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early flask repair - 3/9/2010 9:58:54 PM    crozet86 Posts: 684 Joined: 2/17/2004 From: Charlottesville va. / Buena Vista Va. Status: offline I posted this last summer after it was dug.It came out the hole complete with no cracks whatsoever , i wrapped it in newspapers and after i got home it had shattered along with my heart lol. I was wondering does anyone have any ideas on what i can do to make it display better such as a coating or something.I used a epoxy glue to put it back together.Any help will be appreciated.Steve gave me some info that this flask was blown in a early new jersey glasshouse dating from 1790 to 1810 i believe that is correct. Attachment (1) _____________________________ CENTRAL VIRGINIA DIGGER EDDIE ROCKBRIDGE - ALLEGHENY ANTIQUE BOTTLE CLUB Post #: 1

RE: early flask repair - 3/9/2010 9:59:29 PM    crozet86 Posts: 684 Joined: 2/17/2004 From: Charlottesville va. / Buena Vista Va. Status: offline rolled lip Attachment (1) _____________________________ CENTRAL VIRGINIA DIGGER EDDIE ROCKBRIDGE - ALLEGHENY ANTIQUE BOTTLE CLUB (in reply to crozet86) Post #: 2

RE: early flask repair - 3/9/2010 9:59:52 PM    crozet86 Posts: 684 Joined: 2/17/2004 From: Charlottesville va. / Buena Vista Va. Status: offline pontil Attachment (1) _____________________________ CENTRAL VIRGINIA DIGGER EDDIE ROCKBRIDGE - ALLEGHENY ANTIQUE BOTTLE CLUB (in reply to crozet86) Post #: 3

RE: early flask repair - 3/10/2010 12:13:06 PM    bottle_head9 Posts: 1084 Joined: 4/3/2009 From: new england Status: offline I`ve heard of oil being used to fill the void of cracks.Not sure if it would work with the epoxy.My heart goes out to you.Thats a lovely bottle. (in reply to crozet86) Post #: 4

RE: early flask repair - 3/10/2010 7:53:35 PM    tigue710 Posts: 3883 Joined: 7/11/2007 From: connecticut - nor cal Status: offline ouch... _____________________________ •={•}=•={•}=•={•}=•={•}=•={•}=•={•}=•={•}=•={•}=•={•}=• Ok, more realistic, tomorrow Im digging a clear slick! (in reply to bottle_head9) Post #: 5

RE: early flask repair - 3/10/2010 8:00:20 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 11468 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline If you are serious about restoring it you can probably make most of the damage disappear with HXTAL but you would likely need to remove the epoxy first. Epoxy isnt that great for glass repair. _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to tigue710) Post #: 6

RE: early flask repair - 3/10/2010 8:16:27 PM    crozet86 Posts: 684 Joined: 2/17/2004 From: Charlottesville va. / Buena Vista Va. Status: offline Thanks for the replies.Matt do you have any suggestions on how to unglue the epoxy without further damaging the base area that is cracked? Also where can i purchase the hxtal? Thanks for your help. _____________________________ CENTRAL VIRGINIA DIGGER EDDIE ROCKBRIDGE - ALLEGHENY ANTIQUE BOTTLE CLUB (in reply to GuntherHess) Post #: 7

RE: early flask repair - 3/11/2010 7:17:07 PM    NYCFlasks Posts: 370 Joined: 9/11/2005 Status: offline Do you still have the epoxy?  If so, check the label, there should be a section for clean up, typically acetone is used.  It maybe necessary to soak it for a period of time, to get the pieces to separate without further damage. If you do not have it, can you remember the brand?  Then check a package at the store to find out the recommended solvent. _____________________________ SAYVILLE BOTTLES WANTED !!!!!! (in reply to crozet86) Post #: 8

RE: early flask repair - 3/11/2010 11:17:50 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 11468 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline I have not tried taking apart an epoxied bottle. I assume you would use a solvent. There are a number of sources for HXTAL , warning its not cheap... Here is an example http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=18872 You may want to color it too to make the repair better. _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to NYCFlasks) Post #: 9

RE: early flask repair - 3/12/2010 5:36:33 PM    crozet86 Posts: 684 Joined: 2/17/2004 From: Charlottesville va. / Buena Vista Va. Status: offline Thanks for your help guntherhess, i will order some and try this repair myself.All i can do is break it worse i guess lol. _____________________________ CENTRAL VIRGINIA DIGGER EDDIE ROCKBRIDGE - ALLEGHENY ANTIQUE BOTTLE CLUB (in reply to GuntherHess) Post #: 10

RE: early flask repair - 3/12/2010 6:03:21 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 11468 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: offline I would recommend practicing on some lesser glass first. HXTAL has a very slow curing time be sure you read the instructions. Some people cure it faster by heating it but I have read that can introduce bubbles in the glue. I think there are a couple websites that talk about how to use it. Have to have a good bit of patience. If you get really good at it you can make glass repairs that are almost undetectable. < Message edited by GuntherHess -- 3/12/2010 6:05:01 PM > _____________________________ FREE Online Medicine Guide - http://www.antiquemedicines.com/MedicineNexus/Nexus.htm Web Site - http://antiquemedicines.com Email : mknapp@antiquemedicines.com (in reply to crozet86) Post #: 11

RE: early flask repair - 3/12/2010 6:45:38 PM    crozet86 Posts: 684 Joined: 2/17/2004 From: Charlottesville va. / Buena Vista Va. Status: offline Gunterhess i will be patient and not rush on this one as it is my oldest find and my favorite although in its current condition.Maybe ill try to practice on the nice blob i found today under a crawlspace.....It has major damage but woul;d have been a super one whole. Attachment (1) _____________________________ CENTRAL VIRGINIA DIGGER EDDIE ROCKBRIDGE - ALLEGHENY ANTIQUE BOTTLE CLUB (in reply to GuntherHess) Post #: 12

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