September 2004 Questions
Digger Odell Publications © 2004
From: Kenneth Michaud
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: medicine bottle?
Date: 31-08-2004
Hello, I have a 5" clear blue medicine bottle, it has a pontiled top no cork with raised lettering "Thos Starr Druggist New York" , just looking for information on it, hope you can help me out. please let me know what you dig up
This is a tough one. Finding information on Mr. Starr is best accomplished through the local library which might have copies of NYC directories. From the directories (similar to our phone books) it might be possible to trace his history. Digger
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From: bj berrykeeper
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question about a very unusual bottle - not listed on your site
Date: 01-09-2004
Hi Digger, I have a strange question. I am a descendant of the Kolb family, who lived in Pennsylvania during the 1700's. They were Quakers mostly. I have recently come across a bottle that looks sort of like a milk bottle, only it is very tiny. Maybe a quarter pint size of milk would fit in it. It was found in a barn in Landcaster, Pennyslvania and has raised letter's that say "KOLB'S DAIRY PRODUCTS" on the front. I have only seen a photo of the bottle, so I can't tell you too much detail, but a pretty darn thorough search of the internet came up with nothing. Not even a dairy called Kolb's. Do you have any idea about the age of this bottle? Thank you, bj berry
BJ you would have no idea how many dairies there were in the US. The Ohio Bottle book lists 6000 known milks bottles. I would guess there are half as many more to be discovered. None however, had the Kolb name. Your best clue for your bottle would be the Lancaster Historical Society. when trying to find information on small local bottles like yours and the question above only local sources are likely to help. Without a town or even a state to go on even if coincidently you find a listing for a Kolb, you have no way to tie to that particular bottle. On the other hand if you find a Kolb dairy in the Lancaster area it might be a good bet. Digger
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From: Marjoy1208 To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: hello sir
Date: 01-09-2004
Do you happen to be able to give an estimate on an old 1977 Elvis McCormick musical whiskey bottle decanter. if you do not, pls tell me who does/will. thanks in advance. sandra
You can buy this one today on Ebay for $18.99. Digger
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From: Prairierose
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 01-09-2004
Hi Digger I have a bottle of Laxativa prepared by Knorr Medical Co. I would like to know the age of the bottle and what it might be worth. The bottle has never been opened and still has the original paper wrap which has been torn off at the top. the label is in very good condition has both German and English directions. The price stated on the bottle is 50 cents. The pills look a lot like sixletts but only in the chocolate flavor. This bottle stands about 3 1/2" with out the cork and is square on the bottom. The bottom measures about 1" across. The bottle has a slight greenish tint. I have been looking for information about the Knorr Medical Co. of Detroit Mich. but have not been able to find anything. If you could tell me anything it would be greatly appreciated. Please Thank you Sharri Proulx
As far as I can tell the Knorr Medical Company of Detroit was most well known for their Knorr's Genuine Hien Fong Essence of Green Drops under a different proprietor presumably - it was advertised as early as 1825. The most common date found the the Knorr Company was around 1916. Things get a bit confusing because while the name is Knorr the company making them was not the Knorr Company. Nor can I acutally find any reference to such a company in Detroit and the products bearing the Knorr name as not made by that company. Your product is listed as Laxativa but...it is not being sold by the Knorr Medical Company in 1916 either. Laxativa was sold in two sizes, 100 and 300 pills and was put up by the Ames Chemical Company of Binghamton, NY. Digger
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From: DENISE LAFAVE
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 01-09-2004
Dear Digger, I have a Hemingray White House Vinegar bottle, corked, onion pattern I would like to find out what it is worth. It is in excellent condition. Thank you Dee LaFave
I am not sure what you mean by the onion pattern, unless is it the bottle shown. As a non-expert in Whitehouse bottles, (keep that in mind) I am going to suggest the bottle shown is worth about $20. Digger
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From: myron smith
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whiskey bottle
Date: 01-09-2004
hello digger, I was hoping you can tell me about a bottle I found in my wall, the first bottle says (on the label) genesse valley fine old rye whiskey the other says (on the label) old superior rye whiskey , on the bottom it says M.H.Price in cleveland ohio. thanks
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From: brannon burcham
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 01-09-2004
I have a small clear bottle that resembles a baby food jar. the bottom reads (chesebrough---10----mfg.----co.cd.---10---new york). I found this bottle at an old home site in the woods. there has not been a house there in over 50 years. is this a rare bottle? thank you Brannon Burcham Russellville, Al.
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From: Cindy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 25-08-2004
hi I have a question about 2 bottles that both are from the same bottling company in Iowa They are antique bottles one is light green and one is clear they are both embossed and say HENRYS BOTTLING COMPANY WHAT CHEER IOWA I'm 48 my mom is 70 and we never heard of it before are they rare ? Do you know what they would be worth and where was this bottling company and when was it established? Any information you have would be helpful.
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From: Donna Pederson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date: 02-09-2004
I was wondering if you have ever heard of "Wizard Oil, or "Pluto Water" (the Pluto Water bottle has an embossed devil on the bottom, with horns and a couple of long arrows. I can not fine anything on these to bottles I have. Thanks, Donna
Yes to both. Wizrd Oil was a Chicago base company 1860-1900. the bottle are interesting and valued about $5-15. Here's the story on Pluto water
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From: gpstone
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Western Meat Company / Primrose Salad Oil
Date: 02-09-2004
I found several of the above embossed label bottles in a dump on my apple farm in Santa Cruz California. Western Meat Company was in San Francisco from 1891 to 1932 when it became Swift and Company. From your description of BOTTLE AGE , they are from circa 1900. They were used to convey salad oil from your butcher, similar to milk bottles. QUESTION: I saw this bottle in a "Bottle Collecting Book" some time ago but I can't find it now. IS IT IN ONE OF YOUR BOOKS ? OR CAN YOU DIRECT ME ? thank you gp stone
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From: Mindy Sanders
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question
Date: 02-09-2004
I have an emerald green, round 76 soda bottle. The 76 is in white with a red background on one side. Below that is says bottled under authority american "76" company.On the other is a logo that says "get in the spirit" there is also 3 people below that, 2 of them are playing a drum. Below that states, drink ice cold 76, contains carbonated water, sugar, and citric acid. Flavor derived from lemon and lime oils. contents 10 fl ozs. I would like to know the history and the value of this. Thank you, Mindy
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From: FAVFAMILY
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1846 Ponds Extract Bottle
Date: 02-09-2004
Hi Digger, We were recently having some work done outside our home in Massachusetts, and the excavator dug up a few very old bottles. Two of them were dated 1846 and said Ponds Extract on them. I did look up the origins of Ponds Extract, however, I wondered if they are worth anything? Thanks for your help. PE
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From: Tommy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Cobalt blue squat soda
Date: 02-09-2004
Hello, I have a bottle here that I would like a bit of information on. Its a cobalt blue soda with an iron pontil and was made by Union Glass Works Philada. On the reverse it says J. Dowdall in a rectangle slugplate. I am not sure where this bottle is from. I picked it up at a Good Will store for an amazing $5.00 about 5 ears ago in Lancaster, PA. A few collectors say it is from there and a few say its from Pittsburgh. So you have any clue where it's from? Thanks, Tom
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From: jarvis
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004
10:04 AM
Subject: Jack 1909 Please assist. Attached are 2 pic's of a Jack Daniel's Whiskey crock. On the top it is etched "James E. Brown 11-23-1909" It has a paper label (pic2) which is in good shape. This bottle has never been opened. What can you tell me about it & what is it worth? Thank you in advance for your time, Judy Jarvis Based on who gave us the bottle, we were told it is an original which dated back to 1909. The label is the original. I'm sending better pic's. It is scratched/etched "James E. Brown 11-23-1909" on the top & bottom. The label appeals to be original too. Thanks again, Judy -
Subject: Re: Jack 1909 If it is really old as it might be it could be worth a good bit...$300-400 (just a guess) It might be a commemorative piece.... if so....might be $50-75. If it was a company special issue in 1909...could be even more Label looks new but pix is not clear Base of the jug might suggest age, Interesting item Digger
See more pic in last month. Digger.
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From: Qbikermick
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old purex bottle
Date: 04-09-2004
i found a I qt purex bottle it as a 7 & O with a L inside I cant find it anywhere can you give me some info on it thank you Mickey Mcalister
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From: Eaglesflying
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: RE:Millville bottle works
Date: 04-09-2004
Hi Digger, My name is Tina. I would like to find out about a bottles I have. Have been unable to find it, not sure where to look. It is blue in color with white bail wire top that has rubber between it and the bottle. The top has a heart shape whole that the wire goes though. The where the whole heart is it has three raised dots two below the heart and one at the top in between the v part of the heart. There are letters on top side of the top (C M F) or (GMF) and also H ILA plus U.S.A. The bottle has MILLVILE BOTTLE WORKS 1888 and on the lower part it has THIS BOTTLE IS NOT TO BE SOLD. On the bottom of the bottle is a W in a circle. The molded seam goes over the top of the lip. There is a ring around the lower part of the mouth and then arounds upwards It measures 9 5/8" height x 2 1.4 dieameter shape round There are no chips or cracks in the bottle. There are raised dumps on the surfface. There are air bubbles in the glass I would like to know the age, rarity, value . Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you. Tina
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From: Boekestein
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Tonic / medicine botlle packaging
Date: 04-09-2004
I have a box of folded unused bottle boxes, packaging for [CHASE WILDT CURE ALL TONIC]. from Kalamo, MI, with picture of DR. WILDT and long list of claims. Three sizes and colors. Do these have collectible value?
