Comments on: Guidelines for Determining the Age of Antique Bottles http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com antique bottles and glass Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:15:47 +0000 hourly 1 By: HistoricGlass http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/learn/determining-the-age-of-antique-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-325 HistoricGlass Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:15:47 +0000 http://localhost/adcom/?page_id=74#comment-325 Harold - Early 20th century. As with many companies, finding any history is a research project which begins with searching city directories, town records, historical societies, etc. Harold – Early 20th century.

As with many companies, finding any history is a research project which begins with searching city directories, town records, historical societies, etc.

]]> By: HAROLD HORNE http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/learn/determining-the-age-of-antique-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-308 HAROLD HORNE Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:16:28 +0000 http://localhost/adcom/?page_id=74#comment-308 I FOUND A OLD CLEAR BOTTLE WITH A CORK TOP. EMBROSSED ON THE SIDE OF BOTTLE IS THE NAME AMERICAN SUPPLY CO. 32 OZ. FULL QUART ST. LOUIS, MO. ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTTLE IS A DIAMOND WITH A ONE INSIDE OF DIAMOND THE BOTTLE HAS AIR BUBBLES INSIDE OF GLASS ALSO. THE SHOULDER HAS SWIRLS DESIGNS GOING UP TO BOTTOM OF THE NECK.LOOKS LIKE A WINE BOTTLE BUT IM NOT SURE HAS TWO SEAMS THAT RUN FULL LENGTH OF BOTTLE ALL THE WAY UP TO THE MOUTH. CANNOT FIND ANYTHING ABOUT THIS COMPANY ON INTERNET MAYBE YOU CAN DATE THIS BOTTLE FOR ME AND HISTORY OF COMPANY IF YOU KNOW IT.BOTTLE IS ALMOST 12 INCHES TALL. I FOUND A OLD CLEAR BOTTLE WITH A CORK TOP. EMBROSSED ON THE SIDE OF BOTTLE IS THE NAME AMERICAN SUPPLY CO. 32 OZ. FULL QUART ST. LOUIS, MO. ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTTLE IS A DIAMOND WITH A ONE INSIDE OF DIAMOND THE BOTTLE HAS AIR BUBBLES INSIDE OF GLASS ALSO. THE SHOULDER HAS SWIRLS DESIGNS GOING UP TO BOTTOM OF THE NECK.LOOKS LIKE A WINE BOTTLE BUT IM NOT SURE HAS TWO SEAMS THAT RUN FULL LENGTH OF BOTTLE ALL THE WAY UP TO THE MOUTH. CANNOT FIND ANYTHING ABOUT THIS COMPANY ON INTERNET MAYBE YOU CAN DATE THIS BOTTLE FOR ME AND HISTORY OF COMPANY IF YOU KNOW IT.BOTTLE IS ALMOST 12 INCHES TALL.

]]> By: HistoricGlass http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/learn/determining-the-age-of-antique-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-253 HistoricGlass Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:40:45 +0000 http://localhost/adcom/?page_id=74#comment-253 They were made in 3 years: 1949, 1950 and 1963. You'll find lots of information on this page <a href="http://www.slahs.org/schlitz/royal_ruby_beer_bottle.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.slahs.org/schlitz/royal_ruby_beer_bottle.htm</a> and be sure to read down since there is updated information near the bottom of the page. As this web page states, 1949 was the 100th anniversary for the Schlitz brewing company. You can find more general information on Schlitz Brewery on its <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Schlitz_Brewing_Company" rel="nofollow">wikipedia</a> page. Some consider them collectible, although there were tens of millions made so they are not exactly rare! They were made in 3 years: 1949, 1950 and 1963. You’ll find lots of information on this page http://www.slahs.org/schlitz/royal_ruby_beer_bottle.htm and be sure to read down since there is updated information near the bottom of the page. As this web page states, 1949 was the 100th anniversary for the Schlitz brewing company. You can find more general information on Schlitz Brewery on its wikipedia page. Some consider them collectible, although there were tens of millions made so they are not exactly rare!

