Thanks Rick, we have many jugs and stoneware displayed and used all around the house that I’m always trying to find info on. People sometimes ask how old they are and most of my replies are “I have no idea” lol, especially on the ones that are unmarked. My wife’s grandparents have dug and...
Even though all the info is clear as day I’m having trouble finding out the history, dating and possible worth on this great 4gal jug. Thanks in advance for any help/info.
No doubt Roy, I mention the price because every bottle, and there are many hundreds, has a little sticker of what was paid or where it was dug and the year. There is a master catalog that we are yet to find among all the bottle books and bottle show awards, receipts of bottles sold, hand drawn...
That bottle
Thanks for the insight Roy. The bottle is very cool, my wife’s favorite. It’s one gifted to us by my wife’s grandparents. They paid $20 for it in 1969.
Brian
This olive green wine was dug at Ft Jackson La. which was built 1822-1832 to protect the lower river/New Orleans and fell during a civil war battle in 1862. Used as a training facility in 1890s and early 1900s. The bottle has a high kick up bottom and very crude top. Since there is not a single...
That’s correct, quick search showed the company manufactured surgical goods/supplies from 1883-1910 when they sold to Johnson & Johnson. Not a long time so maybe fairly rare, who knows. Cool item nonetheless.
Brian
Check out this really great unopened jar of Lee’s absorbent gauze. The company opened in the late 1800s so I assume it’s from early 1900s or so. Has anyone seen or have info on this little gem?
Thanks, Brian