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Wicker covered bottle? - 11/30/2006 12:27:58 PM    swizzle Posts: 3596 Joined: 3/2/2005 From: Upstate NY Status: offline I thought this one looked pretty neat so I picked it up for $10. Any idea on the age and value? Swizzle Attachment (1) < Message edited by swizzle -- 11/30/2006 9:34:55 PM > Post #: 1

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 12:29:29 PM    swizzle Posts: 3596 Joined: 3/2/2005 From: Upstate NY Status: offline 2 pics of the bottom this one shows the wooden bottom. Swizzle Attachment (1) (in reply to swizzle) Post #: 2

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 12:30:35 PM    swizzle Posts: 3596 Joined: 3/2/2005 From: Upstate NY Status: offline This one shows the bubbles in the glass on the bottom. Swizzle Attachment (1) (in reply to swizzle) Post #: 3

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 9:39:04 PM    swizzle Posts: 3596 Joined: 3/2/2005 From: Upstate NY Status: offline No comments? I did get a free mummified mouse with it. Is this considered a small demijohn or a large bottle? My mom says its a wine bottle what do you guys think? I've seen quite a few wicker bottles but none with the wooden base. Should I put it on ebay as a cool bottle with a rare mummified mouse? Swizzle (in reply to swizzle) Post #: 4

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 9:53:19 PM    cobaltbot Posts: 3878 Joined: 4/7/2006 From: Delta, PA Status: offline Its a nice demijohn.  Would look great with the wicker off I bet. _____________________________ My tombstone will read: He went out for a walk and never came back.... (in reply to swizzle) Post #: 5

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 10:05:51 PM    capsoda Posts: 9832 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline Wow, a demi with the wicker still on. To cool Jason. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ http://www.bornagainamerican.org (in reply to cobaltbot) Post #: 6

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 10:36:51 PM    southern Maine diver Posts: 1650 Joined: 8/13/2005 From: South Berwick, Maine USA Status: offline Hey Swizzle... You did good for 10 bucks, but to appreciate the glass, ya got to remove the trash...  I say take the wicker off it and check out the color, the bubbles, the craftsmanship in the glass that we look for.  I can see wicker anytime, but blown glass?  I just have to see it in the bright sunshine and on my shelf! Just my humble opinion, (and yes, it is a demijohn) Wayne (in reply to capsoda) Post #: 7

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 10:44:50 PM    swizzle Posts: 3596 Joined: 3/2/2005 From: Upstate NY Status: offline Let's take a poll. How many of you think I should rip off the wicker? Will it effect the value? Is there a good way to take it off so that it can be slide back on? Swizzle (in reply to southern Maine diver) Post #: 8

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 10:51:23 PM    welddigger   Posts: 574 Joined: 4/24/2004 From: Hereford,PA. Status: offline Yes,no and no, in that order. (in reply to swizzle) Post #: 9

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 10:56:31 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 11470 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline Pretty simple really... If you like the look of wicker, leave it on. If you like the look of bottle take it off. its not a high dollar item so it doesnt really matter that much. nice demijohn. One of my ex-wickered demis < Message edited by GuntherHess -- 11/30/2006 10:58:02 PM > _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to welddigger) Post #: 10

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 11:03:04 PM    capsoda Posts: 9832 Joined: 11/15/2005 From: Seminole,Alabama, USA Status: offline If you leave the wicker on, take it out sode and hose it down really good and use a very mild soap on it and rinse very well. Put it in a shady well ventilated place and let her dry. If you spray it with watter about every other month the wicker will stay plyable and nice. _____________________________ Warren Diggin down in Dixie, USA Work is for people who don't dig bottles President, Panhandle Cruisers http://www.panhandlecruisers.org/ http://www.bornagainamerican.org (in reply to GuntherHess) Post #: 11

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 11:31:31 PM    Bottleman Posts: 936 Joined: 9/3/2004 From: Central Pennsylvania Status: offline That’s a tough call. I would be tempted to take it off myself. If you decide to take it off be sure to take a picture of the bottle for us! ~~Tom < Message edited by Bottleman -- 11/30/2006 11:33:10 PM > (in reply to capsoda) Post #: 12

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 11/30/2006 11:41:06 PM    swizzle Posts: 3596 Joined: 3/2/2005 From: Upstate NY Status: offline I wouldn't have it any other way. I am really tempted to rip it off especially after Guntherhess's pic. That's a beauty Gunther. Mines a deep aqua so its nothing rare. I love that color Guntherhess. Anyone else got some temption pics of wickerless or dare I say nude demi's? Swizzle (in reply to Bottleman) Post #: 13

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 12/1/2006 12:34:48 AM    Ye Olde Prospector   Posts: 609 Joined: 1/23/2005 From: Bath, Maine Status: offline Hi Swizzle, Got this one at a flea market for 3 bucks because the wicker was breaking up on it. Turned out to be hinge mold with a large bubble in the neck and lots of smaller bubbles and some whittle. Just missed being pontiled. I have heard of embossed bottles sometimes turning up with wicker covers. Couldn't see the base of this one at all. Cliff  Attachment (1) (in reply to swizzle) Post #: 14

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 12/1/2006 8:00:24 AM    cowseatmaize Posts: 6472 Joined: 12/2/2004 From: Eastern Northwest West Central area of Mass Status: offline You got a cool piece of history. I'd leave it on, there's plenty without it. Also, if you strip it off you may find a big old crack running down the side or something. Not knowing doesn't hurt. _____________________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati Eric (in reply to Ye Olde Prospector) Post #: 15

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 12/1/2006 8:06:10 AM    huffmnd   Posts: 383 Joined: 8/8/2005 From: Sparta Tennessee Status: offline That is a very good point about the crack I would do my best to inspect it first, but in the end whatever makes you the happiest is all that matters. Good luck with your decision and the bottle. (in reply to cowseatmaize) Post #: 16

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 12/1/2006 8:15:00 AM    GuntherHess Posts: 11470 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline Its actually amazing how few are cracked. After taking wicker off about 30 demijohns I have only ever had one that was cracked. Wicker was the 19th century bubble wrap _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to huffmnd) Post #: 17

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 12/1/2006 9:12:50 AM    swizzle Posts: 3596 Joined: 3/2/2005 From: Upstate NY Status: offline I really appreciate all the info and as tempting as it is I think I'm going to have to pass on ripping off the wicker for now. That wickers lasted for a hundred years if I or the next owner takes good care of it maybe it'll still be there a 100 years from now. The next oreder of business wil be getting out that dang blasted mini mummy and take a better look at it. The wicker does have some play so I might be able to find a couple of large bubbles. What do demi's this size usually go for anyway? Swizzle (in reply to GuntherHess) Post #: 18

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 12/1/2006 10:07:01 AM    Gunsmoke47 Posts: 1399 Joined: 12/29/2003 From: TEXAS Status: offline http://members.aol.com/pristis/index.html Hey Swiz, check out this web site by former forum member Harry Pristis. It has a world of info on Demi's. He will also be happy to answer any questions. Kelley (in reply to swizzle) Post #: 19

RE: Wicker cover bottle? - 12/1/2006 11:46:27 AM    swizzle Posts: 3596 Joined: 3/2/2005 From: Upstate NY Status: offline Just checked out that site and now I have to turn the keyboard upside down to get all of the drool back out of it. Those were some sweet demi's. I e-mailed the guy and asked his advice. Makes me wonder why I buy stuff that drives me nuts. Dang bottle bug has a killer bite. Swizzle (in reply to Gunsmoke47) Post #: 20

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