]]> By: D. Behnke http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/learn/determining-the-age-of-antique-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-235 D. Behnke Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:20:06 +0000 http://localhost/adcom/?page_id=74#comment-235 I have 4 Schlitz ruby red beer bottles. When were they made, and are they collectors items? I was told they are probably a special bottle celebrating an anniversary of Schlitz Beer co. ..If so, what anniversary? Thank you. I have 4 Schlitz ruby red beer bottles. When were they made, and are they collectors items? I was told they are probably a special bottle celebrating an anniversary of Schlitz Beer co. ..If so, what anniversary?

Thank you.

]]> By: HistoricGlass http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/learn/determining-the-age-of-antique-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-179 HistoricGlass Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:05:41 +0000 http://localhost/adcom/?page_id=74#comment-179 Kyle - this is a 19th century British soda / mineral water bottle. If it has a registration diamond mark on the base, you can date it quite accurately. There are exceptions to every rule in the world of bottles but generally speaking these mass-produced reusable bottles are quite common and often do not fetch more than $5 The registration diamond was used during the period between 1842 and 1883 Kyle – this is a 19th century British soda / mineral water bottle. If it has a registration diamond mark on the base, you can date it quite accurately. There are exceptions to every rule in the world of bottles but generally speaking these mass-produced reusable bottles are quite common and often do not fetch more than $5

The registration diamond was used during the period between 1842 and 1883

]]> By: Kyle P http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/learn/determining-the-age-of-antique-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-178 Kyle P Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:10:50 +0000 http://localhost/adcom/?page_id=74#comment-178 I have a round glass bottle with an internal wooden screw stopper. It's about 9" tall and very heavy for its size. The bottom has the letters "RBB" and there are two seams that stop below the lip. One side reads "Vetus Atque Probum Trademark Redfearn Bros Bottle Makers Barnsley." The opposite side reads "This bottle & stopper are the sole property of N.P. Sandiford & Son Limited Manchester & Northwich." The stopper also has the Sandiford and Son name on it. I would like to know what this bottle held as well as its age and value. Thank You! I have a round glass bottle with an internal wooden screw stopper. It’s about 9″ tall and very heavy for its size. The bottom has the letters “RBB” and there are two seams that stop below the lip. One side reads “Vetus Atque Probum Trademark Redfearn Bros Bottle Makers Barnsley.” The opposite side reads “This bottle & stopper are the sole property of N.P. Sandiford & Son Limited Manchester & Northwich.” The stopper also has the Sandiford and Son name on it. I would like to know what this bottle held as well as its age and value.
Thank You!

]]> By: HistoricGlass http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/learn/determining-the-age-of-antique-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-173 HistoricGlass Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:37:37 +0000 http://localhost/adcom/?page_id=74#comment-173 Post a photo on my forum at http://forum.antiquebottles-glass.com Will help you there Photos necessary! Post a photo on my forum at http://forum.antiquebottles-glass.com
Will help you there
Photos necessary!

]]> By: HistoricGlass http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/learn/determining-the-age-of-antique-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-168 HistoricGlass Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:36:38 +0000 http://localhost/adcom/?page_id=74#comment-168 For a bottle like this, it all depends on character and condition. They are common, so most have little or no value, esp. if damaged or roughed up. However, a super crude example with lots of hand blown character in perfect condition could bring as much as $50 or $60. That would be only for the exceptional piece. For a bottle like this, it all depends on character and condition. They are common, so most have little or no value, esp. if damaged or roughed up. However, a super crude example with lots of hand blown character in perfect condition could bring as much as $50 or $60. That would be only for the exceptional piece.

]]> By: Mike http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/learn/determining-the-age-of-antique-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Mike Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:19:03 +0000 http://localhost/adcom/?page_id=74#comment-163 I am not a colector, but I have a bottle made of wood with a cork bottom. About the size of a quart beer bottle, maybe a little smaller. Cannot find anything on it. Can anyone give me any information? I am not a colector, but I have a bottle made of wood with a cork bottom. About the size of a quart beer bottle, maybe a little smaller. Cannot find anything on it. Can anyone give me any information?

]]> By: HistoricGlass http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/learn/determining-the-age-of-antique-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-162 HistoricGlass Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:01:45 +0000 http://localhost/adcom/?page_id=74#comment-162 There is no way to post photos via comments - You can however post photos on our forum which is located at <a href="http://forum.antiquebottles-glass.com" rel="nofollow">http://forum.antiquebottles-glass.com</a> There is no way to post photos via comments – You can however post photos on our forum which is located at http://forum.antiquebottles-glass.com

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