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RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/7/2005 2:46:33 PM    s3iinc   Posts: 16 Joined: 4/5/2005 Status: offline Eureka! I held my black bottle up to the light and it is definitely olive green! It never occurred to me to do that all these years. I cannot find any lettering unless you need a microscope to see it, it's not there. Can someone please now tell me who made it, maybe? (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 21

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/7/2005 9:44:30 PM    lobeycat Posts: 3801 Joined: 9/8/2003 From: RED SOX Nation Status: online Swede I swear I couldn't find this post. Christ I must have a tumor Susan thats a beauty! Fairly rare color, is there any sign of yellow in it? From the base pic I'd guess it's iron pontiled, with a ring lip. Variant GIX-13. In undamaged condition $350-$450. A professional restoration is costly. It could eaisily exceed the value of the bottle. Here's a link to one outfit: http://www.bokrosh.com/glass_repair.php It wouldn't hurt to inquire, shop it around though. There are some special epoxies made for glass restoration. This is the best: http://www.hisglassworks.com/pages/hxtal.html There would be lots of help around here to talk you through the process. To see what it's true value would be in it's present condition list it on ebay with a $15,000 reserve for ten days and see how high it goes. And please, please, stop jamming candles in it. (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 22

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/7/2005 10:20:25 PM    BRIAN S.   Posts: 1471 Joined: 5/27/2003 From: The Mountains of Tennessee Status: offline Hi , Lobey , I'm not doubting you as Flasks are not my field and you may be correct. I just thought with that coloration , lip treatment , pint size , and iron pontil that it might be a GIX 10a. I don't have a McKEARINS ....does any of the forum members have one ? Lobey is correct.....professional repairs are costly. But it would be a nice display piece or filler until a mint example came along !!! Brian < Message edited by BRIAN S. -- 4/7/2005 10:18:13 PM > _____________________________ Tennessee Hillbilly Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most ! Always looking to buy or trade for Drake's Plantation Bitters and Drake's go-withs . And Tennessee Bottles and Jugs ! (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 23

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/8/2005 9:08:57 AM    tazmainiendigger Posts: 973 Joined: 11/21/2003 From: State O Maine Status: offline Just stumbled on this site while checking out info on my flask's. I just happend to see a bottle that looks quite similar to yours... Scroll down on the link it is #7 Taz www.antiquebottles.com/flask/fame.html < Message edited by tazmainiendigger -- 4/8/2005 9:09:08 AM > (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 24

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/8/2005 2:04:37 PM    s3iinc   Posts: 16 Joined: 4/5/2005 Status: offline THANKS ALL OF YOU! Your forum is such a treasure of information and help. You guys are so savvy. Thanks, Taz. I checked out that site and two of the bottles look like mine. And what a good idea to list it on Ebay with an outrageous reserve to see how high it goes. Should I mention the damage or not. If not, it might give me an idea of how high I should go for the repair. I just ordered the McKearins from my local library. It should be here in a few days. I'll keep you posted when I can make a match. Also, Brian. I held it to my cheek and it's cold. Lobeycat. No more candles. It's wrapped in bubblewrap and stored in my sweater drawer! Thanks for the repair link. Regards, Susan (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 25

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/8/2005 7:49:23 PM    appliedlips Posts: 1705 Joined: 1/30/2005 Status: online Susan, Brian is right,you have a G IX-10a.Would sell in the $1200-$1500 range if mint.As is maybe $100.Even if you are to get it repaired will never be worth anything near the mint price,maybe $300.It would be worth getting repaired as it is an awesome bottle,that still would look good in any collection.Doug (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 26

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/8/2005 7:57:27 PM    s3iinc   Posts: 16 Joined: 4/5/2005 Status: offline Wow. That's totally depressing news. Thanks, Doug. You've made my weekend... (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 27

