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Metal detectors?
Your comment about the difference in the detectors is interesting.. The Whites are spoken highly of and hold their value. Can you tell me what it is about the Minelab that makes it better? I get the technical comparisons but before i trade I'd like to hear from someone who has owned both...- rd1550
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- Forum: Digging and Finding
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DATING OWENS-ILLINOIS BOTTLES
Wouldn't let me edit previous post.. I realize this thread ia a bit dated, better than duplicating. Theres dots and then theirs stippling. ok I got one quandry in each category.....the '0' rule doesn't take a rocket surgeon to decipher ....splain a med bottle with a '0..' date code. Plus a...- rd1550
- Post #36
- Forum: Sodas - Embossed, Paper Label and ACLs.
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DATING OWENS-ILLINOIS BOTTLES
My big ol butt....been lookin at dump debris q....whilr.....since spot was a pup....some of it arrived by mule...thats supposed to imply an 'informed' opinion will follow .....here goes anyhow....try as I might I can't think of one Owens unerring truth. Maybe the Duraglass 1940...- rd1550
- Post #35
- Forum: Sodas - Embossed, Paper Label and ACLs.
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Savannah druggist
thanks....seems the town names,states drive desireability. friend works with an animal rescue group and sent me this pic....just looking at this guy makes my day better. Can you manipulate the pics?- rd1550
- Post #5
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Savannah druggist
Found E.W. Stothart listed in the 1896 ATL. Druggist Directory. My first druggist bottle, any informed input would be appreciated. It isn't missing any glass- rd1550
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- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles BEFORE 1900
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Owens Illinois codes in thermoset closure
Several aspects of the bottle/closure are still unclear to me and I will try to fill in the blanks. The process by which the info was assimilated ...this guy talked to that guy who emailed so and so, meant no one involved was privvy to the entire effort. i don't doubt the reults, just want to...- rd1550
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- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
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Owens Illinois codes in thermoset closure
I see your point, I broached the subject as it was the only branding on a fairly unique bottle. I've not encountered an Owens bottle without an O-I logo on the base and wondered if it was common.- rd1550
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- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
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Owens Illinois codes in thermoset closure
Have you encountered discernible Owens brands in Bakelite closures under pulp/poly liner? Did you assume they were applicable to the closure and not the container?- rd1550
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- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
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Mystery
After enlisting the help of the braintrust from the historical bottle site the mystery is partially solved. Only one instance of O-I codes in a cap could be recalled and was assumed info pertained to the closure. Through the diligence of Bill Lockhart it was established that this thermoset...- rd1550
- Post #8
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles AFTER 1900
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Mystery
You're probably right. I'll see what I can ferret out on the cap codes, I can't say I remember another instance. Lilac water it is....- rd1550
- Post #7
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles AFTER 1900
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Mystery
Thanks for your interest, yes I meant Owens IL. and thats the pic I used to to id the finish. The symbol in the cap is def Owens and the single digit 3 I took as the year...double digit 10 the plant and the triple 425 to be container or mold. The solitary mark on the base is the I as in the...- rd1550
- Post #4
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles AFTER 1900
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