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Finally aquired the Apple green

Great pair, both look to be in excellent condition. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #4
- Apr 18, 2024
- Forum: New to the Collection
John Ryan Magnesia

Super nice addition. Thats a tough one to find, especially undamaged. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #3
- Apr 11, 2024
- Forum: New to the Collection
Pontil or smooth base

Thanks, shes the best. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #31
- Apr 2, 2024
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
Pontil or smooth base

Lol, ive gotten a couple Ryans like that over the years. If i had the finances id probably collect everything pre-1890. Thanks and good luck to you and your collection my friend. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #28
- Apr 1, 2024
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
Pontil or smooth base

Probably will like this then. This was taken from the 1869 city record and blown up and framed. It was a gift from my better half. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #26
- Apr 1, 2024
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
Pontil or smooth base

Nice Lubbs. I only collect Ryans because he had the best bottles ever made in my opinion lol. No privately owned soda bottler had as many molds and variations as him in history. 44 total molds and over 100 variations. Being im just a blue collar auto mechanic itll take me probably the rest of my...
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- Post #25
- Apr 1, 2024
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
Pontil or smooth base

No problem. Its extremely difficult to photo. Its probably the darkest Ryan I have. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #21
- Apr 1, 2024
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
Pontil or smooth base

Yessir. Im a native of Savannah and I only collect Ryans. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #19
- Mar 30, 2024
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
Pontil or smooth base

Nobody knows a reason that im aware of. The biggest mystery being the Columbus bottle dated 1883, when he sold his business in 1879. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #17
- Mar 30, 2024
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
Pontil or smooth base

There are only 2 molds he used for 1852 when he opened and they didnt have dates. Russ 104 and 108. He changed to the Russ 152 ginger ale design in spring of 1871. Any of his bottles dated 1852 are just excelsior establishment year. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #15
- Mar 30, 2024
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
Pontil or smooth base

Heres mine if its any help... Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #8
- Mar 26, 2024
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
Pontil or smooth base

That mold dates to around 1854, where it is pontiled. I believe union glassworks used the same mold and modified it with the date appearing to be pontiled. If you look closely at the block letter "J" there is a ghost embossing that appears to be the same as Russ 10-106, blob undated version...
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- Post #5
- Mar 26, 2024
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
Bottle repairs.

Great job Rob, especially on the aqua. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #11
- Feb 28, 2024
- Forum: Cleaning and Repairing
Any thoughts on this spiderweb pattern bottle?

Its a 1914 rye whiskey i believe. Also comes in clear. Heres a labeled one i found on the web. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #3
- Jan 10, 2024
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
1855 to1861 C.I.&SONS UNION CLASPED HANDS SHEARED TOP BLUE-GREEN FLASK MADE IN BIRMINGHAM, PA.

Gotta keep it family friendly :) Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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- Post #22
- Dec 30, 2023
- Forum: Introductions