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/8/2005 10:19:11 PM    BRIAN S.   Posts: 1471 Joined: 5/27/2003 From: The Mountains of Tennessee Status: offline Don't get depressed ..... Well look at it this way Susan......It's only worth a 100.00 , if that much " as is ". But only a few days ago it was just an old worthless candle holder !!!! Brian < Message edited by BRIAN S. -- 4/8/2005 10:16:24 PM > _____________________________ Tennessee Hillbilly Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most ! Always looking to buy or trade for Drake's Plantation Bitters and Drake's go-withs . And Tennessee Bottles and Jugs ! (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 28

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/9/2005 4:31:12 AM    bearswede Posts: 2910 Joined: 9/28/2004 From: western mass Status: offline It's easy to get down about stuff like this, but imagine the feeling a person would get if they recognized some piece they sold at a garage sale for $5 being appraised on Antiques' Roadshow for $10,000!!! Yikes!!! (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 29

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/9/2005 9:02:27 PM    s3iinc   Posts: 16 Joined: 4/5/2005 Status: offline Thanks for the words of encouragement. Yes, I know it's all a matter of perspective. I'm just kicking myself for breaking such a valuable artifact. I'm probably going to list it on Ebay and see what I can get for it. Maybe a dealer like you guys will pick it up who will enjoy it and have some appreciation for it, cracked and all... Thanks again, guys. Funny, you've got me looking for old bottles everywhere I go. Regards, Susan (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 30

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/9/2005 11:51:29 PM    BRIAN S.   Posts: 1471 Joined: 5/27/2003 From: The Mountains of Tennessee Status: offline LOL Susan , Sounds like the bottle bug has bitten ! Good luck with your auction ! Brian _____________________________ Tennessee Hillbilly Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most ! Always looking to buy or trade for Drake's Plantation Bitters and Drake's go-withs . And Tennessee Bottles and Jugs ! (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 31

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/10/2005 1:12:41 PM    s3iinc   Posts: 16 Joined: 4/5/2005 Status: offline Thank, Brian. _____________________________ Susan Johnson (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 32

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/11/2005 12:45:49 PM    Jules   Posts: 191 Joined: 9/16/2003 From: NE Pennsylvania Status: offline And definately definately list the damage and provide a pic. If you don't you can (and with a bottle worth that much if mint, will) run into some nasty unhappy bidders who want refunds and give you bad feedback. Too much bad feedback and you'll have a hard time making sales. Beautiful flask though! Best, ~Julie (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 33

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/11/2005 2:15:40 PM    s3iinc   Posts: 16 Joined: 4/5/2005 Status: offline Thanks, Julie: I had already decided to list damage, but thanks for the sound advice. If I hadn't mentioned the damage it was when I was just going to use Ebay to get an idea of how much it was worth mint. Now thanks to Doug, I've got that depressing information. Yes, it is beautiful, boo hoo. Regards, Susan (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 34

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/15/2005 7:33:40 PM    KentOhio   Posts: 732 Joined: 9/13/2004 Status: offline Hi, Susan, Welcome to the world of bottle collecting! Nobody's said this yet, but your flask dates to the 1840's to 1860's. Scroll flasks were made at dozens of different glassworks back then, from New England to Kentucky. It might have even been made in Ravenna, Ohio, just a few miles from me. Come to think of it, the historical society does have a black one on display. Believe it or not, I like collecting broken flasks. They have just as much history, but cost a whole lot less. Plus, I don't have to worry about breaking them, lol. If you do sell yours I'll be interested. (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 35

RE: BLACKENED MAPLE SYRUP BOTTLE? HELP! - 4/18/2005 12:02:17 PM    s3iinc   Posts: 16 Joined: 4/5/2005 Status: offline Hi KentOhio: I'm going to list it on Ebay probably this week. I'll keep you posted when I do. If it looks like it's not going to sell, maybe you could make me an offer. I've found out a lot more about it. There's an identical one to mine at http://www.antiquebottles.com/flask/fame.html. They're description states: GIX-10a Scroll Flask in very rare black glass coloration. Attributed to Wheeling Glass Works in Wheeling, WV. Thanks, Susan (in reply to s3iinc) Post #: 36

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