Dr. Pepper bottle found at our family homeplace.

[SusanEllis]

We found this while digging through the "glass field" on my husbands family land. I'm completely new to this, but if I researched correctly, I think it's from 1938 (at first glance, I thought it was a 9, but under better light, it's an 8). It is quite thick, and has some weight to it. Any insight would be appreciated on the date/age of it. Also, based on the city, am I correct in the thought of it being bottled in Ruston, LA? Thanks in advance for any input!

 

[shotdwn]

You are right on everything you thought about the bottle. It is from Ruston La. 1938.

 

[SusanEllis]

You are right on everything you thought about the bottle. It is from Ruston La. 1938.

Thank you!

 

[ROBBYBOBBY64]

We found this while digging through the "glass field" on my husbands family land. I'm completely new to this, but if I researched correctly, I think it's from 1938 (at first glance, I thought it was a 9, but under better light, it's an 8). It is quite thick, and has some weight to it. Any insight would be appreciated on the date/age of it. Also, based on the city, am I correct in the thought of it being bottled in Ruston, LA? Thanks in advance for any input!

The 3 on the other side of the Owens-Illinois mark represents the factory it was made. 3 is Fairmont, West Virginia in operation from 1930-1950.
ROBBYBOBBY64.

 

[SusanEllis]

The 3 on the other side of the Owens-Illinois mark represents the factory it was made. 3 is Fairmont, West Virginia in operation from 1930-1950.
ROBBYBOBBY64.

Thank you! I'm currently trying to research dates and plant codes on other bottles we found. Others don't seem as easy to locate as Owens-Illinois.

 

[ROBBYBOBBY64]

Thank you! I'm currently trying to research dates and plant codes on other bottles we found. Others don't seem as easy to locate as Owens-Illinois.

One of the easiest codes to decipher is Owens-Illinois. If you don't have it already here is a couple of links.
ROBBYBOBBY64.

 

[SusanEllis]

One of the easiest codes to decipher is Owens-Illinois. If you don't have it already here is a couple of links.
ROBBYBOBBY64.

Thank you for those! Until last week, I never gave much thought to glass, other than nice, or distinct bottles/pieces. I'm amazed at how quickly this has become an obsession for me!

 

[ROBBYBOBBY64]

Thank you for those! Until last week, I never gave much thought to glass, other than nice, or distinct bottles/pieces. I'm amazed at how quickly this has become an obsession for me!

I have thought this over many times, why do people collect? I did a post on the psychology of collecting. It was very informative and insightful.
ROBBYBOBBY64.

Psychology of collecting

I love glass, do you like glass? I have always wondered what makes us so drawn to bottle collecting. Past the primitive oooh...shiny aspect of it's lure. I thought this was interesting on the psychology of collecting. Am I collecting or hoarding? A little of both I guess. Oh well. What do you...

www.antique-bottles.net

 

[SusanEllis]

I have thought this over many times, why do people collect? I did a post on the psychology of collecting. It was very informative and insightful.
ROBBYBOBBY64.

Psychology of collecting

I love glass, do you like glass? I have always wondered what makes us so drawn to bottle collecting. Past the primitive oooh...shiny aspect of it's lure. I thought this was interesting on the psychology of collecting. Am I collecting or hoarding? A little of both I guess. Oh well. What do you...

www.antique-bottles.net

Those are great! While reading, I felt the excitement of searching for, and finding things. Then I remembered the MANY rocks I have (mostly from riverbeds)! LOL

 

[ROBBYBOBBY64]

Thank you! I'm currently trying to research dates and plant codes on other bottles we found. Others don't seem as easy to locate as Owens-Illinois.

Sorry I thought you were talking about Owen and Owens-Illinois only. Here is a link to bottle manufacturers marks website.
ROBBYBOBBY64.

Glass Manufacturers' Marks on Bottles ~ Page One

Glass Manufacturers' Marks ~ Identifying glass with an extensive list of marks, logos, trademarks as seen on bottles & other glassware!

glassbottlemarks.com