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From: Angela Gartsman
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I have a Lionstone whisky decanter question
Date: 04-09-2004
Hello Digger! My name is Martha Gartsman and my uncle just left me a gorgeous Lionstone Whisky sculpture decanter of a Cowboy or Hunter sitting down, holding onto a rifle, with a golden dog (minature collie I think) between his knees. On the bottom of the bottle (which still has the red/white sealing tape intact and contains whisky) it reads, Original Jeremiah Potts Sculptured Porcelain 1969. Can you please tell me it's worth on today's collectable market? Thank you very much for your time and expertise. Sincerely, Martha Gartsman
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From: Larry Youngblood
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: coranation of queen elizabeth chivas brothers whiskey bottle
Date: 05-08-2004
I came across an empty green /black speckled whiskey bottle I am assuming clay with the cork (part gone) intact from Chiva Brothers Aberdeen, Scotland a crest on front of bottle lion with a crown on it's head on the left his paw on a harp I think and on the other side of the shield between a horse underneath in gaelic on a banner Die Egmon Droit ( I thik) a metal tag on back states to commemorate the coranation ofElizabeth the second by the grace of God of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other realms and territories Queen Head of the Commomwealth Defender of the faith the year in Roman numerals (I am not sure of I need a magnifying glass) I assume circa 1953 I wonder what is the worth of this bottle I would appreciate any help Thank you sincerely, Larry
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From: acrosemary1
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 05-09-2004
Dear digger i too have a Colgate mirage cream bottle looks like it might be milk glass . Square about 3'' tall and has the no 9 on the bottom. Can you give any information on this. I found a poster on e-bay for the product and the circa was in the 1920's era. Thanks, alisa
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From: Coppolae2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: empire glass works
Date: 05-09-2004
I have an empire glass works bottle amber of eagle sitting on arrows above is 13 stars and grapes on other side.Is this a repro I have seen this in blue but never in amber the repros seem to be blue..I will send photos if needed.
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From: Joseph Wyble
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Decanter
Date: 05-09-2004
Hi Digger, Thanks in advance for any information you can shed on my question. I have a decanter, picture included, which I can't identify. It is amber in color, about 9 1/2" tall and is set metal. Total height about 11 1/2". With a twisted rope looking handle made of metal, and a seal with a lion and crown on the front also made of metal. It has plastic covering the stopper, so I don't think its too old but it is quite unique. Thank You JoAnn Wyble
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From: Kelly Ball k
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 05-09-2004
I am attaching photos of a jar that we got at an auction recently. We were told that it could be a snuff jar, but we haven't been able to actually find out what it was for. We liked it because of the horse theme. Can you identify what it could be? The first photo is without flash and the last is with flash. There are no markings on the bottom or inside. Thanks Kelly Ball 705 S. Old Wire Rd. Lowell, AR 72745
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From: BDKITTRELL
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: jim beam bottle
Date: 05-09-2004
Hello, I found a bottle of Jim Beam in the creek behind my house. At the top front, it has BEAM underlined and in capital letters as shown. On the bottom front, it reads "SINCE 1795". The back top says "ONE PINT" and the bottom, "SINCE 1795". At the bottom, there are some numbers that are arranged like this: 17 6 9 m 158 9 71 LIQUOR BOTTLE KY 038 230 but on the bottle the 6 is directly over the 9. Its is made of heavy glass. I was wondering if you could tell me an approximate age of the bottle. Thanks for your help.
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From: Rmykl
To: Jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Duraglas
Date: 05-09-2004
Enjoyed your website, and will definitely order a book or two. I'm doing some research on a bottle I have which was supposedly found in Germany in WWII -- do you have any information about Duraglas? My bottle contains a crudely made ship in bottle, and a returning US Vet from WWII said it was made at a concentration camp -- by a prisoner? I'm not sure. I'm trying to document the bottle history so I know when/where the ship in bottle was made. My bottle has a diamond entertwined with a zero and the numbers 7/2/5 near that symbol. Also has the number E1596 on the bottom of the bottle. On the side bottom, the name Duraglas is in script. My bottle looks like some kind of fruit juice -- prune juice? Not sure if it was used by the military in WWII? Thanks for any information. R. Michael Owens, Philadelphia, PA
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From: Anne Bacinski
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Silvered bottle?
Date: 05-09-2004
Hi Digger, I found an old lamp...from the 1950s...that was made from a much older bottle. It has a really cool logo acid-etched into the front and signed "British Syphon." The bottle looks like it was lined with silver on the inside. I didn't see any bottles on your site that were silvered like this. Any idea what type of bottle or what age this beauty is? Thanks, Anne B Anchorage, Alaska
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From: DAVID BERRY
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Question
Date: 05-09-2004
Dear Digger, My parents found a bottle of London Cream, Canadian Cherrie unopened in there basement. The seal is still in tact. Can you tell me if its worth anything at all and if not where I could find out. The date on the seal is 1925 but the copywrite date is 1965. Any information you can give me would be helpful. Thank you so much. Michele
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From: Oxjui
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date: 05-09-2004
I recentley came across an old bottle registered 1889 H. Schuhmacher 203 & 205 Richmond Road Stapleton, S.I. N.Y.The back reads H.S. This bottle not to be sold. The bottom of the bottle has the impression of a boot on it. Please let me know if you have any info. Nothing but time found so far! ( ha ha). Thanks So Much!!!!!
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From: Ken Tunnell
To: JAOK20@BOTTLEBOOKS.COM
Subject: Coca-Cola Flask
Date: 05-09-2004
Digger, Attached are two pix of a flask. On one side is an embossed sailboat (looks like the Cutty Sark logo) and on the other is "Compliments Coca-Cola Bottling Co". Know anything about this one? Thanks, Ken Tunnell
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From: blingbling bunny
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 05-09-2004
dear sir, my grand mother Had a bunch of old bottles, and she gave a vary interesting bottle to me. it has a old decaying cork in the top and it says BALLARD SNOW LINIMENT CO. on the front. on the bottom it has the number 3 on it. it is small but i am not sure how many oz. it is. it is clear with almost a greenish tint to it. have any idea what it is worth?
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From: Kathryn & Michael Martin
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: any idea?
Date: 05-09-2004
Hello, any idea as to the type of bottle this and what it was used for? It is from the 1800's or earlier as it was passed on from family during that period. It is called Jaques and was of French origin as far as we know. Thanks
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From: trisha mceachern
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hello from Trisha
Date: 06-09-2004
I stumbled across this bottle in the woods while taking a walk on my property.. I dug it out of the ground and I can't seem to find any information on it. MASS SEAL ONE QUART LIQUID ECHO FARM CO. J.A. REGISTERED TURNER SO FRAMINGHAM H 11 MTC on the back off the bottle down low. ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WHAT I THINK IS A MILK JUG IS THE NUMBER 23 AND AN L IN THE MIDDLE Any idea how old it may be. I know we use to have working dairy farms in the area?? Thanks
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From: texasrhsbcTo: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hobo Medicine Bottle
Date: 06-09-2004
I am trying to get a value on this bottle a friend has. Thank you for any help with this. An article at this website is all I can find on it. http://www.glswrk-auction/mc06.htm Enclosed also are some pictures of the bottle.
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From: George F. Greene III
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 2 old bottles?
Date: 06-09-2004
I found these two bottles lying side by side at a construction site. They are 7.5 inches high. Green glass. The mold seam goes over the top of the lip. The lip appears to be of the type that once had a bottle cap that had to be pried off with a bottle cap opener. Around the bottom of the neck are the phrases, (NOT TO BE REFILLED; NO DEPOSIT NO RETURN). Around the bottom of the bottles appears the word, (Anchorglass, and the number 10 on one bottle, and the number 20 on the other). There is also a 1/4 inch band of small dimples going around the bottom of the bottles. Anchorglass and the 2 numbers are embossed in this field of dimples. On the bottom of each bottle are embossed the following in this configuration - 165-38 165-38 5 H 55 5 H 55 10 20 The H is an anchor. Both bottles are undamaged, just dirty. Any information about these bottles would be appreciated.
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From: George F. Greene III To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 2 old bottles?
Date: 06-09-2004
I found these two bottles lying side by side at a construction site. They are 7.5 inches high. Green glass. The mold seam goes over the top of the lip. The lip appears to be of the type that once had a bottle cap that had to be pried off with a bottle cap opener. Around the bottom of the neck are the phrases, (NOT TO BE REFILLED; NO DEPOSIT NO RETURN). Around the bottom of the bottles appears the word, (Anchorglass, and the number 10 on one bottle, and the number 20 on the other). There is also a 1/4 inch band of small dimples going around the bottom of the bottles. Anchorglass and the 2 numbers are embossed in this field of dimples. On the bottom of each bottle are embossed the following in this configuration - 165-38 165-38 5 H 55 5 H 55 10 20 The H is an anchor. Both bottles are undamaged, just dirty. Any information about these bottles would be appreciated.
I guess someone had a drink of beer after work and tossed their bottle aside. The embossing says it all...NO DEPOSIT. To my knowledge they have no value whatsoever. Stick them up in your attic for someone in the future to find. Digger.
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From: BUSTER05
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BOTTLE SHOWS
Date: 06-09-2004
Hi Digger your sites are to wonderful! I live in Washington State, But can find NO listings for bottle shows any where on the web, Is it Me? Could you tell me where I could find the listings. 'Thank you so much. XO Cherbear
Subscribe to Antique Bottle and Glass Collector Magazine, P.O. Box 180, East Greenville, Pa 18041. Tell em digger sent ya. Digger
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From: Jacquelien Danielsen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Korbeline Bottle
Date: 06-09-2004
Dear Digger, I have just discovered that my clear glass Korbeline bottle was a medicine bottle . Found the Brand name on line but no mention of anything but red and amber for this one. Its a honeycomb pattern.. 5" diameter.. like a 5" ball with a 2 1/4" neck.. I'm very sure that its old and wonder if there was a period of time when they made clear glass as well as their colored ones? I appreciate finding an answer man. Thank you.. J. Danielsen _________________________________________________________________ On the road to
From: KJeanius
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: The Spirit of 76 Wild turkey decanter
Date: 06-09-2004
My decanter of a turkey with a Wisconsin sticker on it is empty but in excellent shape. It is No.5 on the bottom and some other black and orange markings on the bottom, the black look like 78 and 487. the orange look like ww and al4d or a14d. Is this item worth keeping. Can you estimate what it is worth? Thank you! Jeanius
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From: Gord Foertsch
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 40 oz Hiram walker&Sons iron gate bottle
Date: 06-09-2004
Hi, I have two old Hiram Walker and sons limited bottles one has what looks like an iron gate on front and sides with a W on each gate. The other has a lion in the center with thistles on top and bottom, back is the same with no lion, rest of bottle has diamond dimpling. both bottles are 40 oz amber color both have screw caps made of bakelite or some other material. Top of caps say Hiram Walker&Sons, with a crown and W. both bottles are flask shaped and are both in mint condition. Can you tell me anything about them .my name is Gord Thank You for your time.
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From: Bhigg10
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date: 06-09-2004
I had found a bottle under 6" of dirt at a early 1800's homestead site. It 12" high clear glass seam runs up to the neck a seam runs around the neck above it is a round lip with a 1/2" wide lip with another lip on top of it. A seam on the neck is a little off from the seam that runs down the sides. Looks like it might have been a two piece. The bottle of the bottle has a diamond shape with an I in it. There are rings on the bottle going from outside to the middle of the bottle. The glass has bubbles in it. I have not seen another one like it. Is it a whiskey bottle or what. How old is it and what is it value. I don't have a picture of it.
