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Baltimore Show Sunday 3/11/2018

Biggest show on earth. Finally got a table this year. Row D #4. Lots of great Maryland local beers, some historical and stoneware as well.
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- Feb 28, 2018
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- Forum: Antique Bottle Shows and Club Activities
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W. Decker Stoneware Beer age?

The state of origin for W. Decker is unknown however their is a W. P. Decker listed in Wellsville, NY. W. P. has early glassware. They could be related.
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- Post #7
- Mar 16, 2016
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Karl Hutter years of operation?

1877-1904 Karl Hutter, New York, New York
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- Post #2
- May 30, 2013
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Bottle Seal Co Bottles

BOTTLE SEAL COMPANY 1885-1892 N. Holiday St. then E. Monument Absorbed by Crown Cork & Seal Co.
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- Post #8
- Apr 18, 2013
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Bottle Seal Co Bottles

I believe what you are posting is the "steamer soda" versions which while collectable do not bring the +$100 like the beer bottles will. (Unless your Cobalt!) Please post a full picture of the entire bottle.
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- Post #7
- Apr 18, 2013
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Ginger Beer Bottle?

Also listed as Viet and Feat instead of Victor with several attempted spellings of the last name in the Baltimore directories through the years. @1850-65 1851 directory shows Eastern Ave but I believe he was mostly on Lee St. for most of his years. He was a brewer of several different...
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- Post #13
- Mar 27, 2013
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Anyone recognize this Balsam?

Also found advertisements from 1875, 1877
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- Post #19
- Jan 8, 2013
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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EMMETSBURG BOTTLING WORKS BOTTLE

not form Maryland. Different spelling here, Emmitsburg
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- Post #4
- Jan 4, 2013
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Anyone recognize this Balsam?

Gunther, No, it's not in the book. I'll give it to Doc. He's wrapping up the 4th addition for sale at the Bottle Show. May be too late though. Your welcome to use my pics or if you want better ones for your documentation let me know.
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- Post #12
- Jan 4, 2013
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Anyone recognize this Balsam?

thanks,
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- Post #11
- Jan 4, 2013
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Anyone recognize this Balsam?

Thanks to Everyone. Red, The bottom is unmarked, no mold marks etc Gunther, Do you have an advertisement or something that relates it to Van Alstine? Thanks,
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- Post #6
- Jan 3, 2013
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Anyone recognize this Balsam?

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- Post #2
- Jan 3, 2013
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Anyone recognize this Balsam?

embossed JACKSONS / MAGIC / BALSAM / GIFT BOTTLE aqua 3 1/2 inches, tooled lip. recently dug out of Baltimore
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- Thread
- Jan 3, 2013
- Replies: 20
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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F. Sandkuhler and Dr. J. Walker

the Sandkuhler's "Collingwood" bottle is the error bottle. They usually sell for about $100 or so.
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- Post #6
- Oct 16, 2012
- Forum: New to the Collection
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What is these bottles with metal art casings

Why am I thinking possible church item. No wicks in there?
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- Post #3
- Oct 10, 2012
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900