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Anchor Hocking jar identification?

Hello! I had a friend gift me this jar that he found, and I was curious to see if I could find out more about it. All I've been able to find out is that it's Anchor Hocking based on the logo on the bottom, but the layout of the bottom is different from other examples I've found online, which...
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- Mar 27, 2024
- anchor hocking anchor hocking glass jars
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- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles AFTER 1900
1973 Anchor Hocking E. W. Lawrence Retirement Bottle (13)

Year Made: 1973 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking, Lancaster, Ohio Color: amber / brown Product: N/A Bottler: N/A Volume: 11 fluid ounces Height: 6 inches Diameter: 3 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches Weight: 15.2 ounces Seams: 2 seams go to the top Label Type: embossed Closure Type: cork
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- Jan 20, 2022
- amber brown anchor hocking book bottle commemorative e.w. lawrence embossed employee flask lancaster ohio
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1973 Anchor Hocking E. W. Lawrence Retirement Bottle (12)

Year Made: 1973 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking, Lancaster, Ohio Color: amber / brown Product: N/A Bottler: N/A Volume: 11 fluid ounces Height: 6 inches Diameter: 3 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches Weight: 15.2 ounces Seams: 2 seams go to the top Label Type: embossed Closure Type: cork
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- Jan 20, 2022
- amber brown anchor hocking book bottle commemorative e.w. lawrence embossed employee flask lancaster ohio
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1973 Anchor Hocking E. W. Lawrence Retirement Bottle (11)

Year Made: 1973 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking, Lancaster, Ohio Color: amber / brown Product: N/A Bottler: N/A Volume: 11 fluid ounces Height: 6 inches Diameter: 3 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches Weight: 15.2 ounces Seams: 2 seams go to the top Label Type: embossed Closure Type: cork
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- Jan 20, 2022
- amber brown anchor hocking book bottle commemorative e.w. lawrence embossed employee flask lancaster ohio
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1973 Anchor Hocking E. W. Lawrence Retirement Bottle (10)

Year Made: 1973 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking, Lancaster, Ohio Color: amber / brown Product: N/A Bottler: N/A Volume: 11 fluid ounces Height: 6 inches Diameter: 3 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches Weight: 15.2 ounces Seams: 2 seams go to the top Label Type: embossed Closure Type: cork
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- Jan 20, 2022
- amber brown anchor hocking book bottle commemorative e.w. lawrence embossed employee flask lancaster ohio
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1973 Anchor Hocking E. W. Lawrence Retirement Bottle (9)

Year Made: 1973 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking, Lancaster, Ohio Color: amber / brown Product: N/A Bottler: N/A Volume: 11 fluid ounces Height: 6 inches Diameter: 3 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches Weight: 15.2 ounces Seams: 2 seams go to the top Label Type: embossed Closure Type: cork
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- Jan 20, 2022
- amber brown anchor hocking book bottle commemorative e.w. lawrence embossed employee flask lancaster ohio
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1973 Anchor Hocking E.M. Lawrence Retirement Bottle

I've had this bottle for a few years. But I wanted to share it because it has a very unique design, like a book. On the front it is embossed with "Em Lawrence / VICE PRES. / ANCHOR HOCKING CORP. / [anchor over H symbol] / 43 YEARS / FEB. 6, 1930 / JUNE 30, 1973 / EXCELCUS et MAGNUS ad LABORUM"...
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- Jan 19, 2022
- 1973 amber brown anchor hocking book commemorative bottle e.m. lawrence embossed employee retirement glass flask vice president
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1949 Altoona Curve Beer Bottle (Photo 1)

Year Made: 1949 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking Color: amber / brown Product: Curve Premium Beer Bottler: Altoona Brewing Volume: 12 fluid ounces Height: 7 1/16 inches Weight: 10.2 ounces Diameter: 2 3/4 inches Seams: 2 seams all the way to top Label Type: paper Closure Type: pry-off metal cap
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- Dec 4, 2021
- 12 ounces 1949 altoona brewing amber brown anchor hocking beer bottle glass horseshoe curve paper label pennsylvania
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1949 Altoona Curve Beer Bottle (Photo 2)

Year Made: 1949 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking Color: amber / brown Product: Curve Premium Beer Bottler: Altoona Brewing Volume: 12 fluid ounces Height: 7 1/16 inches Weight: 10.2 ounces Diameter: 2 3/4 inches Seams: 2 seams all the way to top Label Type: paper Closure Type: pry-off metal cap
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- Dec 4, 2021
- 12 ounces 1949 altoona brewing amber brown anchor hocking beer bottle glass horseshoe curve paper label pennsylvania
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1949 Altoona Curve Beer Bottle (Photo 3)