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From: mel robertsTo: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle with dice
Date: 06-09-2004
Hi,My name is Mel. AND I found this bottle in Atlanta ga. In the ring between the dice It has PAYDAY beverage co. Atlanta Georgia. In the square between the four and six it has( Pay Day everybody likes it). As you can see I found the designer of the bottle (See the article on my site called Designer Sodas- Digger) but can not find anything about the PAY DAY CO
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From: Arthur Wood
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Johnson's American Anodyne Liniment
Date: 06-09-2004
Hi Digger. I have a Clear 4 1/2" high Johnson's Anodyne Liniment bottle. It has 90% of the label still in it. A screw on cap and a #4 on the bottom. Can you tell me something about this bottle and it's approx. worth. It still has some of the residue inside. Thank you for your time. Arthur Wood Eddington, Maine
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From: D'Antoni, Mark A MVN
To: 'jaok20@bottlebooks.com' jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle
Date: 07-09-2004
I have an old California fig syrup cork to bottle. It is about seven inches tall, two inches wide and about one inch deep with a narrow tapered neck. It is a rectangular bottle. On the front in all caps is the name CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. And on one side in all caps is SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. and on the other side is LOUISVILLE, KY. and on the bottom is the number 22. Remember all measurements are approximate. How old and about how much is this bottle worth? I am not looking to sell, as this has been around the family for quite a long time. Just Inquiring. Thanks a lot.
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From: Morris3
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 07-09-2004
I have a bottle found while scuba diving in the Florida Keys and would like to find out something about it. The bottom of the bottle is stamped : "A.B.C.M. CO" and there is a number "1' in the center. The bottle is light aqua with lots of bubbles in the glass. The seam is crude and stops below the lip and the lip is 7/8". The total height of the bottle is 9 1/4". Thank you for any information you can give me. Marion Morris
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From: Elisebeth J. Stam
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: rapid reply appreciated
Date: 07-09-2004
I just sold a vintage 1925 oil spout with glass bottle and the auction clearly stated bottle may not belong to the original spout. to be exact, this is what the auction read regarding the bottle: GLASS BOTTLE MAY NOT BE ORIGINAL FOR SPOUT. BOTTOM MARKED WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE AN UPSIDE DOWN ANCHOR WITHIN A TRIANGLE OR AN INVERTED "T" WITH AN UPSIDE DOWN "V" OVER IT. BELOW THE MARK IS THE NUMBER 150801. THE NUMBERS 1097 ALSO APPEAR. BOTTLE STATES DESIGN PAT.. OTHER MARKINGS APPEAR BUT I CANNOT MAKE THEM OUT TO BE DESCRIPTIVE ENOUGH.. The symbol seems to denote turner bros but they buyer is now telling me he wants a partial refund... Can you tell me if this bottle holds any monetary value or should I just give the guy his money back. My auctions state as is unless grossly misrepresented and I didn’t detail the entire thing. He is pleased with the spout which he says is worth only $5.00 (moore&kling, etc) I am concerned about refunding anything if the bottle has a value and he is not willing to return it to me. HELP ASAP Thank you, Elisebeth
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From: cschleyptb. -
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: carter's ink mom and pop
Date: 07-09-2004
Digger A quickie here-are there any repros out there for the Carters mom and pop ink wells? http://cgi.ebay/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38030&item=226806877 4&rd=1#ebayphotohosting#ebayphotohosting Seller's item photo It seems that a lot of these are showing up lately-I have been looking for them for a long time and here lately I have seen 4 sellers-that have them all of a sudden. Please advise- Thanks Charles "Chief" Schley Boehringer Ingelheim,
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From: Charyl McCully
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: President Bottles
Date: 07-09-2004
Hi, Digger. Love your site. I have 2 green glass bottles that someone identified as Weller. One has President Kennedy embossed on it and the other has Bobbie Kennedy on it. They were my parents' and have been in a closet for years. Is there a market for these? Can't seem to find anything on value, etc. Just learning how to work my digital camera and can try to e-mail a picture if you'd like. Thanks for any help you might be able to give me. Charyl McCully City of Anaheim
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From: O.J. WOMBLE
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: PEPSI COLA BOTTLE
Date: 07-09-2004
I have a Pepsi bottle with A.G.W. and 75-1 on the bottom It also says: PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO BURLINGTON, NC THIS BOTTLE NOT TO BE SOLD On the back side it also says: MINIMUM CONTENTS 6 1/2 FLUID OZS.
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From: TERRI
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fw: kickapoo oil bottle want to sell
Date: 07-09-2004
Sorry I sent this and didn't have your addy right -------Original Message-------
From: TERRI
Date: 09/07/04 14:12:23
To: jack20bottlebooks
Subject: kickapoo oil bottle want to sell I'm really hoping you only get the pic of the bottle I dug this bottle up in Bethany MO 5 years ago I can't get the inside clean but have just kept it around I'm waiting on my disability and some one said heck that may be worth something a friend from your site which I am saving I love to look at this stuff but there’s no nicks cracks or nothing on this bottle actually we had a huge old tree dug up and it was under the tree roots surprisingly in wonder shape thank you for you time and a quick response terri Hamilton cowgill Mo
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From: web products
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 07-09-2004
Greetings Friend, I have a question about a bottle that I have and I would like to know if I should hang on to it. First, it's a Deep Olive Green bottle, it measures 11 3/4" tall (base to lip). The top of the lip measures exactly 1", the base is 2 7/8" wide. It appears to be a liquor bottle, based on the shape, it may be (free or mold blown) there are No Seems, with an applied double collar. There is an indentation inside of the lip, appears that it may have held some type of stopper. The bottom is ground down to a soft finish, No pontil to speak of, just a faint center ring. There are many glass bubbles throughout and the bottle is in overall Excellent condition. What is confusing me, and I searched for about a week on line and in my books (5+) a little lower than mid-way down on the bottle is etched: " BOTTLE MADE IN GERMANY" in English, capitol letters just as I have it written. The written in English part is throwing me off. Please help, thanks Mike
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From: JenPeth
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Appraisal
Date: 07-09-2004
Dear Digger, Please help with appraisal on this bottle I have acquired. I want to sell it but can't find any information on it. The photos aren't very good and I have had to lighten them, so the colour you see is lighter than the actual colour of the bottle. I dug up this bottle on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia about 2 years ago. Description Height: approx 10" Colour:Deep Emerald Green Embossed: "King's Liqueur" BIM-side seam stops below the lip There are 2 side seams opposite each other Applied double collar No closure Iron Pontil with graphite residue and dimple Excellent Condition with several small bubbles There are no other markings to identify this bottle that I can see. There is still some of the original cork on the inside of the lip. With kind Regards, Jenny Pethick
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From: roo99
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question about a bottle?
Date: 07-09-2004
I currently have a gin bottle from Ben Burk Inc. dated 1934, Old MR. BOSTON, it stands approx 24" tall, 10" wide and 4 3/4" thick, 2 3/8 gallon 90 proof, it still has the labels and the lid...it also has a picture of the U.S. Capitol made into the glass on the front side Im trying to find out any information as to what its worth.... Larry
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From: Geri Lathrope
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 07-09-2004
i accidently found this bottle while digging under an old tree toppled by a tornado in Michigan. it is 11'' around and 10 1/2 inchses high (see
attachments) it also embossed one half gallon on the smooth side of the bottle. it appears there as some type of label at one time. any ideas about this - I don't know a thing about bottles but have been learning recently trying to get information on this one
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From: shawnabagjuno
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: A rare bottle I cannot find info on
Date: 07-09-2004
Hi my name is Shawna and I went to a garage sale in Macedonia Ohio and purchased a rare medicine bottle. I'm wondering if you can help or direct me to someone that can help me. Let me know and I'll email you the info. Thanks Shawna ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: sandra harvey
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BOTTLE QUESTION
Date: 08-09-2004
Hello I am looking into some bottles for a friend of mine, They are wondering what they might be worth. Most of them are the Beams choice bottles they have one which is a collectors edition Vlume 3 americana. The bottle is called on the trail and under the picture is the name Fredrick Remington. They also have many more bottles of from the same producer. What would the values be on them. They are all in good condition. Thank you for your time. Sandra Harvey
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From: April McCormick
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hiram Walker's Crystal Vodka
Date: 08-09-2004
My boyfriends dad has these bottles that have never been opened. He would like to try and find out how old these bottles are and what the worth of the bottles are. They are a Hiram Walker's Crystal Vodka Distilled 100 proof 4/5 quart and pint bottles. I have enclosed some pictures of these bottles. Let me know if you can give me any information on these. Thanks, April McCormick Lake Land College
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From: Cooper, Tammy D.
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Protect children Southern Dairies Milk bottle
Date: 08-09-2004
I have a milk bottle with red lettering on one side that says Drink Southern Dairies Milk and a picture of a crossing guard holding a flag that says school on the other. Also on the side with the crossing guard are the words Drive slow and protect children. The trade mark on the bottom of the bottle is SD. I would like to use this in free educational programs we offer for teachers but I need more information before I do so. Any help and information you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Tammy Cooper Pelotes Island Nature Preserve
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From: Treasures
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: E.G.Booz's Whiskey Bottle
Date: 08-09-2004
Dear Digger, First of all I must compliment you on your web site. It seems you have thought of everything! It is so informative. We are trying to authenticate an E.G. Booz's Whiskey Bottle. The information you provided to do so is incredible. Unfortunately we are still not sure and have decided to ask you. 1.. The bottle does not have a period following the word "Whiskey" on the roof 2.. As you can see from the pictures, it is amber in color 3.. The front roof does say "E.G. Booz's Old Cabin Whiskey. 4.. The left side does say "120 Walnut St. The t in St is high to the S and there are two periods under the "T" 5.. I do not see a period after the work whiskey on the left side 6.. The door latch is perfectly centered in the shape of a full lying down "S" 7.. On the roof, the "S" is a little to the left of the "C" in cabin 8.. The periods in E. G. are not even with the bases of the letters 9.. The top fork in the "K" in Whiskey does not appear to be wider, if it is it is not obviously so 10.. The base of the "G" in "E.G." is closed 11.. There is no flaw that looks like a small star in the shingles on the reverse roof. Because so many of the requirements to be an original are met, we are still unsure if it is. We bow to your expertise and look forward to hearing your opinion. Thank you in advance for your time. Best Regards, Judy Schmidt
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From: GAIL KOUMA
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: [Fwd: MGI PhotoSuite III digital photo.]
