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Newbie finds a 1959 Jim Beam decanter

Sorry all, I know a pic would be best but my camera is elsewhere right now. It's a 1959 Pyrex Jim Beam bottle complete with labels, dating etc. I picked it up at a flea market today from a woman who was "clearing out the junk" in her house. Is this worth anything? (Even if not, I only paid $3...
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- Apr 25, 2004
- Replies: 1
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles AFTER 1900
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How old are you ????

It looks like we've been beaten in the youngest department since your post... [:)] I'm 25 and have only discovered an interest in bottle collecting in the last few months. I live in Atlantic Canada, and as far as specific interests go, all I know is that I like coloured glass. I have a...
- Penelope
- Post #60
- Apr 25, 2004
- Forum: General Chat
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Green Gilbey's bottle

Thanks for the reply, woody. [:)] I was speaking to someone who guesses the bottle dates from the 30s or 40s. He also agrees that it is of little monetary value. It does have a very nice colour... now if I can get all of the dirt out of it and clean it up nicely! This little find has got...
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- Post #3
- Apr 25, 2004
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles AFTER 1900
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Green Gilbey's bottle

While putting a new floor in my basement I found a bottle under the old floorboards. It is a green glass bottle with "Gilbey's Collins" in raised letters on the front and raised "Gilbey's" running down both sides. It has a screw top, so I'm assuming it can't be too old. I just can't find...
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- Feb 27, 2004
- Replies: 2
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles AFTER 1900