Year Made: 1949 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking Color: amber / brown Product: Curve Premium Beer Bottler: Altoona Brewing Volume: 12 fluid ounces Height: 7 1/16 inches Weight: 10.2 ounces Diameter: 2 3/4 inches Seams: 2 seams all the way to top Label Type: paper Closure Type: pry-off metal cap
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- Dec 4, 2021
- 12 ounces 1949 altoona brewing amber brown anchor hocking beer bottle glass horseshoe curve paper label pennsylvania
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1949 Altoona Curve Beer Bottle (Photo 4)

Year Made: 1949 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking Color: amber / brown Product: Curve Premium Beer Bottler: Altoona Brewing Volume: 12 fluid ounces Height: 7 1/16 inches Weight: 10.2 ounces Diameter: 2 3/4 inches Seams: 2 seams all the way to top Label Type: paper Closure Type: pry-off metal cap
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- Dec 4, 2021
- 12 ounces 1949 altoona brewing amber brown anchor hocking beer bottle glass horseshoe curve paper label pennsylvania
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1949 Altoona Curve Beer Bottle (Photo 5)

Year Made: 1949 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking Color: amber / brown Product: Curve Premium Beer Bottler: Altoona Brewing Volume: 12 fluid ounces Height: 7 1/16 inches Weight: 10.2 ounces Diameter: 2 3/4 inches Seams: 2 seams all the way to top Label Type: paper Closure Type: pry-off metal cap
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- Dec 4, 2021
- 12 ounces 1949 altoona brewing amber brown anchor hocking beer bottle glass horseshoe curve paper label pennsylvania
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- Album: 1949 Altoona Curve Beer Bottle
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1949 Altoona Curve Beer Bottle (Photo 6)

Year Made: 1949 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking Color: amber / brown Product: Curve Premium Beer Bottler: Altoona Brewing Volume: 12 fluid ounces Height: 7 1/16 inches Weight: 10.2 ounces Diameter: 2 3/4 inches Seams: 2 seams all the way to top Label Type: paper Closure Type: pry-off metal cap
- WesternPA-collector
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- Dec 4, 2021
- 12 ounces 1949 altoona brewing amber brown anchor hocking beer bottle glass horseshoe curve paper label pennsylvania
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- Album: 1949 Altoona Curve Beer Bottle
- Category: Bottles and Glass
1949 Altoona Curve Beer Bottle (Photo 7)

Year Made: 1949 Glassmaker: Anchor Hocking Color: amber / brown Product: Curve Premium Beer Bottler: Altoona Brewing Volume: 12 fluid ounces Height: 7 1/16 inches Weight: 10.2 ounces Diameter: 2 3/4 inches Seams: 2 seams all the way to top Label Type: paper Closure Type: pry-off metal cap
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- Dec 4, 2021
- 12 ounces 1949 altoona brewing amber brown anchor hocking beer bottle glass horseshoe curve paper label pennsylvania
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- Album: 1949 Altoona Curve Beer Bottle
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1976 Anchor Hocking Pint Bicentennial Jar, still full!

I'm in a bind with this jar. I found it in the woods like this, with contents still inside. I don't know what is in it. Maybe apple butter? Anyhow, the lid is completely stuck. Nothing I've tried has worked. I'm about ready to get a Dremel tool and cut the lid off. But there's risk in damaging...
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- Jan 28, 2020
- 1976 anchor hocking bicentennial canning commemorative embossed full pint glass mason jar
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1972 Anchor Hocking James M. Fordham Employee Retirement Bottle

Here is my latest in the line of Anchor Hocking commemorative bottles I have bought. This is immediately one of my favorites because of the fine detail and sturdy craftsmanship of this bottle. You can tell the Anchor Hocking Lancaster, Ohio factory knew they were making it for someone important...
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- Jan 6, 2020
- "vice president "vintage bottle 1929 1972 43 years anchor hocking employee retirement commemorative james fordham lancaster ohio
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1974 Anchor Hocking Retirement Bottle (43 Years)

I recently acquired this bottle that was made in 1974 at the Anchor Hocking Lancaster, Ohio plant, given to the late Ralph Newkirk for 43 years of service. It is extremely rare and I cannot find another example of it. Note the 3D look of the bottle and the interesting scene with a man working...
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- Dec 19, 2019
- 1974 43 years amber anchor hocking embossed employee retirement flask glass lancaster ohio ralph newkirk
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"7UP" and "Like" 1960's Embossed Soda Bottles Found Today

With it being nearly October, the vegetation in the woods of Pennsylvania is starting to wither up, especially with the alarmingly dry month we've had. So it was time to get back after it again and look for some more bottles. I found these five beauties all together in one place. Probably came...
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- Sep 29, 2019
- 7up anchor hocking embossed ndnr green like soda bottle
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