Date: 08-09-2004
Hi, wondering if you have ever seen this type of bottle, this is front shot. Other 3 sides are flower painting(can send if you need). My sister sent me these pics, the bottle belonged to our Mother and has been around forever. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Gail Kouma Encinitas CA.
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From: steven godfrey
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: value of this bottle
Date: 03-09-2004
Hi digger. I'd like to find out the value of A bottles I found under a house in Lidcombe. On the bottom of 1 of the bottles is the numbers 1920. Around the sides of the bottle says: (ON THE FRONT MARCHANTSLTD TRADE (wheel) MARK REGISTERED AUSTRALIA (ON THE BACK) THIS IS THE PROPERTY OF MARCHANTS LTD ITS USE BY OTHERS IS ILLEGAL. So what do u think the value of the bottle is?
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From: Anne Darcy anne.
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: A FARR,S BOTTLE CAN YOU GIVE IFO IN IT
Date: 09-09-2004
Clear DayI have 1862 farrs bottle can you give some more info on the bottle it very hard to find info on this bottle I will inclosed a pics to help you out
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From: Richard Jensen
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Need info on bottle
Date: 09-09-2004
I am looking for the correct date of bottle and pricing of this Farr's bottle with crooked writing all I was told it was made in 1862 in august of that year can you help thank you r jensen
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From: Anita Matzker
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 09-09-2004
I have a bottle here I believe it is an old ceramic whiskey bottle. It is shaped like the devil and has HOT SHOTS written on it....it has a cork head. looks hand painted and I cannot find any markings as far as initials or what not. We are at our wits end. Thanks , A. Matzker ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: clayback
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hinds Honey and Almond
Date: 09-09-2004
Hi, my grandpa has found a clear glass bottle, 3 7/8" tall, flat, rectangular, with a cylindrical neck and metal screw cap with a hole in the middle of it, and would like to know about it. On the bottle in raised letters is: HINDS HONEY AND ALMOND CREAM A S HINDS CO. BLOOMFIELD N.J. U.S.A. Also there's a x on the bottom and A.S. Hinds Co. There's also a weird looking triangle shape on the bottom. Please give as much information as you can.
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From: Hanaw5
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle question
Date: 09-09-2004
I've got a Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription bottle.... very good condition.. How much it worth?
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From: juikar subodh
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Glass Info
Date: 10-09-2004
hi I am subodh from institute of packaging mumbai currentlly I am collecting info on water consumption for glass vs pet bottles used for pharmaceutical syrups I would request you to send me the relevent info at the earlyest thanking you with regards juikar subodh k
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From: Brent Welborn brent
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 10-09-2004
Good Morning, I have an old bottle I can not find in any reference source. Can you help me identify it please? Description: Cobalt Blue 3 and 1/8? tall ? neck is ½? from bottom of lip to bottle body Flared Lip BIM Unusual Shape: round on one side and triangular shaped on the other One flat surface has Philadelphia in raised letters The other flat surface has Sharpe and Dohme in raised letters The bottom has: X 47 4 in raised letters on the bottom Thanks for your help, Brent Welborn
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From: Olive U
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 10-09-2004
Hi I have an old large bottle of ancient age bourbon 1940? OR 1950?perhaps. It sits on top of a large wishing well made out of ceramic, with chains that hold a shot glass made out of the same ceramic as the big wishing well. It is the 1/2 barrel that would go into a wishing well. I cant seem to find any info on it. Can you help? I am looking for some idea of its value. I know it came from an old bar, and looks to be a display that possibly came from a distributor.the wishing well is a light green with a pink tint to it, made to look like stones, and it says ancient age across the front.It also has wood wishing well slats that come up from the wishing well with a metel turn handle that holds the bottle. thanks, Lynn
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From: SBEBOUT10
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: US Navy Mustard Bottle
Date: 10-09-2004
Diving off the Florida coast in 1970, I discovered a US Navy Mustard Bottle encrusted in coral on the ocean floor. It is a 2-part mold w/applied top. It is 5 1/2" tall by 1 1/1" Octogan base. Perfect condition. How can I tell if this is a reproduction? An article I previously read stated there are no known bottles in full state. Many air bubbles and imperfections are in glass. The glass is flaking on the inside. Can you tell me more about this? Jim Bebout 816-305-4705 Jim.Bebout
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From: Glenn Lario
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Coronet Fruit Jars
Date: 10-09-2004
Hi, I am hoping you can help me out. I inherited three fruit jars made by Coronet. They are apparently the only fruit jars made in British Columbia. A fellow offered me $100 for the set and there is a pint, quart and 2 quart in the set. I think the quart is a light purple colour and the others are clear. Do you know what these are worth? I looked on the web and read things about the 'red book value'. Is there a listing for these in this red book and if so could you let me know what that is? I would be most grateful. Sincerely, Glenn Lario Parksville, BC Canada
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From: T. Harmon
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bixby blue green bottle
Date: 10-09-2004
Hi again digger. I have a bottle that is clear blueish green and has "Bixby" printed on the bottom and "PATENTED MCH 6 83" on the side. I can't find any reference to it anywhere on the net. It has lots of little swirls in the glass and is a neat shape. It looks as if it either had no top or a cork stopper. Would you happen to know what it is? Terry
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From: efgbellmfire
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Coca Cola Bottle
Date: 10-09-2004
I have a 6 oz coca cola bottle in excellent shape, made in Vicksburg, MS. It has 'TRADE MARK REGISTERED" "BOTTLE PAT'D, DEC.25, 1923. How much is this bottle worth?
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From: Wayne Radcliffe
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: minature lady's leg
Date: 11-09-2004
Dear Digger I have miniature lady.s leg 5 1/4 in. long neck2 1/2 in. base 1 in. 12/16 th wide the bottom caves in it has 1/4 in. ring on bottom than bevels about 1/4 in. the lip has a 1/4 in. band about 3/8 in. Its dark green clear glass. I can not tell if lip is applied or not. The mold mark stops about 3/4 in.I also would to know how to clean it has bottle stain. I heard lady,s legs were bitters i am not sure if that is true. Best regards Wayne Wayne Radcliffe .
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From: Hdircks
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Purock Water Bottle
Date: 11-09-2004
HI Digger, I recently acquired two large bottles, I believe they are water bottles. They have a square shape and bottom measuring apporx 5" across. They are marked "Purock The Charles E. Hines Co. Philadelphia. On the bottom there is marked "343". Could you please give me some information about them? Perhaps their value also? Thanks. liz
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From: JOHN REEVES
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle with face cards
Date: 11-09-2004
I'm having trouble identifying a whiskey/ alcohol bottle. It appears to be in opaque yellowish glass, maybe custard glass. It is in the form of two cubes, one atop the other. Each of the resulting 8 faces has an image of a face card or ace. There is no label but a partial alcohol tax stamp on the neck that has the State of Florida identified as the taxing entity. Any ideas?
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From: DRAWDY100
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 11-09-2004
old jamaica rum bought at a estate sale a booklet came with it told about world war 11 the legend of lost liquor about 6' GREEN KNOW ITS OLD BUT IS IT WORTH ANYTHING DRAWDY100
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From: Polly Lacoco
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Listerine Bottle
Date: 11-09-2004
Dear Digger, I found this listerine bottle on the beach and I was wondering how old it might be? It says Listerine at the top and Lambert Pharmacal Co. at the bottom. Sincerely, Zoe Lacoco
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From: Marilyn9
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1840 E.C. Booz's Old Cabin Whiskey bottle
Date: 11-09-2004
Have above bottle, address 120 Walnut St. Phil. Bottom marked Nuline, New Jersey & is circled. Bottle is purple. Probably considered new but someone gave to me 25 yrs. ago. On roof of house says "E.C. Booz's Old Cabin Whiskey plus on side & other side is 120 Walnut St. Philadelphia. Is this an antique & what is the approximate value. Thank you very much.
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From: fishindude
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottle question
Date: 11-09-2004
Hello, I have an old jar that is called THE LINCOLN JAR 8" tall x 3" at the base. Looks like a 2 seamed mold. I was told that it could be a fruit jar and there are only a couple in existance. I have no knowledge and cannot find anything on the internet about this jar except your website and thought I might ask you if you might have any history or knowledge about it. If you like I could I could send you a picture of it. I appreciate any time or response you could give me. I do own quite a few of your books and could not find it there either..THANK YOU!!!! Chuck......
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From: Tammy McKinniss
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 12-09-2004
Dear Digger, I am writing because there is a gentlemen by the name of Ron who has sent you a letter and pictures of a 12 gallon glass bottle from 1918. I too have a bottle exactly the same. the bottom has 12g 1918 on it, 26" high 46 1/4 " in diam . and has a small c on the side close to the top. the lip of the bottle is 1 1/2 " high and 11" around the outside and 6" on the inside of the lip. the glass seems to be about 5/8 inch thick. there are 3 seam line, and the lip looks and feels as if it was added. I would like to know what this bottle contained and if there is a value. thank you. Tammy
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From: Lance S. Cooper
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: I have the following....
