Beautiful colors there and nice collection. Question for ya; what exactly is the spiraled bottle in the 3rd picture? I have one just like it but it is purple. Thanks for being bored and postng those pics.
Steve
Thanks for the comments and the link. I found a picture of it and it is called a "Fireplug Insulator" These were patented in 1910 by a man named Albert Stadermann. Can anyone give me any more additonal info. Any Value in this piece??
Steve
Here's just a few finds from last week digging. I dug my buttt off and found these 3. The one is a pretty good Utah soda, and the other 2 are probably a bit more common. I haven't found out anything about the jar and would appreciate any input. It is embossed Bishop Company on the bottom...
Here are a few odd insulators that I don't know anything about. I figured there are insulator experts here that would give me some info. dates, value, types.? I appreciate any help. I sure love this site. Thanks in advance.
Steve
Bryan,
Was that last post made about my insulators? You mentioned two different types..but actually they are the same. When I found them, I decided to keep the copper wire and wood on one of them. I felt really lucky to find these. I also found two smaller (telegraph) ones at the same time...
I hope I'm not posting these in the wrong area. I'm new to this, and am not sure if these are pre-1900. All these bottles were found in Utah in an old mining area. The mines were not big operations, and not many people realize they are even there. First is a Liver Pill bottle. We found this...
Those are really great looking. Why is is that the '2' is embossed so differently. It looks like it was done differently than the other #'s. I have a few that I found with the same style of #2. Here's a picture. I appreciate any info....as that's always puzzled me. I found about 6 of these...
Thanks again. I am learning even more about this bottle and it sure is Fun!! I found this in an old mining area that really was being worked heavily from late 1890's thru about 1910. I think it's hey day was probably early 1900's....1905. I am definitely not a bottle guru; but it's amazing...
thanks for the info and comments. too bad it's not worth more. I'm still looking for that elusive rare and htf bottle. i have been lucky stumbling on bottles that I do have just searching old mining areas. thanks for posting the picture of a lightning stopper too. I didn't even know what...
Hello everyone.
I'm new to the board, but plan on being an active member. I live in Utah and went out hunting today and found a goodie! I havne't been able to find anything about it...even googled..but to no avail. All you experts out there i would appreciate some info. I have many other...