This may seem harsh but am I the only one who thinks Spirits post is a bit selfish? It's been awhile since I posted here but when I was more active a couple of years ago I saw hundreds of posts from him and just as many replies. Obviously he formed some good connections with some great folks...
I have the small cobalt three sided McCormick ( with the bee embossed on the front) bottle. The other day I dug this flask with the very same embossing in the front. Not sure if this was a poison flask! I hit the corner with my shovel and broke it, I was sick about it but decided to keep it...
I did the same thing, tossed them to the side, but kept a few cause I though they would make good jars to store things in since the lids were not rusted out. It was not until this man made such a big deal about them I went back to the spot (2 years had passed) and grabbed the 5-6 I threw to the...
I will send you pictures and thanks for all the information. I spoke with a man that was 77 years old and he said he had never seen on at a bottle show or anyone. Mine does not had the label on it but it is embossed on the bottom. I shared one with this man and he was over the top about it!!
Thanks for the warm welcome and the information. I did try what you suggested, but no luck. I know a local collector that may have the tool you are referencing. I will wait for the picture as well.
I found a few clear glass jars with the lids that are embossed on the bottom "Wolf's Head Oil. The tops have the oil weight: 30 or 40 on the lids. I have not been able to find one anywhere on the internet just like these. I have seen some with a paper label but no embossing on the bottom. We...
I have a few selzer bottles with liquid in the bottom. I can't seem to get to the tops off. I tried drilling a hole in the metal to release the liquid but nothing came out. I am afraid I will break the tops off if I apply to much pressure. Anyone have any suggestions?