Date: 12-09-2004
BlankHello, I have the following bottles and wondered what the value of each would be, I will not hold you to it or anything, but I am clueless as to the value of these and probably would not sell them. they make great decor; thanks for any values you may be able to help me with: "Lightning Cough Drops No Relief No Pay" "Lea & Perrins Worcester Sauce" Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic" "Patronized By the Queen Townsends Stone Brewed Ginger Beer" 1897 thanks, lance cooper
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From: Amy richnam
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Amber jug
Date: 12-09-2004
Hi, I am asking about a Jug my son found me. It is from John Puhl Products Company of Chicago,Ill. On the bottle it says Fleecy White,is Amber colored and has a thumb hole. My husband thinks it some sort of bleach bottle. Could you please date it or price it. Maybe some info about the company I could research? Thank You, Amy
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From: jodyTo: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 2 old bottles
Date: 12-09-2004
I found the bigger bottle in Leona TX. underneath a house about 12" down. on front it says federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle, on back it says half pint. could you please tell me what this is? the smaller one I found underneath concrete in downtown Conroe, TX remodeling an old building, on the neck it says 2 1/2 oz, with no side seams, the bigger one has the side seams from bottom of bottle to top of neck, but not on the base. thank you
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From: AGNES WALKER
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: julis wile ship decanter 32/64
Date: 13-09-2004
Hello Digger, I have a painted and fired ceramic or porcelain ship decanter about 16" in length with a metal or tin screw-on top. It is in excellent condition. It has a label reading Julius Wile & Sons Co., Inc 1877, Importers, New York, Sole Agents for the USA. Another label Creme de Menthe. Painted on the bow of the ship is FRANCE, LE HAVRE. Hand painted on the bottom is 191 Garnier Liqueurs and Made in Italy 32/64. On the stern of the ship is painted ENGHIEN PARIS, FRANCE. The bottle has been opened, but some of the liquid is still in it. Obviously, it is a creme de menthe bottle. Was the bottle made in Italy for Julius Wile, and the liqueur made in New York? My father purchased this bottle years ago in his ramblings in an antique shop. Would it have any monetary value at all, or is it just a collector's item? Thanks for your help. I really love this bottle. It has a lot of character! Agnes
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From: Mzpill
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 13-09-2004
I found an old amber glass bottle with rolled lip and an old deteriorating cork in it with the embossed letter Dxol around near the top and on the bottom. I can't find any reference to it, can you help me? Carol
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From: TERRI GRAHAM
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 13-09-2004
There was some old bottles found in Oakland ca. Where the cypress freeway went down in the earthquake and one of them is a 4" square bottle with raised letters "frank millers crown (raised crown) dressing new York usa with the #21 on the bottom. Can you tell me if this is worth anything?
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From: Mark Carson
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Carolina Dairy Products Milk Bottle
Date: 13-09-2004
Hi Digger, I live on the Pamlico River Near Bath, N.C. Today I was walking in my yard and saw a small piece of exposed glass. I started digging and found an old milk bottle, without any scratches or chips. It is 9 3/4 inches tall and round. There is a scalloped pattern coming from neck down. At top front,in a circle is "NC Approved". Under the lip it says "Milk For Health In A Bottle For Safety" Back says sealed BB 48.Bottom has Large C with circle in middle,Duraglas in cursive writing,8 then"symbol" then 81. The symbol looks almost like an eye. Bottom front says "registered" Main front says One Quart Liquid. "Carolina Dairy Products Inc. Quality Dairy Products" all in a Large circle. At bottom "rim" of bottle it looks like"MLX 490-120".(very small letters) I haven't been able to find any Carolina Dairy Milk Bottles listed on-line, but this was a fairly well known Dairy in this area when I was a kid.(50's and 60's). No paint on bottle. Everything is embossed. Any idea how old this is?. Also, is it at all rare? Thanks, Mark C.
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From: M G profess
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Unknown Whisky Bottle
Date: 13-09-2004
Dear Digger, I wonder if this question has ever come up before. Attached is a photo from the original Star Trek series episode in which Scotty uses his most cherished whisky to drink and invading alien under the table in order to save the Enterprise. There are probably a lot of Trekkers out there who would love to know what kind of bottle this is (yes, I'm one of them), and whether the label on it is the original whisky label, or a made up "futuristic" brand. I had suspicions it might be an "Old Rarity" bottle, but the sides seem to be kind of "lumpy" (like rough hewn rock) and the only "Old Rarity" bottles I've seen have smooth sides. Any ideas? Many thanks, Mark
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From: Mike Walker
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fairchild pepsin bottle
Date: 13-09-2004
Digger, I was wondering if you had any information on a medicine bottle, embossed: PEPSENCIA ESSENCE OF PEPSINE FAIRCHILD The bottle stands about 7 3/4 inches tall, 3 1/2 inches wide, and 2 inches deep. It is clear, with a couple of bubbles. Top is flat, and looks like it would have had a cork. Seam does not go to the top of the mouth. Seam stops just above the shoulder, and you can see rings underneath the lip. Any help would be appreciated! Picture has been enclosed. Thanks Mike Walker
Here's the story behind your bottle Fairchild Bros. & Foster Value is probably $25-40. Digger
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From: Brian McWilliams
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 13-09-2004
Hello, I picked up a full old? coca cola bottle at a garage sale. It has a metal cap that is twist off and reseal able. On the cap it says Bottled by Cocal Cola bottling company Chicago Chicago Illinois 60619. It has embossed Coke on one side Coca Cola on the other side. On the bottom it says not to be refilled it has some numbers and The "H" in the anchor symbol for Anchor Hocking. It has a plain white paper label that has 18 cents (symbol for cents not words). I was wondering if this bottle is actually old enough to cost 18 cents or if it is a repro or a promo or what??? I have been searching the internet and have found nothing. I would really appreciate it if you could give me an idea of what it is thanks.
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From: Carol Bitting
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hayner combination lock stopper
Date: 13-09-2004
I have a Hayner's patent combination lock stopper- Patented April 20,1897. It is in a box with instructions on how to use. It is a dial lock. Does it have any value? Thank you for your time. N.C. Bitting
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From: Neil & Debbie Clancy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: dimple whiskey
Date: 14-09-2004
Hi Digger, I have a 750 ml John Haig 12 year old Superior de luxe Scotch Whisky in a Ceramic Decanter (blue), that my husband brought back from overseas some 30 years ago. It is unopened and still in its original hard plastic container with the ends a blue colour, it has a gold cord handle. I would be interested to know how much it is worth before the drinkers in the family decide to open it. Many thanks Deborah Clancy
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From: SBEBOUT10
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Fwd: us navy bottle pictures
Date: 14-09-2004
Digger, attached is the picture you requested. Just want to know your thoughts as if this is a reproduction or an original. Thanks, Jim Bebout
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From: Donna Pederson
To: Digger jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: bottles
Date: 14-09-2004
Hi Digger, thanks for that information. How about a bottle that says: Liquozone, The Liquid Ozone...this is the funniest thing I have seen yet. I guess you an tell I am new at this. thanks for your time. Donna At 02:40 PM9/2/2004
, you wrote: both are on my site. Quite a bit on Pluto Use the search feature. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks Digger ----- Original Message -----
From: "Donna Pederson"
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004
12:30 PM
Subject: bottles I was wondering if you have ever heard of "Wizard Oil, or "Pluto Water" (the Pluto Water bottle has an embossed devil on the bottom, with horns and a couple of long arrows. I can not fine anything on these to bottles I have. Thanks, Donna
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From: Trina
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 14-09-2004
i have found an old bottle and was hoping you could tell me a little something about it. It is and iridescent blue, about 8.5" tall, on one side it has a picture of a man and say "lee w. Minton" and "71w" in a circle with a leave pattern around the bottom of the circle. the other side says "international president, glass bottle blowers association of the united states & Canada 1946-1971". thanks for any info! katrina
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From: alex edith
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 14-09-2004
Hi digger, I have an Irish Mist decanter about 19 inches tall made by Coronetti Cunarodo Italy. It is called Irish Soldier Irish Brigade Austrian Army. Circa 1750. It has the name Heublein Inc on the box. It is in very good condition except the cork seal has been removed and replaced after the contents were removed. The box is in fair shape. Can you give me any information about age and value. Thanks, Alex
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From: Steven Vanleuvan
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle Found
Date: 14-09-2004
Hello My name is steve. Today I was working with my father at a job clearing land for a house and I found a bottle. The Bottle is clear with a light blue tint and is about 6.5 inches tall and says P.W. Perkins on the front with a star in the middle with Tannersville, N.Y. under it. On the back of the bottle it says this bottle is not to be sold. I was wondering if you could tell me an approximate worth of my new find. Thank you.
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From: Shawny
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottles
Date: 14-09-2004
Hi Digger, I looked these up online and couldn't find any record of them on several sites. Do you have any idea what they're worth, how old, etc? I just found the newer Owl Company bottle in my yard. The older smaller one was given to me. I don't know about the cobalt bottle. There's no writing on it. This one says "Keasbey & Mattison Co. Chemists, Ambler PA These look old but I can't see any markings... I also have a "CEO C. Frye Portland, ME" bottle with mortar & pestle, and three "S. Oberdeener, Pharmacist, Santa Clara" bottles in three different sizes. There's also an amethyst colored bottle "Louis Juussiy & Co." that looks old but is in such good condition, it might not be old. Any info. would be helpful. Thank you very much, Shawny
Here's the story Keasbey & Mattison
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From: IBaByPhAt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: searching for old bottle
Date: 14-09-2004
hey digger I was hoping you might be able to help me locate a old bottle I believe it was from the European area I believe it was a milk bottle that has the name lister on it . any information you could give me would be great thank you . keith murphy
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From: Toni HicksTo: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Old Taylor Whiskey Bottle with Glass Stopper
Date: 15-09-2004
Hi Digger, We bought an Old Taylor Whiskey bottle at an Estate Sale for $1. It has a Glass Stopper and is marked 1 B on bottom. It is bottled in bond and has the 1897 bottled in bond act on label on back of bottle. Can you tell me the approximate age of this bottle? I have included pictures. Thank you, Toni Hicks
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From: James Grundy
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: value of 4 gallon pickle jar of 1858
Date: 15-09-2004
HELLO, I wanted to know the value of a (4) gallon pickle jar. It was patented in November OF 1858. THANK YOU, CALVIN SYLESTINE
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From: Al and Lorraine
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: JAMES BUCHANAN & CO. LTD. DISTILLERS
Date: 15-09-2004
Digger, I recently came across an old whiskey bottle from James Buchanan & Co. Ltd. The glass is a yellow/green color. Below their name is a crest with unicorns under a crown, followed below by "BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING". It is a small squat bottle with a cork top. Any idea of the age? Regards, Al LeBlanc.
