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First time here - 6/13/2009 1:34:05 AM    franj   Posts: 29 Joined: 6/13/2009 Status: offline Hi all I'm not at all new to collecting antiques bottles. Lets just say there has been a long hiatus. I got into it as a teen in the 1970's and visited many cool dump sites with my family, including one in my home state of Pennsylvania, the dump of an abandoned hill top hotel that had burnt to the ground around the turn of the 19th century. So we knew everything we found there would be pre-1900, and we found some very cool things. Over the years I lost interest in actual dump digging, but kept a lot of the more interesting finds. I am especially fond of cobalts and emeralds and also took a fancy to the patent medicines. Especially those with the most interesting names or most outrageous claims. To make a long story short, I've been unemployed since February and turned to selling my bottles (along with other things) on E-bay. I was surprised at how successfull that has been, given the state of the economy. This renewed my interest in the hobby and I've actually bought a few. Though I would love to keep them, it would make the most sense to resell them, I have to keep the mortgage paid. But I don't know what these bottles go for now. I probably gave most of mine away. So, and I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post this, I am basically looking for appraisals on what I have and what I've recently bought. The first was something I thought unique in that I had never come across a milk glass medicine bottle before. I did some research and found they were produced in the late 1800s by several manufacturers. Mine was made for John Sullivan a pharmacist in Boston (Pic attached, sorry about the yellowness of the pic, but with flash the embossing is wiped out). The bottle is pristine, not a crack, chip or scratch on it. I got into a minor bid war with a couple other people on E-bay over it, but ended up getting it for $32 with shipping. I'll admit I'm a little compulsive when I see something I want. But I found this so different from bottles I had collected before that I had to have it. So my question is, was this a great score or did I let myself get ripped off? How common were these milk glass medicine bottles? What is the potential worth of the bottle if I resell it? I may not do that, it's so cool I really want to keep it. Thanks, Dave Franges Attachment (1) _____________________________ David S. Franges Post #: 1

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 1:53:59 AM    Dabeel Posts: 849 Joined: 3/12/2004 From: Baltimore origin, Now the Bay Area,CA Status: offline Hey Dave, Welcome back to the bottle world...........once a member always a member. Anyways, I love that bottle. I collect pharmacists and druggists bottle from California and haven't come across a single milk glass version. But I did look that one up in Kovel's price guides and here's what I found:  from  1997 to 2004 that bottle sold for around $58.00. I don't have anything more recent than that but maybe some others around here will post their comments about it. I wouldn't sell it, if I had it,  as pharmacists/druggists bottles in milk glass are unique. Doug (in reply to franj) Post #: 2

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 1:59:51 AM    franj   Posts: 29 Joined: 6/13/2009 Status: offline Next is a gorgeous teal green Rumford Chemical Works bottle. I did some research on this one too and came up with this. http://www.littlerhodybottleclub.org/research/rumford.html Still have no idea what it's worth. Attachment (1) _____________________________ David S. Franges (in reply to franj) Post #: 3

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 2:23:21 AM    franj   Posts: 29 Joined: 6/13/2009 Status: offline Well I don't know what went wrong with the last post. Where's the pic? Anyway, thanks Doug for your speedy reply . I post on a number of forums on different subjects and really never expected a reply before I could even complete my next post, LOL. I agree, I should consider this one "a keeper". But my significant other is looking at me like, "You're supposed to be selling this stuff, not buying it!" But I hold it in my hand and just have to say "Wow". I've never seen anything like it before. And it looks like it was made just yesterday, not a hundred years ago. Dave (in reply to franj) Post #: 4

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 2:58:51 AM    L C   Posts: 3441 Joined: 3/17/2007 From: Ohio Status: offline Hello Dave , and welcome to the forum . Can't give you any prices on your bottles , but I do like that milk glass bottle myself . As men , we know we have to take some heat from the little woman now and then , for crying out loud , it is expected that we do so ! If you like the bottle keep it and take a bit of heat for it , and sell the rest of the ones you have . I believe the Rumford is a pretty common bottle , or at least it is in my area . They do have a really nice color to them though . < Message edited by L C -- 6/13/2009 3:03:45 AM > (in reply to franj) Post #: 5

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 3:24:20 AM    CanYaDigIt Posts: 1004 Joined: 2/5/2009 From: Back In Sac, CA Status: offline Welcome Dave,          You wanna see some cool milk glass bottles?  Check this collection out.  It belongs to a member on the forum named milkglassbottles.  I never really cared for it until I saw this. http://www.antique-bottles.net/forum/m-192578/mpage-1/key-/tm.htm _____________________________ Comes a time when the blind man takes your hand, says "Don't you see" (in reply to L C) Post #: 6

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 3:28:37 AM    L C   Posts: 3441 Joined: 3/17/2007 From: Ohio Status: offline Wouldn't mind having those two lady"s leg bottles , as well as a few other ones ............. (in reply to CanYaDigIt) Post #: 7

