I cleaned up a few bottles, they turned out pretty good. There up for auction, I posted a link in the "Current Auctions and Sales" category. Curious to see what they go for.
tigue710, really appreciate the detailed explanation. Still kind of new to the bottle scene so the more I know/learn the better the purchases I make, thanks everyone!
Yes, most are Pensacola, some Ala but the bulk are Pensacola. Are those worth more?
PS. Jimbo, sorry, didn't have any of the cities that you asked about. All are Pensacola, Defuniak Springs, Mobile and Dothan Ala.
Here are some pics, just a sample, I think there are approx 30 total. Most have case wear and a few have some chips on bottom, need to clean them up some but overall they look pretty good. I think they're authentic, what do you think?
@ Jimbo, i'll check and see if any are from the areas that...
Thanks for the reply/info, sorry for not getting back sooner. Yeah, kind of figured that the clear ones were pretty much worthless and as far as condition goes, unfortunately some are not that good, although, there are a few decent ones which I try to keep separated but just don't know much...
Hello everyone, just picked up a couple of cases of hobble skirt Coca Cola bottles, some have embossed dates Dec 25 1923 and the others are Nov 16 1915. I believe these are called Christmas and Thanksgiving bottles, is that correct? Most are local, Pensacola, however, some are Defuniak Fla...
Just noticed the marble board, nice, now maybe I can learn something about them. I attend a lot of yard/garage, estate sales, flea markets, etc. and usually grab the marbles when I see them if not too much. Anyway, here is my accumulation so far, any keepers, value, types, etc? Some have damage...
Thanks again everyone for the info, guess it did add a little "wow" factor to the bottle seeing it full but after learning more about it I now realize that it's not original due to the cap and as you mentioned no chunks of precipitate or degradation of color, etc. Guess i'll just drink it, joke...