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From: "Cotton, Patti J
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004
8:07 PM
Subject: BottleQuestion DIGGER... I HAVE A BOTTLE, APPROXIMATELY 12" HIGH, THAT STATES ON THE SIDE OF IT..MALAKOFF BITTERS, PATENTED SEPT 19, 1866. I CANNOT FIND ANYTHING ON THE NET WITH THE NAME OF MALAKOFF BITTERS. SUGGESTIONS? THANK YOU PATTI
Round embossed on the shoulder....extremely rare...value not sure
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From: HHSPUD
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 15-09-2004
How do you clean bottles that have the hard stains inside? hhspud Thanks, Harold
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From: Juanita Speirs
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Schenely Whiskey Bottle
Date: 15-09-2004
I have recently been given a 28" tall, 30" around brown glass Schenely whiskey bottle from my aunt and uncle's estate. It has paper labels and the one on the back says "pre war whiskey." It has been converted to a lamp. I assume these were used at retailers for advertising. I'd appreciate any information you could give me along with some idea of it's value. Thank you, Juanita Speirs
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From: Joseph Bonilla
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Dalmau Tarragona
Date: 16-09-2004
Hi I recently came across a peculiar bottle. It has a light brown leather covering the whole bottle. It also has a wooden cork with a gold chain. In front of the bottle you have 2 silver and black like spanish enblems the size of a nickel in front. Has no date It just says the name on top of the bottle. Help me out please. Thank you JOE
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From: WILLIAM BUTLER
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 16-09-2004
I found a amber colored Kerr jar at a flea market about two weeks ago and was wondering if you could tell me anything about it. It has Betsy Ross sewing on a flag on one side and the first American flag on the other side. I was just trying to figure out how old it might be Thank you, Dianne Butler
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From: Alan Stephens
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Two Bottles
Date: 16-09-2004
Digger, When time permits, please give me any info you have regarding age, rarity, value and history of these two bottles. Photos attached. If you need additional info, 1. Dark brown, 7" high, embossed with "Gay-Ola" "Memphis, Tenn." 2. Pale Green, 9 1/4" high (long), no markings, seam runs to just below added top, rounded bottom Thanks for your help. Alan D. Stephens 38 Silver Fox Lane Pisgah Forest, NC
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From: Tracy Floyd
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Pepsi 1974 salute to clemson
Date: 16-09-2004
Hi Digger! Great site! I have a 1974 commemorative Pepsi bottle that salutes Clemson's undefeated home season. It is a 12oz soda, unopened and full. It has a Clemson tiger paw with the coaches listed on one side and the scores of their home games on the other side. It also has imprinted at the bottom of the bottle: Anderson, SC Any idea of the value?
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From: perry
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BOLS Musikflasche mit Tanzerin (Lucas Bols)
Date: 07-09-2004
I have this bottle that has apricot brandy in it and its a music box with a dancing ballerina inside unopened seal still intact its kind of a bell shape bottle clear glass wondering how old it is and how much its worth if anything g.perry
Here's the story on your Bols Bottle
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From: Sinwitch
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: odd decanter with no co. name
Date: 16-09-2004
Digger, I bought a jug style decanter in a thrift store yesterday and love the decoration on it but am having trouble finding out anything about it. There is one like it on e-bay and they know nothing about they're either. It looks like one from a liqueur store collectable but no company name. It also reminds me of Avon, again no Avon mark. It looks black or dark brown until you hold it towards light and look into it, than you can see that is ROYAL PURPLE. It has an Egyptian decoration around the middle of Cleo and Marci Anthony, the Nile, boat, pyramids, et. This has seams and a large stopper which is white and cork lined. The bottom is real hard to read as if the embossed info kinda melted or was never very prominent to begin with. It says Federal law forbids the--------- or use of this bottle, et and the numbers read D-334 118 62 7. Please Help I want to know what I have, age and maker if you could Please. Thank You Cindy
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From: infosutton
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 16-09-2004
Have lots of old bottles in wicker. can't find a place to value them, can you help. I have attached an example of one. It is an I. W. Harper bottle that looks like it is from the 1800's blown in mold maybe. hard to tell. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sincerely Mike Sutton
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From: BLUE2BUNNY
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Question about a milk bottle
Date: 16-09-2004
Dear Digger, I have heard talk of a milk bottle that is cobalt blue and is embossed Sherman hotel college inn. Do you know of this bottle? Thanks, Janey
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From: Trent/Shannon
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: How much are these worth?
Date: 16-09-2004
Was wondering how much the following items are worth? Unopened brown gallon bottle of moonshine. It has a tag on it saying "1922" and "grape/dry." Also, unopened 1946 bottle of 7-UP. Thanks for your help. Shannon
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From: SAGEV7
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: pre-war whiskey
Date: 16-09-2004
I have just acquired an unopened bottle of Security brand pre-war whiskey. The label on the back says US General Bonded Warehouse No. 3 1st District of Missouri-Permit no. Mo-P-2. Security warehouse & Investment Co. Produced prior to January 16th, 1920, by Woolner Dist. Co., Distiller. There is much more on the back. A caution notice and after that for medicinal purposes only. Sale or use for other purposes will cause heavy penalties to be inflicted. This is 100 proof. Have you seen anything like this before? Is it very common? Should I be concerned that this is of great value or just pack it away where I found it? Thanks in advance for your response. Margaret Jimenez Santa Barbara, California
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From: ChCha13
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 16oz , dr pepper bottle.
Date: 17-09-2004
i have a odd shaped bottle , I would like to know what it might be worth and any information that u might be able to give to me. thanks chcha13
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From: Tejjsr
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 17-09-2004
Hi digger, I recently found a amber colored Hi Lex 1qt bottle floating on some debri down the Mississippi River, and on the bottom of the bottle is the word duraglas and under that is the #9 in a square, #1 in a circle,#0 in a square, and below that #2. in a square. Any information on this bottle would be appreciated. Thanx Tina
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From: Belinda Williams
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 17-09-2004
Hi I have received a bottle (old) from my mother its dated 1835 and is Garrett's & Company... it is a liquid colors I am assuming it was what they had as food color. Can you help me find the value of this. and please e-mail me at Belindaj_w thank you
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From: Restore7
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: whitehouse apple
Date: 17-09-2004
I have a Whitehouse vinegar jug shaped like an apple. It holds 2 quarts. when was it made? why is one of the leaves embossed flat could it be were the label was? I believe it took a cork it has a pour spout. About what do this jugs sale for?
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From: rob robins
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle
Date: 17-09-2004
I have the bottle that was made into # 7 Denver bronco. the back says " exclusively colonial china" and "O.B.R. Kentucky straight bourbon 86 proof whiskey 4/5 quart bottled by nation hill co, st louis, mo " on the bottom is" liquor bottle 185 created by paul lux 1972" CAN YOU TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THIS , AND MAYBE ITS WORTH? Thanks Rob
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From: Sandi Sturgeon
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bols Ballerina bottle
Date: 17-09-2004
I have a bottle of Bols liqueur with a ballerina wearing a red dress inside, that has the seal in place. The bottle has a date (Jan. 1, 1868.), but that cannot be the bottling date as the music box is made of plastic. The music box works and plays the Le Bleu Danube. The bottle has gold liqueur with gold flecks in it. I would like to know a bit more about this bottle and what it would be worth approximately. Kathy Walker
Here's the story: Bols Bottles
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From: Andrea Barclay _
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Snow White glass bottle
Date: 17-09-2004
Hi there, I have this old glass drink bottle that says "Snow White" on it, and has little snowflakes all over. Do you think it's worth anything? Someone told me that it's worth around $30... but I'm skeptical. Can you please help me? Thanks!! ~Andrea B.
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From: Louise Rosa
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Seeking information
Date: 18-09-2004
Hi! During excavation for a new septic system at my cottage on Cape Cod, an old glass soda bottle was found. It reads Hyannis Well Spring Beverages. It is an 8 fluid ounce bottle from the Hyannis Well Spring Beverage Co. The bottom of the bottle has: Duraglas, 4 55 An I with a circle around it, G215, and an X. I would appreciate any information you could provide. :-) Regards, Louise Rosa
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From: Bunnygert
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Display bottles
Date: 18-09-2004
Digger- We have two large whiskey display bottles. One is "Golden Wedding" and it stands approximately 3 feet tall. The second is Park & Tilfod and stands about 25" tall. We're wondering what these are worth. The Park & Tilford bottle is missing the cap. Thanks, Gert & Bunny
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From: Heston63
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: genuine porcelian.
Date: 18-09-2004
Hello my name is Christine I went to a yard sale and bought an American traditional series. American distilling co. genuine porcelain by J. young 1969,williamsburg capital of Virginia 1699-1780 decanter. could you please tell me the value of this whiskey decanter thank you Christine.
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From: Mike Ganas
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Full & Corked Antique Bottle
Date: 18-09-2004
I've had this bottle for some years now in my collection. Normally I collect miniature whiskey bottles (1940's-earlier, full and sealed) but this one seemed pretty unique. It's approximately 7-8" tall. Shape is rounded rectangular. The only markings are on the bottom, "8 oz." The seam stops just below the lip and right at the base. There are no chips or cracks that I can see. There's some old dirty residue on the top and shoulders (don't know the proper term) but it's minimal. The bottle is still corked and is still full of original contents. A thick black liquid. The stuff is super-thick. Everyone I've talked to has said late 1800's/early 1900's. I don't know where it came from, I bought it from someone who couldn't tell me either. I would like to know the value and contents. I've considered using a hypodermic needle to draw some of the liquid out for testing. Will the contents affect the value? Also, should this turn out to be a medicine bottle and contain opiates, will I get in trouble for owning it or selling it? Thanks in advance. Mike Ganas.
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From: Michaelbwilm
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 18-09-2004
Digger, I recently came across a set of three bottles of straight Kentucky Bourbon. One bottle has a Lieutant S.C Robertson,1890 on it It also has a picture of the painter Fredric Remington (1861-1909) on it. The other bottles have a picture of The Cowboy,1902, and The Indian Trapper,1902. They are still sealed and and are (25.4 fl.oz) The seal has never been broken. On the bottom of each they read 20 Liquruor 2 79 bottle with a letter p circled. My question is how much do you believe there worth, and how old are they? Thanks ruth!
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From: Don and Marilyn Pillar
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Removing siphon from seltzer bottle?
Date: 18-09-2004
Hello Digger Today at a garage sale I purchased two seltzer bottles. They are both clear in color. One is from "Kinan Bottling Works, Niagara Falls, NY", and the other "FKS of Tonawanda, NY". I want to clean them thoroughly but I am unable to remove the spout or the siphon. What is the secret? Looking forward to your reply. Thanks. Sincerely, Don
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From: Judy Mother
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 18-09-2004
Hi Digger, I just found a bottle that says "Federal law prohibits sale or re-use of this bottle". And has no name on it. I assume it may be a whiskey bottle. Have you any idea what it might be and how old? Thanks, Judy
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From: pamdowling
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Bottle question - please help
Date: 18-09-2004
Hi! I just picked up a bottle at a junk store and the man didn't know anything about it. -Me neither, but for some reason I had to have it. After researching bottles on the web it appears that it came from a 3 piece mold. I am trying to figure out the company it came from. It is clear glass, 11 3/4 inches tall, it has small bubbles here and there throughout. The lower part of the bottle has no seams, then there is a seam circling the bottle at the shoulder area, and seams on both sides from the shoulder to just below the top. The top has a lip (where the seam ends) then it is smooth to the top opening(about 1 and 1/4 inch). The bottom has the letters W.W. in cursive writing - approx 3/4 inch in height, and underneath that is ll -approx. 3/8 inch high. I would appreciate ANY information you may be able to give me. I think that I have just bought the first bottle in my new bottle collection. It is so interesting wondering where this bottle has been for so many years, where it came from, who might have drank the contents... I'm hooked. Please e-mail me back at pam dowling Thank you ! Pam
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From: Cheryl Meyers _
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Could you please tell me
Date: 20-09-2004
Digger Hello! I have a coke bottle Brown, made in Pittsburgh. It is straight sided, and marked made in Pittsburgh. The bottle is in great shape. Would you know how much this would be worth? No chips, nothing. Thank you Cheryl meyers
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From: Don and Marilyn Pillar
To: 'Digger' jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: RE: Removing siphon from seltzer bottle?
