*Certaldo and there is a logo in the center. The bottle itself is in
beautiful condition other than a small chip in the hat, and like I said it is
still full of wine and truthfully I don't know how you would get it open without
breaking it. I would like to know what this is worth and I have searched and
searched. Can you help me determine it's value? Thank you, Janis
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From: Corey Jordan.
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 26-09-2003
T have this old hand blown whiskey bottle, It is brown and
has an Eagle on the side. Also I have a old True magazine with a picture of it
and an artical on it. This was my grandmothers dads. Is it worth anything?
Contact me at hemanpres4 Thanks, Bruce Lizer
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From: stephanie combs
To: Digger
Subject: antique coca cola bottles
Date: 26-09-2003
I have some antiquic coke bottles that I can't find any
where. I was wondering if you could help me out. 6 1/2 oz. amber bottle .
backwards circular arrow around coca cola on front and back. also louisville, ky
min.conts.61/2fluozs Registered co. coca-cola bottle wks. 2nd on bottom of
bottle it has x coca cola 2 If you have any information or suggestions on how to
find info. on these bottles please contact me. Thank you, Stephanie Combs
paulstephcombs4netscape
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From: Rick DeSerpa
To: DiggerDigger
Subject: Please Help. .
Date: 26-09-2003
A friend referred me to your website and I guess I am
researching history and value of the bottle in question as well as the contents,
rather the entire package.; I was given by a family friend approximately 10
years ago a bottle of scotch whiskey and it appears to be very old.; The bottle
is at least 3/4 full as you can see in the attached picture.; The bottle is
round and is a greenish color.; It has no label nor to the best of my knowledge
did it ever have a label.; The foil surrounding the cork, says very clearly "BL
Extra Special Scotch Whisky", Bulloch, Lade & Co; Glasgow & London. I
have come up with a few bits of info that says that Bulloch, Lade & Co
became Bulloch, Lade & Co., Ltd in 1896.; I had read this elsewhere on the
internet and then found it again on your site in the following document ; This
leads me to believe this bottle predates 1896 but I know nothing for sure;
Again, this is an unopened bottle with the contents still very much in tact; Can
you help me as to the specific history and also help as to its possible value,
if any, or point me in the direction of someone who is an expert in this field
that might be able to help; I truly appreciate any help you may be able to give
me;
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From: WILLIAM RICCI
To: Digger
Subject: white horse distillery
Date: 26-09-2003
About 8 years ago my son found a brown bottle in the
Sacramento River. It says on the bottom of the bottle "White Horse Distilleries"
Glascow, Scotland. There is a white horse "etched" or something on the front and
a small raised horse on the back below the neck. Can you tell me anything about
it? Thanks. Sande Ricci Ricci07
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From: Duane Hill
To: Digger
Subject: Ponds Extract Bottle
Date: 26-09-2003
Friend of mine has found a small bottle has "Pond's
Extract" down front of bottle and has 1846 on bottom. color is either light blue
or light green. where we know nothing about bottles he asked me to see if I
could Find out anything on it from the internet. probably nothing. but he found
it about 10 years ago during a hunting trip in the woods. it is 4 1/2 inches in
height if you have time i would appreciate a reply Thank you Duane
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From: Duane Hill
To: Digger
Subject: Ponds Extract Bottle
Date: 26-09-2003
Friend of mine has found a small bottle has "Pond's
Extract" down front of bottle and has 1846 on bottom. Color is either light blue
or light green. where we know nothing about bottles he asked me to see if I
could Find out anything on it from the internet. probably nothing. but he found
it about 10 years ago during a hunting trip in the woods. it is 4 1/2 inches in
height if you have time i would appreciate a reply Thank you Duane
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From: Buz
To: Digger
Subject: rye whisley
Date: 27-09-2003
Hi digger, I'm trying to find out about this piece. It is
glass but not a bottle. Embossed Reinstrom bros. cinnati & new York on side but
at the base, rye whiskey on side, and a kind of fluted top with a handle. Glass
appears to be a light amber with a silver coating all over it. Sharp bottom.
Stands almost 8" high. Thanks you, Buz
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From: Beth T. King
To: Digger
Subject: milk bottle question
Date: 27-09-2003
Hello. A very good friend of mine is looking for milk
bottles from the old Devino Dairy in St. Louis, MO. Do you, by any chance, know
where I can find any? I thought it would make a great [surprise!] Christmas gift
for her. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. . Also,
I know this is none of my business, but my parents used to live in Tucson, AZ
(from 1956 to 1962) and they still tell stories about a man named Digger Odell.
Are you, by any chance, the same Digger Odell? My parents are George and Edith
Taylor and they now live in Jacksonville, FL. Thank you for your time. ~Beth
King
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From: Jetblack71
To: Digger
Subject: whiskey decanter
Date: 27-09-2003
I can see your bombarded with questions about bottles and
decanters so I won't hold my breath as to a response. When you can, please
assist me in figuring out my new bottle. It is about 9 to 10 inches tall and is
square. The bottle is a dark amber with what looks like gold paint splashes all
over the outside. The lip looks like none you have on your website so I don't
know how to describe it. It goes up about 2 inches, dips in and then goes back
out about a half inch. The bottom of the actual bottle is totally smooth with
nothing but a 2 on it. The entire bottle sits within a gold carrier with a
removable lid and a music box at the bottom that plays "how dry I am" and there
are music notes cut out on all four corners of the gold container. To top the
entire thing off, it has a gold shot glass that sits right over the mouth of the
bottle and a sort of beer bottle handle on the side to carry it. The bottom is
embossed with "A product of SWISS HARMONY INC. Chicago, ILL. Design pat.pend"
Please let me know any information you might be able provide. Thank you.
