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Reproduction Drakes Plantation Bitters and Old Sachem Barrel 24 Jul 2013 | 02:58 am
Among the buzz at the recent FOHBC Show in Manchester, NH was talk about two reproduction bottles: a Drake’s Plantation Bitters and an Old Sachem Bitters barrel. Both were produced in newly made molds...
Vintage Four-Chamber bottles 7 Nov 2012 | 11:51 pm
I have seen a number of these clear bottles which contain four separate sections. The first I acquired was probably back in the 1970s when I started collecting. Newer examples are fitted with plastic ...
Dr. Richardson’s Bitters – A Complete History 1 Jun 2012 | 05:17 am
Hats off to Nancy Bertrand for the incredible article on Solon Osmond Richardson, creator of the Dr. Richardson Bitters which is known to so many bottle collectors. Dr. Richarson’s enterprise was quit...
Researching the person named on your antique bottle 30 Dec 2011 | 08:45 am
“What can you actually find out about the average person named on an 19th century bottle?” In many cases, the answer is not much, or at least not much besides what a genealogist might find out. I ask ...
19th century Leeching Cup 23 Dec 2011 | 02:21 pm
Here are pictures of a clear glass leeching cup from the earlier part of the 19th century. It is 2-3/4″ tall and about 2″ in diameter. It’s a hand blown piece with folded rim and a polished pontil.
Washington Taylor, Father of His Country flasks 23 Dec 2011 | 01:42 pm
The Washington Taylor flask described by McKearin as GI-37 is a fairly common item whether they be the original 19th century bottle or the abundantly reproduced 20th century copy. Determining whether ...
Antique Bottle Forums 21 Dec 2011 | 02:17 pm
Here is my list of all current discussion forums which focus on antique bottles. Allow me to be a bit biased and begin with Historic Glasshouse’s Historic Glasshouse forum Antique-bottles.net Mr. Bott...
Damage to Antique Bottles (UNFINISHED) 12 Nov 2011 | 12:54 pm
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 Condition (UNFINISHED) 12 Nov 2011 | 12:47 pm
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 valu...
Last Links to the Past: 20th Century South Jersey Glass – Vol. 1 25 Oct 2011 | 10:00 am
Tom Haunton has done it again – his latest book on New Jersey glass fills a huge gap in knowledge for the antique bottle and antique glass collector. This first volume has been long awaited: I have be...
