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By: Kasey

Kasey — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:32:51 +0000

Hello Red,
Please help…I have a mystery bottle. It's dark brown, blank blob seal, lady leg style neck, cylinder body applied lip, pontil base, raised embossed letters CHALVIN'S (one side) & QUINA PASTUEUR (opposite side). It may be priceless or worthless, but I would like to know either way. I appreciate your time. Thanks…Kasey

By: James

James — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:58:38 +0000

Hello, thanks for the reply on the J. Russak bottle I found. Sure wish I could narrow the search for this thing. I think it may be a really rare find. Some suggest it is from melbourne aus. Or Germany or even Russia… Just all over the place with this mystery. Help, Help, Help…Thanks for the replies and I hope some further replies will nail this one down. Jim

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 10 May 2010 00:39:50 +0000

Hi Red,
I wrote up a reply on the Antique Bottle Forum but your PM box was full.You already know me somewhat from there.I am the old Antiquenut.I had a problem,(long story),and had Woody delete my account.
Do you know anything about barrel making?If you do or know of a website or person with knowledge of it,I would be greatly interested because I am thinking of trying to make them.My ancestors made them and I think it would be cool to try my hand at it.
P.S. Wangan is a Maine invented word.I love my wilderness State and thought it would be fitting to use it for an Antique Bottle Forum name.Take it easy and have a great day!

By: Sue Cochet

Sue Cochet — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:57:28 +0000

I found a bottle in 1965. Clear glass, side seams up the spout (no lip) It is 7 3/4 inch tall and 2 5/8 diameter round. It is a detailed cylinder of a lighthouse with the bricks, windows and door in detail.On the bottom it reads DESIGN 85 PATENT 2 PENDING. Any ideas what it may be??? Thankyou!!!!!

By: GARY AKA diggermeister

GARY AKA diggermeister — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:08:49 +0000

Hello, Just wanted to say I really enjoy your site! It's always great to hear from the seasoned bottle people. I would love to add a link to your site on mine http://privypro.com I build and sell Quality Spring Steel Privy Probes. Let me know if your interested and keep up the good work…GARY

By: Red Matthews

Red Matthews — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:44:06 +0000

> Hello, Jessica Bohl, The bottle you have sounds like a carboy that was made for a special fluid. I don't recognize the name and have no idea of its'age or time of manufacture. All I can sugest is that you send me a picture of the bottle and I will check it out from that. Chances are it is not that old, but if there is any lettering or information on the bottom that might be helpful also. C RED Matthews

By: Jessica Bohl

Jessica Bohl — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:20:04 +0000

Hello I have a big bottle it is glass it has the letters AYELENSE 16-LXX around the top it is a cork bottle and looks to be a 5 gallon bottle not sure has no other markings on the bottle just wondering how old it is and if it might be worth anything.

By: Keri Tveidt

Keri Tveidt — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:05:45 +0000

I found a 1 gallon 7up glass bottle with the label and still full.The bottom has the number 20 and some weird symbol. On the label it has G093 on it. Can you tell me anything about it? How old?

By: Nida Lewis

Nida Lewis — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:32:23 +0000

Hello, I am a bottle digger/metal detector who is looking for someone who is willing to share their wisdom of West Elmira and the Chemung River. I work for the State of New York so I am a honest person. Am discovering that the Grove Street boat ramp is sitting atop an old dump. Have been finding Shards,artifacts, old foundations near the river, and where Roricks Glen was. Are there any treasure hunting clubs in this area, and how do I acqiure a prob?(a long metal rod used for finding privys and old dumps)Thank you @ hope to hear from an honest soul soon.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:37:48 +0000

3/1/10 Stumbled on here quite by accident today while trying to figure out what the difference is between a "carboy" and a "Demi John"…I have one very large bottle similiar to the one you show with the odd neck that I have been trying to research (& still am) and also two others that I believe are called carboys, 6-1/2 gal. One is quite old & seam line only goes up to the shoulder, its light green. The other is etched on the fancy crackle type base as 1974 and letters ICC-ID. Do you have any idea what that means? Being a VERY senior citizen I plan to sell them as I'm far beyond the collecting stage. You have a wonderful site & I envy you enjoying "life on the farm".
Best wishes from Maine Lynn Miner