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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Damage to Antique Bottles (UNFINISHED)

Posted by Chris Woods on November 11, 2011

this will cover types of damage:
– potstone
– crack
– repaired damage
– lacquer sprayed
– oiled finish to cover stain (Scotts Liquid Gold)
– epoxy fill
– cut and reglued
– applied embossing

antique bottle questions

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Posted in learn

Antique Bottle Condition (UNFINISHED)

Posted by Chris Woods on November 11, 2011

this page will cover

– the importance of condition
– what does MINT really mean?
– general grades w/ descriptions (perfect, near perfect, average, dug/unearthed, damaged)
– how does damage affect value?

antique bottle questions

Got A Question about Your Bottle?

Ask it on our Discussion forum

Posted in learn

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