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 10:08:29 AM    blobbottlebob Posts: 3661 Joined: 12/20/2005 From: Wisconsin Status: offline Hey Franj, I too have never seen a milk glass medicine from my area. Nice bottle. Here's that other picture. Attachment (1) (in reply to franj) Post #: 8

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 11:09:58 AM    franj   Posts: 29 Joined: 6/13/2009 Status: offline Wow! That is quite a collection of milk glass. I never knew they made so many. I see a lot of medicines too. I love the case bottles on the top row. Dave (in reply to franj) Post #: 9

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 1:00:25 PM    milkglassbottles Posts: 599 Joined: 12/30/2007 Status: offline Hello Dave, I just spent almost an hour composing a response and I lost it so here is a recap in a nut shell: 1.  Sorry to hear about current temporary set back. 2.  You did well on it. You have the more common variant of the two pictured. 3.  eBay has tanked and is no longer viable yardstick to measure value.  I  recently received a high bid for               $55.00 for a scarce New England milk glass bottle valued @ $175.00 plus. 4.  In my opinion, disregard Kovel's assessed values for selling or buying or you will find yourself giving it away and     paying out the yin yang. 5. You've come to the right place, there is a veritable gold mine of valuable information from many knowledgeable     collectors. 6. Good luck and feel free to post or mail me if  you have any other questions. Perhaps you'd like to trade yours for       mine plus cash, yours is a bit nicer. Attachment (1) < Message edited by milkglassbottles -- 6/13/2009 1:03:23 PM > _____________________________ Got milk? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtfNE4z6a8 (in reply to franj) Post #: 10

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 6:59:05 PM    Clam Posts: 883 Joined: 11/8/2008 From: Baltimore Status: offline The Rumford bottle in teal is worth about $10. Always be on the lookout for the emerald green Rumford that one is worth $200 to $300 (in reply to milkglassbottles) Post #: 11

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 7:57:36 PM    franj   Posts: 29 Joined: 6/13/2009 Status: offline Hi Milkglass Thanks for your input. That's quite a collection you've got there. I never really appreciated milk glass until I came across this one. Sorry but I think I'll keep it. Got to watch my cashflow. I'm supposed to be selling these, not buying them (where have I heard that before?) LOL. Clam OMG, I hope your kidding! I just passed up an emerald green Rumford last week! It went for only $18 with shipping! For some reason I thought the teal version was a more unique color so I opted for it. Dang it!, just proves I need some re-education on this hobby. I think I'll just sit down in the corner and cry now. Aaaaargh! Dave (in reply to Clam) Post #: 12

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 8:10:01 PM    milkglassbottles Posts: 599 Joined: 12/30/2007 Status: offline I think perhaps my communication might have not been clear. I was offering to give you money and my bottle for yours. Gary  _____________________________ Got milk? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtfNE4z6a8 (in reply to franj) Post #: 13

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 8:12:33 PM    cyberdigger Posts: 12301 Joined: 11/29/2008 From: I 195 @ US 9, NJ USA Status: offline Dave, I think milkglassbottles meant the cash to go your way, not his.. sorry to butt in, but I read everything here.. ..you see?? < Message edited by cyberdigger -- 6/13/2009 8:13:13 PM > (in reply to franj) Post #: 14

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 8:14:06 PM    milkglassbottles Posts: 599 Joined: 12/30/2007 Status: offline Where do you find the time? The world is a big place and someone has to paint it! _____________________________ Got milk? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtfNE4z6a8 (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 15

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 8:18:51 PM    cyberdigger Posts: 12301 Joined: 11/29/2008 From: I 195 @ US 9, NJ USA Status: offline I read fast and paint in my sleep.. (in reply to milkglassbottles) Post #: 16

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 8:24:21 PM    milkglassbottles Posts: 599 Joined: 12/30/2007 Status: offline I knew you were good! Now all you have to do is find time to hit those South Jersey shows and find a pay-phone...LOL _____________________________ Got milk? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtfNE4z6a8 (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 17

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 8:32:39 PM    franj   Posts: 29 Joined: 6/13/2009 Status: offline Yeah, sorry about that. I was having a senior moment and misunderstood. I sent Milkglass an e-mail and we straightened it out. Dave (in reply to milkglassbottles) Post #: 18

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 8:46:07 PM    cyberdigger Posts: 12301 Joined: 11/29/2008 From: I 195 @ US 9, NJ USA Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: milkglassbottles I knew you were good! Now all you have to do is find time to hit those South Jersey shows and find a pay-phone...LOL Me? Ambulate? Haaahaaa!!! (in reply to milkglassbottles) Post #: 19

RE: First time here - 6/13/2009 9:29:30 PM    franj   Posts: 29 Joined: 6/13/2009 Status: offline LOL, I'm blown away by the responses on this forum. This place really rocks! I think I've found a new home Dave (in reply to cyberdigger) Post #: 20

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