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From: KennethBruin
To: Digger
Subject: Mr. Boston Bottle
Date: 28-09-2003
Hello I have a Old Mr. Boston liquor bottle it is the
Presidential Inauguration edition dated 1953 it lists the presidents from
Washington to Eisenhower on the back. on the front is the capitol building. the
top of the front of the bottle says souvenir 1953. The lettering on the bottle
appears to be painted (?) I am not a collector just curious about this bottle.
Thak you. Ken Henrique
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From: David A. Jones
To: Digger
Subject: louis taussic
Date: 28-09-2003
Jack, My son and I were out deer hunting last weekend and
he found this bottle. I read on the internet that the Louis Taussic & Co. of San
Francisco Cal were in business from 1902 to 1910. The bottle is in like new
shape and has turned a light purple. Any idea as to its value? Thanks, Dave
jones
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From: Dorothy Hammond
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 28-09-2003
I would greatly appreciate it if you could identify this
bottle. I only have this picture. I don't know the dimensions. Thank you, John
Hammond, Nova Scotia Canada
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From: Lopresto
To: Digger
Subject: Bottle with a marble inside
Date: 28-09-2003
Thanks for your informative website. I found a bottle with
J. Roberts Castleford embossed on it. The unusual part of it is that a marble
was placed in the neck which would seal it in one position or allow the contents
to flow if the bottle was turned in another position. The bottle is in very good
condition. Would you by chance have any info on this unusual bottle? Thanks,
Tony
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From: tammy fischbach
To: Digger Digger
Subject: Re: a question i asked
Date: 28-09-2003
hello-- thank you so much. i think you need a research
assistant. you don't live in or near new jersey, do you? the bottle is a
rectangular one, with a neck about one inch long. in embossed, cursive letters,
from the bottom to the top of the bottle, it says "the j.r. watkins company."
under that in block letters it says "reg. u.s. patent off." i checked the patent
office website and it may be some sort of medical company. when i got the
bottle, there was a dark, greasy residue in it, but that may not have been from
the original contents. anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated.
sincerely, tammyzena
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From: Paul Cilia Paul_
To: Digger
Subject: Dear Digger
Date: 29-09-2003
Digger, I'm investigating the bottle in the pictures
attached. I know you deal with the vessel itself, but maybe you might have a few
leads on the distillery or other relevant info on the history or value of the
item. There is a Codd bottle in the family. I live in Malta and my brother is a
diver. Found it during a night dive. Well thanks for reading , and thumbs up for
you educating many through your web-site , about the "Bottle" Paul
From: Brossard, David
To: Digger
Subject: Old German Bottle found off the coast of Victoria
BC
Date: 30-09-2003
Here is an old bottle that I am having trouble finding any
info on. Perhaps you will find it interesting. It is a 9 ½" Olive green bottle
that has German Embossing on it. On the shoulder it has the word "SELTERS" which
appears to be German for Seltzer Water. On the opposite shoulder it has "Steinike
& Weinlig" and underneath that "Schutz Marke" with an interesting mark which I
assume is the company's trade mark. I am including a picture which I hope allows
you to see the markings. On the bottom it has "GLASFABR NIENBERG a/w" around the
circumference and H.HEYE in the center. From what I can make out it is probably
a 3 Piece Mold with a Glob top, since it has seams under all the embossing on
the shoulder and again all the way from top to bottom. I am guessing just
because of the style its from the mid to late 1800's. I have not been able to
find any info on this bottle since it's apparently not of American origin. I
also find it extremely odd that a German bottle of any type should have made its
way to Victoria BC. What, if anything, can you tell me about this unique
specimen?
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From: David Waters
To: Digger
Subject: old casks
Date: 30-09-2003
My mother has what we think might be antique whiskey casks
in her basement. They seem to be made of a terra cotta material. I was wondering
if you could possibly tell us what they might be? thank you.
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From: diane beard
To: Digger
Subject: old bottles
Date: 30-09-2003
hello there, my husband has been digging in a old mill
pond, and he has found alot of bottles, some coke bottles made in 1923 christmas
bottle. he has also found some bottles dated in 1915 &1916 i was wondering where
we might find out the value if any.some are great condition some have flaws
thanks
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From: Lois Davidson
To: Digger
Subject: Cherry Blossoms Bottle
Date: 30-09-2003
Hello: Yesterday my husband found a heavy glass bottle with
the words Cherry Blossoms around the middle and along the bottom the batch
number 145-4 Cherry Blossoms Bottling Works Leechburg. It was found in the woods
in Kiskimere. Do you have any information on this bottle or the company? Thanks
Lois
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From: Debi cole
To: Digger
Subject:
Date: 30-09-2003
Help!! I have 3 canning jars that my grandmother gave to
me. They were filled with apple butter she made, and I want to can with them but
I cannot find the "flat" piece to seal the jar. I have the rings. Can you help
me find the "flat" piece? Thanks, Debi
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