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train engine bottle information - 1/11/2005 5:30:46 AM    rogerdrake   Posts: 2 Joined: 1/10/2005 Status: offline Can anyone tell me any information on this glass train engine bottle? I dug it up in my back yard. There is still some mud inside. I didn't want to scrub it too hard. The bottle is clear with a slight " carnivale glass" sheen. The bottle also stands on its end and has a cork type opening. It is 2 3/4" long, 1 1/4" tall and 7/8" wide. There is a seem in the bottle and some half worn away letters on the bottom. 3 DR ________ S. J. CO. I'm very curious about it's original use, origin and value. Attachment (1) Post #: 1

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/11/2005 8:14:11 AM    woody   Posts: 1676 Joined: 10/29/2002 From: Gilmanton, New Hampshire Status: online It was probably a candy container. _____________________________ Woody (in reply to rogerdrake) Post #: 2

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/11/2005 10:19:20 AM    Sam_MaineBottles Posts: 370 Joined: 4/5/2004 From: Mid-coast Maine Status: offline Sweet little bottle, rogerdrake! I'd say it was a candy container as well, even though most candy containers of that type were in two halves (base and cover). Hope you can make some other nice discoveries in your backyard! -Sam (in reply to rogerdrake) Post #: 3

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/11/2005 10:53:16 AM    woody   Posts: 1676 Joined: 10/29/2002 From: Gilmanton, New Hampshire Status: online On second thought, after noticing the size, I'd say it was probably an ink bottle. That particular size would seem to be too small for most candy containers I've seen. _____________________________ Woody (in reply to rogerdrake) Post #: 4

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/11/2005 3:00:09 PM    David E Posts: 995 Joined: 5/24/2004 Status: offline Bottle pricing guide by Hugh Cleveland (1993) Picture shows same as yours Candy Clear 4 1/2" $8.00 to $12.00 but I would guess more value due to age of pricing book Also not carnival glass, coloring may be from the exposure to earth (minerals) and water. Dave < Message edited by David E -- 1/11/2005 3:01:53 PM > (in reply to rogerdrake) Post #: 5

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/11/2005 3:10:03 PM    woody   Posts: 1676 Joined: 10/29/2002 From: Gilmanton, New Hampshire Status: online The problem is that his container is only 2 3/4" long, hence I think it is too small for a candy container. _____________________________ Woody (in reply to rogerdrake) Post #: 6

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/11/2005 5:18:50 PM    S.C. Warner   Posts: 126 Joined: 1/2/2005 From: it happens out in Vegas, and it happens in Moline. Status: offline Whew, I'd have to agree with both of you here. If Dave has a picture, then maybe measurement is wrong? Woody is right about that being a bit small for candy, from my limited experience. Or could it have been a Salesman's sample? Very interesting indeed. Also I agree about weathering giving the iridescence. Kind of looks like the Canada Dry Carnival glass. best. sc (in reply to woody) Post #: 7

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/12/2005 1:09:45 AM    drjhostetters   Posts: 162 Joined: 3/2/2004 Status: offline Hey Dave E... I have a 2004 Hugh Cleveland, updated..my book shows $65 to $75 for 4 inch clear candy train...I don't think it is a candy either...unless was minature or sample... but it is beautiful anyway regardless and a neat find. The Doc... _____________________________ The Doctor...Dr. J (in reply to David E) Post #: 8

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/13/2005 10:30:39 PM    David E Posts: 995 Joined: 5/24/2004 Status: offline You are right Woody, I to missed the small size. Dave (in reply to David E) Post #: 9

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/15/2005 4:09:38 AM    bigkitty53   Posts: 286 Joined: 3/28/2004 From: Bermuda Status: offline This is a poser,all right! It seems too small for a candy yet it appears that the mouth is at the back of the engine cab, and that the bottle can't stand on the cowcatcher up front-so it can't be an ink.The smokestack can't have a big enough opening for a typical pen nib if the bottle is only 7/8" wide the stack opening can't be more than 1/4".(allowing for the glass thickness.)So what is it? I'll have to go with Doc and S.C.,miniature or sample candy container. Neat little bottle! KAT _____________________________ "...Just don't let me mistake you for a mouse." (in reply to rogerdrake) Post #: 10

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/15/2005 5:08:58 AM    Dirranbandi   Posts: 104 Joined: 4/25/2004 From: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Status: offline G'day Tend to think that it is a sample candy bottle - I have seen later types (1940-50's) with metal cap at rear of engine. Cheers, Dirranbandi (in reply to rogerdrake) Post #: 11

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/20/2005 5:33:35 PM    rogerdrake   Posts: 2 Joined: 1/10/2005 Status: offline Thank you, Everyone that responed to my posting! I have decided to try and sell this bottle. I have posted it for sale on E-Bay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3777459208 This is an incredible message board and Website. I hope it doesn't seem like I'm using it as a selling tool. I just thought you'll would be interested in knowing. Thank you again, Roger Drake (in reply to rogerdrake) Post #: 12

RE: train engine bottle information - 1/20/2005 7:33:42 PM    wootten   Posts: 87 Joined: 1/16/2005 Status: offline Well-since you decided to go ebay (which is cool-we all want the big one) can you update us on what you found out and how you did? wendy (in reply to rogerdrake) Post #: 13

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