Date: 19-09-2004
Hi Digger Thank you for the information. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my e-mail. I have bookmarked your web site as one of my Favorites and I am looking forward to the article on Seltzer bottles. Thanks again. Sincerely, Don -----Original Message-----
From: Digger [mail
To:jaok20@bottlebooks.com] Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004
10:04 AM
To: Don and Marilyn Pillar
Subject: Re: Removing siphon from seltzer bottle? Siphon head were permanently mounted. They did not remove the top to refill them. I have one too that is half full but cannot remove the top without destroying it. Look for an article soon on my web site on Seltzer bottles. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks Digger ----- Original Message -----
From: Don and mail
To:thepillars Marilyn Pillar
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004
6:54 PM
Subject: Removing siphon from seltzer bottle? Hello Digger Today at a garage sale I purchased two seltzer bottles. They are both clear in color. One is from "Kinan Bottling Works, Niagara Falls, NY", and the other "FKS of Tonawanda, NY". I want to clean them thoroughly but I am unable to remove the spout or the siphon. What is the secret? Looking forward to your reply. Thanks. Sincerely, Don
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From: Judy Mother
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 19-09-2004
Hi, I have a bottle that has Towle's Log Cabin Maple Syrup embossed on it. It is shaped like an old whiskey bottle, round. I can't find it anywhere. Got any Idea how old it might be? Thanks Judy
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From: PESTERKIT2
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: canning jar?
Date: 19-09-2004
5 1/2 H 3" W On bottom there is a K then 1873 then an 8. Jar has 4 stars around the neck area and a glass lid with rubber gasket and metal clamp closure. can u help me. I appreciate it. Thank you Candy
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From: winton
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: antique bottle
Date: 19-09-2004
Hi I have a bottle given to me by a friend. He told me it is 100 years old thought it is from Poland came from his father who was in Foreign Service. I have done some research I know it has a pontil mark on bottom, glass is a little wavy to me, some bubbles. The bottle has a flower design on front and back with a daisy or sunburst on both sides. Interested in lip is rolled but not perfectly round. The bottle is clear, square and base is indented. Measurements are 12 ½ high x 5 ½ x4 ¾. The bottle is in good condition with no chips or cracks as far as I can tell. I would be grateful if you are able to ID and value
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From: Carl Quirico
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: lea & perrins
Date: 19-09-2004
Hello, so glad I found your site. Several years ago I found and old Lea & Perrins bottle top out in the forest. The bottle top is AQUA and has 2 seams running down the sides. The bottle top has some air bubbles and a seam mark. The bottle top believe it or not, is in perfect condition! I have done some research and found out there was a old mining town around there that burnt in 1905. Any help and any value to this piece would be appreciated! Thanks, Carl from Spokane, Washington State
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From: Lauri Andrews
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 19-09-2004
Hi, I have a clear bottle found here in Daytona Beach, Florida that I cannot find any info on ?The following are raised lettering on the bottle. ?Registered 6 ½ Fl. Oz.? / ?Property Of Lowe Bottling Works Daytona, FLA. / ?This bottle not to be sold? / and lastly, a raised ?L? on the bottom of the bottle. And on the very back at base is ?CHATT 21?. Thanks for your help!
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From: Glenn Lario
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Re: Coronet Fruit Jars
Date: 19-09-2004
Wow! Thanks Digger! I appreciate your helping me out. That gives me a better position to deal from on these. Take care, Glenn
From: "Digger" jaok20@bottlebooks.com
To: "Glenn Lario" riverbeat
Subject: Re: Coronet Fruit Jars
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004
15:26:18 -0400 Sounds like a deal - for him - the Red book several years old lists them for $125-175 each..two quart might be even better than that. ----- Original Message -----
From: Glenn Lario
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Friday, September 10, 2004
7:21 PM
Subject: Coronet Fruit Jars Hi, I am hoping you can help me out. I inherited three fruit jars made by Coronet. They are apparently the only fruit jars made in British Columbia. A fellow offered me $100 for the set and there is a pint, quart and 2 quart in the set. I think the quart is a light purple colour and the others are clear. Do you know what these are worth? I looked on the web and read things about the 'red book value'. Is there a listing for these in this red book and if so could you let me know what that is? I would be most grateful. Sincerely, Glenn Lario Parksville, BC Canada
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From: Doonesberry22
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BOTTLES
Date: 19-09-2004
Hello, my name is donna greer, and have quite the collection of bottles from my yard, that floated up. Medicine, and wine. I am interested in selling them at an auction or to someone who would appreciate them. Thank you donna
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From: The Stinsons
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: bottle of u zo
Date: 19-09-2004
My brother in law found a bottle under his mother's house while he was working on it. It was a greenish bottle with a red label and a drink name called u zo. Do you know anything about this bottle or soft drink? Steve
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From: flutterbye
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hope you can help
Date: 19-09-2004
I tried finding this on the internet with no luck. While doing so I came across your site, hope you can help. I recently found a pint jar, I assume a canning jar at a yard sale. On the side it says Medford French's Prepared Mustard. On the bottom it has the Anchor Hocking raised stamp plus the numbers 5781 on one side and 97 on other. Also it came with an canning jar lid with glass seal. On top of lid says Atlas, on inside lid says genuine Boyd's Cap for Mason Jar. Both are in very good condition. Could you please tell me the history of this jar and it's original lid. Also about what it's worth. Thanks Debra Snodgrass Says Prepared Says French's Says Mustard Says Medord The Anchor Hocking stamp numbers 5781 on one end and 97 on other Says Boyd Cap for Mason Jar
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From: Glw3244
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: 1957 whiskey
Date: 19-09-2004
Hi I have an unopened bottle in a vinyl zippered bag, it is made by Hiram Walker and sons in Walkerville Canada in 1957 it is called Carleton Tower rare old whisky limited 25 oz 86 proof wg 304. can you tell me what it is worth ? Georgia Mackinnon
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From: NIKKII1160
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question
Date: 19-09-2004
i have a bottle that is previously listed .. on your site the franks kidney and liver cure but unlike that questions mine does have the Wheaton nj on the bottom along with a few other markings can you tell me if this is worth anything and if so how much . thanks a bunch Nicole I also have a few pieces of Gladstone china picture on front is of gardens of nova Scotia bottom has the normal stamp but also made in England est over 80 yrs are they worth any thing.. as well as a few Johann Havilland pieces made in Bavaria Germany pattern blue garland... nay info you can give would be great
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From: victor jones pam.
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: old bottles
Date: 20-09-2004
Dear Sir, I have recently found an old bottle. it is embossed with the words J.C.ENO'S and underneath it has got effervescing fruit salt. Could you please tell me a bit more about this bottle. Thank you. P. Jones
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From: Susannah
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 20-09-2004
Thank you very much in advance for any assistance you may be able to give me, although this is almost outside the box for bottle questions. I don't know where else to turn though. Very puzzling piece. I assume it's related to a bottle. Lightweight inexpensive metal well with birds flying above makes me think it might have been made in the 30's during the popularity of the Disney Snow White era referenced to the wishing well. Slides onto a wine sized cork, but of course that doesn't work because the bucket on the loose chain gets pushed up. Thank you for your reply, Susannah
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From: Deborah Dodd
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 20-09-2004
SEPT. 20, 2004
Digger, I have a cobalt blue bottle with pontil bottom. The bottle is thick and rather heavy. It is very similar to the old wine bottles of England. The bottle is a mallet style bottle and has an applied seal. The applied glass seal is close to the portion of the bottle where the neck of the bottle begins. The glass seal says jn Greenhow on the first line of the seal and then says wilms. Burg on the second line of the seal and on the third line of the seal is the date 1770. I have researched and discovered the seal will state the name of the recipient of the wine bottle. I then, looked up old settlers of Williamsburg va. And found that indeed the john Greenhow family was a well known name among the settlers of Williamsburg. I do not know if reproductions of this type bottle and seal were ever produced. I got the bottle from my grandmothers home when she died and have no other information on the bottle. Please help. Do you know who I could take the bottle to in my area for additional help in dating the bottle. Thanking you in advance, debby dodd
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From: Joe Woitte
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: sturgis dakota gold bourbon
Date: 20-09-2004
digger, I have two bottles of dakota gold bourbon with the sturgis logo on them. one is dated 1995, and the other is dated 1996. how can I find out about their worth, and who is collecting them? joe
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From: wayne sandra
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Emailing: IMG_0961
Date: 20-09-2004
Hi Digger, I know this bottle is of little value with its condition but I would still like to find out its use in the past if possible. I found it when an excavation was done at a sawmill and then later a brewery site. There is a cork still stuck inside, and if I read the date codes right it is from 1876. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Wayne
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From: Brian & Mari
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Cognac Bottle
Date: 20-09-2004
I have a unopened bottle of cognac that was given to me by a guest from France in 1989. It is a Camus Napoleon bottle and is in gold. It say Bi-Centennial DE La Revolution Francaise 1789-1989 on the back. It is in the original box with a small pamphlet written in French. The bottle looks like a book and has a painting of Danton on the front and Robespierre on the back. Any ideas of what this is worth?
