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07-14-2019, 08:56 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Base script Coca Cola in Sodas - Embossed, Paper Label and ACLs.

I recently shipped/mailed a heavy bottle to San Diego California from Detroit. A long ways. Buyer hurry up & paid before I could send invoice....

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07-14-2019, 08:47 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Is this Bott's beer bottle really from 1893 (Chicago Worlds Fair on label)? in What is it? BEFORE 1900

I'd say it dates from possibly 1893 to possibly another 10 or 20 years after that. As Canadian bottles said they could have said that on there...

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07-14-2019, 08:42 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

Couple more pics. LEON.

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07-14-2019, 08:36 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

I wish I had my Camera for 2nd time around (dang old ladies) & then I would of had even more & better in Situ Pics as things got better, slightly....

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07-13-2019, 11:44 AM

hemihampton replied to a thread Base script Coca Cola in Sodas - Embossed, Paper Label and ACLs.

Yeah, but that's totally different. thats was when say somebody had a $20 item for sale. They would then say $1.00 for item but $19.00 to ship. That...

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07-10-2019, 08:25 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Scripted straight sides in Sodas - Embossed, Paper Label and ACLs.

That's a nice start so far. I like those. Keep going, lots more out their. LEON. P.S. I like the slug plate straight sided Cokes best. LEON.

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07-10-2019, 08:22 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Base script Coca Cola in Sodas - Embossed, Paper Label and ACLs.

It's hard to sell a $5 or $10 bottle on ebay when the seller then wants $15 to ship. LEON.

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07-10-2019, 08:18 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread 1936 TVA Franklin Roosevelt Bottle in What is it? AFTER 1900

I think maybe they meant the original older Calabash Bottles from the 1800's were heavier. Yours is a newer reproduction of the older 1800's bottles....

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07-10-2019, 08:10 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Odd bottle I found no clue what it used to hold...any ideas? in Digging and Finding

I think some of those toilet water bottles are shaped like this or similar to this also. LEON.

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07-10-2019, 07:59 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

I think Fences are more optional, but they are tearing down so many old abandoned houses & Buildings that probably cant supply enough fencing fast...

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07-07-2019, 11:30 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Advice needed - old well in Digging and Finding

I don't think Cisterns get that deep, I never dug one but know of 2 or 3 I want to dig & seen some empty ones befere that were not that deep, not...

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07-07-2019, 09:19 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Cobalt Blob Top in Cleaning and Repairing

Maybe look on ebay for a nice donor, I see these types of bottles on ebay all the time but not just tops or tops with necks, be nice if you could...

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07-07-2019, 09:12 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread 5 Gallon Clay Jugs in What is it? BEFORE 1900

The post is 8 years old so not sure if you'll get a response. if not you may try to PM or e-mail him. Good Luck. LEON.

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07-07-2019, 09:01 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

Not a lot of competition in Detroit. Lots of people I know are afraid to venture into Detroit, with it's reputation people think they will be car...

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07-07-2019, 08:45 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

Here's one of the first bottles I found. Was laying there in dirt pile with one other bottle & some broken shards from being Guiliatined with heavy...

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07-06-2019, 07:42 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread 1936 TVA Franklin Roosevelt Bottle in What is it? AFTER 1900

Interesting, My Mom lives on the Tenneesee River or just above it on a Mountain top in NorthEast Alabama. Her Neighbor works for the TVA. Being from...

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07-06-2019, 07:32 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

I prefer Michigan Hutches but have hundreds, maybe thousands of other bottles, many older Michigan Blob Top Beers & Bottles from others States but...

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07-06-2019, 07:28 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

I came back the next day with another Milkcrate. Unfortunately I forget my Camera in the car. I was about to go get it when I seen a bunch of nosey...

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07-06-2019, 07:18 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

First visit I dug about 20+ whole bottles. but like a Bonehead I didn't plane ahead & bring my usual Wine Bottle Box with Seperators, Almost always...

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07-06-2019, 07:12 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

Ends up about 1 foot below surface is a layer of nothing but bottles, many many bottles.LEON.

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07-06-2019, 07:10 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

I looked down & found 2 complete bottles in the dirt. SO, I come back with shovel & start digging. LEON.

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07-06-2019, 07:08 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

Then after they tore down a Building at the back alley I see some bottles hanging out of wall cut in half like guillintined by the Bulldozer or...

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07-06-2019, 07:04 PM

hemihampton started a thread Recent Construction Finds. in Digging and Finding

Found a A FUNKE Hutch sitting on top of dirt pile at Construction site. LEON.

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07-06-2019, 06:49 PM

hemihampton replied to a thread Advice needed - old well in Digging and Finding

If it opens up bigger/wider as you go down maybe it's a cistern? I dug a 15 foot deep well not long ago & did get some Bottles. It was filled in with...

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