Forum: Bottle Forums

Want to know more about a bottle made before 1900 then post a photograph here and a good description.

Want to know more about a bottle made after 1900 (if the mould seam goes through the lip it has been machine made and is after 1900) then post a photograph here and a good description.

If you are a dump digger this is where you swap ideas, experiences and your stories with other diggers.

If you have recently added to your collection with a purchase from eBay, a flea market, a garage sale etc., tell other members here.

Cleaning your bottles can ruin them or make a great improvement. Tumbling, acid, secret formulas etc., discuss the merits of the techniques for cleaning and repairing bottles here.

Questions and answers about displaying your collection or photographing a bottle prior to auction? This is the place to explain how you do it! Or just ask!

Your chance for some publicity for your local bottle show or club meet.

Seen an interesting bottle on eBay or an auction somewhere? Maybe you made the find of the decade or dicovered a scam - here is the place to tell others or seek information.

Chat about anything other than bottles but be nice.

Chat about bottles and only bottles.

Not for bottle,s pot lids or jars but all those other interesting finds you have made.

The many unique shapes and colors, that were used to distinguish old poison bottles so they could not be mistaken for anything else, have made them a fantastic collecting theme. This is the place to talk about them!

This section is for enthusiasts of Embossed, Paper Label and ACL soda bottles.

A place for collectors of embossed and pyroglazed milk and dairy bottles to share their knowledge.

We've reserved this area for the really old glass.. if pontilled bottles are your thing, bring your passion and expertise here.

The difficult ones! If a Member's question is not answered within a few weeks it may be moved here so that it is not forgotten. If you have any ideas or suggestions that may help with an answer please post them.

Ask a question or share your interest in reproduction bottles and jars.

If you researched a bottle or glasshouse, share your information here.

Member Bearswede held an auction on the forum where the winner paid a percentage of their winning bid as a donation to the upkeep of the forum. Other Members have said they would like to do this too and this section is for that purpose.