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From: Joseph Luke
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: my bottle
Date: 20-09-2004
;I have found an old bottle on a beach in Nelson, New Zealand which looks like it is covered in blue opal and is in good condition but it doesn't have a name on it accept an x on the bottom and I have been told that it is an old square rigger gin bottle. Would you be able to help me in finding out if it would be worth anything. I have enclosed 2 pictures of it, unfortunately I do not have a picture of the bottom
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From: ROBIN BOOTH
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: decanter with federal law warning
Date: 21-09-2004
We have a question about a clear glass bottle/decanter we purchased at a second hand store. We don't have a picture yet but we will try to describe it. It has an indented bottom with 16 raised ridges (looks like an orange juicer), around the inner rim (on bottom) it reads, " FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS THE SALE OR REUSE OF THIS BOTTLE D 156 7 55." It stands about 10 3/4 in. high, 13 1/2 with the stopper. It's shape reminds you of a genie bottle. There are 4 raised tear drop shapes around the bottle with about 1 in. spaces between them. The top of the neck is square with rounded sides and corners that are slightly curved upwards. The stopper stands 4 1/8 in. high incl. cork, triangular in shape all sides relatively flat including the top which is approx. 1 in. wide.
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From: Vanvynckt
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 21-09-2004
Digger, My plumber found an old beer bottle while digging a sewer line. It is brown, shaped like a small Bailey's Irish Creme bottle, and is embossed with the words, "Gottfried Brewing Co." at the top of the base, and "Chicago, ILL." at the bottom (forming a circular pattern). In the middle (in cursive) is the word "Invigorator". Number "381" appears on the bottom of the bottle. The lip on the bottle appears much as they do today. Condition is very good. Is it old and/or worth anything? Thanks, Ron.
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From: Linda Marie
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: question regarding January 2001 ASK DIGGER Questions
Date: 21-09-2004
Would you be able to provide me with this Betty Medford's email address. I realize that she asked you the following question over 3 years ago. I would like very much to purchase that J.A. MORDIC milk bottle she found. Here is her question to you and your answer follows. Please help me! J.A. Mordic is very important to me because I recently learned that he fathered me in 1940. I am 63 now and would absolutely love to have that milk bottle. I knew he was a dairy farmer. "While cleaning out an old smoke house on my husband's parent's farm, we discovered several boxes of old milk bottles. Most are round quart bottles but there are also a couple of pint bottles. Some have the names of the dairy embossed on them. There are two Brinkley dairys "Whitson Dairy" and "J.A.MORDIC". There was also two from "Jersey Farm Dairy W.V. HOPPER & SON MEMPHIS, and one with "FLORIDA STORE BOTTLE" on one side, it has 3 cents embossed around the top, and the shape of the state with FLORIDA embossed on the other side of the bottle. It also has a large 3 cents embossed on the bottom and "Duraglas" along with the numbers 17, 1, and 4 around a small oval figure. Most of the bottles have Registered and Sealed 52 around the bottom edge except the pint bottle. It has Registered Sealed 1-11-14. The bottom of it has "ARK. DAIRY SUPPLY CO LITTLE ROCK ARK." and the letter "S" and the number "42". I would appreciate any information you can give me about these bottles. Sincerely, Betty Medford Betty, there are so many milk bottles around that it would be impossible to even list them all. Every state had hundreds even thousands. I'd estimate the round embossed bottles to have a value of $5-15. Yours being from the South might bring more, but I do not know the market. Digger"
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From: jpascaretti
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Seagram’s 5 crown bottle
Date: 21-09-2004
Hello, I have an old bottle of Seagram's 5 crown. On lower part of the bottle near the bottom it says 4/5 quart. The original seal is not broken, however, about 1/4 of the whiskey has evapoated. I also have a full bottle of Seagram's 83 from 1968. How much do you think these bottles are worth? Also, what year is the Seagram's 5 crown from. Thanks for your time and response. J.P.
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From: Lucie Bouvrais lucie.
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 22-09-2004
Hello I search a piece of information of the Bolls ballerina bottle. Can you please send me the name of the one who made these bottles ? Thank you! Please excuse me for my English, I am French !
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From: Marilyn & Terrance
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Vento Wine Bottles-Faces of the World
Date: 22-09-2004
Attached are the pictures of the set I have. Can you tell me what the set of these bottles are worth. I have the complete set of 12, including booklets, all sealed, a couple of the labels have a little damage. Also have the original carton they were packed in, plus the individual boxes except the one for #7808 - Blackbeard the Pirate. Bottles are 11 1/2" high. 7801 Sea Captain 7802 American Indian Chief 7803 Scottish Bagpiper 7804 Islander 7805 Chinese Warlord 7806 King Tut 7807 Leprechaun 7808 Blackbeard the pirate 7809 Arabic Sheik 7810 Napoleon 7811 Russian Cossack 7812 Freedom-loving Parisian Thank you in advance for any help you can give me on this. Marilyn Schrimpf
Here's a link to the answer about these bottles Vento Bottles
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From: COZMEONE
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: BottleQuestion
Date: 22-09-2004
found in great grandfather's "junk" 7 1/2 in tall4 in wide BIM can't find anyone that has been able to helpR LYNCH suggested I mail you a pic thank you for looking jack stephenson
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From: Seleste Stephens.
To: 'jaok20@bottlebooks.com' jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject:
Date: 22-09-2004
I have an item which I thought was a salt shaker but I guess it is not because it doesn't open to fill it. The base is like a small saucer with the top protruding part coming out of the center of the saucer. The protrusion is about 2" diameter and 4-5" tall and covered with holes on the top. I think it may be bone china with floral design on it and trimmed in gold. Do you have any ideas??? Seleste Stephens Asst
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From: Cotton, Patti J.
To: 'Digger' jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: RE: BottleQuestion
Date: 22-09-2004
On the shoulder of the bottle it reads 'n.kieffer' along with the info I originally gave to you. Do you have any sources that would know more about this bottle or someone that I can get in touch with in regards to this bottle? Thank you so much patti cotton -----Original Message-----
From: Digger [mail
To:jaok20@bottlebooks.com] Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004
4:42 PM
To: Cotton, Patti J.
Subject: Re: BottleQuestion Round embossed on the shoulder....extremely rare...value not sure Is it for sale..if so..I can put you in contact with people who would know. Please visit my web site at http://www.bottlebooks Digger ----- Original Message -----
From: "Cotton, Patti J." Patti.J.Cottonssa.gov
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004
8:07 PM
Subject: BottleQuestion digger... I have a bottle, approximately 12" high, that states on the side of it..malakoff bitters, patented sept 19, 1866. I cannot find anything on the net with the name of malakoff bitters. Suggestions? Thank you patti
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From: Aaron Kubasch kubaschtds
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Hello
Date: 22-09-2004
I found a bottle with "COLDENS LIQUID BEEF TONIC" on the bottom. In the middle of the bottom of the bottle it says "C. N. CRITTENON PROP N.Y." What is this from? It is a green/Blue bottle. Anyway thanks for your help. Aaron
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From: crtchl6
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: (no subject)
Date: 22-09-2004
jack I have about 10 jack daniels dog decanters I dont have any idea how much they are worth. could you give me any idea? thank you.
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10:54 AM
To: 'jaok20@bottlebooks.com'
Subject: I have an item which I thought was a salt shaker but I guess it is not because it doesn't open to fill it. The base is like a small saucer with the top protruding part coming out of the center of the saucer. The protrusion is about 2" diameter and 4-5" tall and covered with holes on the top. I think it may be bone china with floral design on it and trimmed in gold. Do you have any ideas??? Seleste Stephens
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From: Ukedaniel
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Piso's
Date: 23-09-2004
Digger, can you help? I have old Piso's Tablets - Healing Astrigent Tonic - Warren PA. Still in it's original package, never opened. Can you tell me about It? an it's value if any. Danny
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From: Gregg Wagner
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: PHIL HOLLENBACH COMPANY
Date: 23-09-2004
Digger, I have a jug that says the phil hollenbach company incorporated n.e. cor. 6th market sts. Louisville, ky phil hollenbach came from germany and settled in louisville in 1877. He started this distillery that later was glenmore distillery. His son died in 1954 and had been the president of glenmore distilleries. This jug is tan on the bottom and dark brown on the top. The handle is broken of it but otherwise it is in excellent condition. Do you have any idea of a value. Thank you, gregg wagner
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From: Lori4John
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: Delft Blue Bottle
Date: 23-09-2004
Dear Digger: I was hoping that you can help me. I found a bottle. It is 9" tall with a cork stopper. It is labeled Delft Blue, Made in Holland Handwerk, 27 D.F. -6903G. The word BOLS is on the bottom also. Above the word delftblue is a crown. Do you know its worth or anything about it? Thanks very much! Lori (you can
Here's the story: Bols Bottles
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From: BONEPROBER
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: RE: Passion or Insanity ???
Date: 23-09-2004
Hi Digger; My name is Jim Schmidt, I live in South Jersey & have been involved in Glass now for more then 35 years. I've always been fond of bottles, but quite frankly was always up to my eyeballs & ears in so many other areas of Glass from Flint to Fenton that I almost don't believe it. So in reality I just could not venture into (Or have room for) another extension & form of Glass to get involved in. So I have this Forest Green Clevenger Disk shaped bottle and on one side it says "Trinity United Methodist Church - 190th Anniversary 1782 - 1972" and on the other side it says "Trinity Methodist Church 1842 - 1886." The illustration shows two different churches along with two different time frames. Well, being somewhat of sound mind. (I Think) All kinds of questions start popping up in my head. So I started looking on the Web & came away with zilch. Then went to a bottle show, got some strange looks, was pointed in a lot of directions, but came up as empty as the weapons inspectors in Iraq. Well, now it's kinda gnawing at me to find out two basic things. 1) What the story was about these Churches & where they were located?? 2) More in-depth information & history about the Clevenger Brothers, their operation, and their products, and bottles. Probably the easiest solution was to contact a local Methodist church & see what they had to say about this, but now some 10 to 12 weeks into this little research project has produced an unquenchable thirst for just plain more information and I was hoping you could point me to someone here in South Jersey that could assist me with my endeavors. I would have though there would have been a Clevenger's Glass Collectors group of some sort, but if there is I've been unable to locate them. Any help would be greatly appreciated & Thanks, Jim Schmidt
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From: Ladylynn2265
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: help me name who made my bottle
Date: 23-09-2004
hello, I have a small jug I’m thinking wine was in this bottle. the paper label I half gone and I can read a little of what it sas something olberry and under it is w and maybe the next letter may be an e.. it painted with scenes of pre and the post world war 2 rea and its telling a story. its got solder and planes, bombs,and the dates 1940-1955 painted on it, and other pictures of things. on the neck it looks to be a bee- hive mark, and on the bottom is an o. can u help me find out who painted and or produced the bottle please..thank liz
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From: Karen Payeur
To: jaok20@bottlebooks.com
Subject: straubhullers elixer
Date: 23-09-2004
Digger, I have a bottle that says Straubhullers Elixir, Tree of Lif