I found one of these bottles at a local antique shop and was wondering what would be a fair price to pay for it. It is currently listed for $65. "YOUNG'S BOTANIC BREWERY LTD. embossed beer bottle Hanley, "H" on base Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Bear,I believe that it is the remains of a wax seal. If you look closely at the photo of the neck of the 1st bottle there appears to be remnants of a wax seal on it too. I'm still trying to find information on the City Bottling Works but haven't had much luck so far. Regards,John
3. Kaolin pipe bowls with no visible markings.[attachment=20150901_184539.jpg] 4. An 1870's ink well embossed J & I. E. M. patented Oct. 31, 1865.[attachment=20150901_164649.jpg] [attachment=20150901_164735.jpg] I'm going to take a break for now and will post additional bottles later. Regards,John
Here are a couple of my non-bottle finds to finish up for now.1. 1920's condum tin from the 3 Merry Witches company.[attachment=20150901_185734.jpg] 2. Sterling silver container from Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, Rhode Island (match safe or snuff can?). Based on the hallmarks it was made sometime...
I believe this is a New York beer bottle. It is embossed S. Liebmann’s Sons Brewing Co/SLS/Registered on the front of the bottle.[attachment=20150901_172717.jpg] [attachment=20150901_172937.jpg]continued on next post...
Not sure if this is a soda or a beer. Bottle is embossed with City Bottling Works/Tiffon O. on the front and W. Mc C & Co. on the base of the back.[attachment=20150901_165705.jpg] [attachment=20150901_165739.jpg] [attachment=20150901_165806.jpg]continued on next post...
My oldest SS double dot pepsi cola bottle from Fayetteville, NC. Thought it was odd that to find a crown top bottle with a cork stuck inside.[attachment=20150901_173818.jpg] [attachment=20150901_173849.jpg] [attachment=20150901_173920.jpg]continued on next post...