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New to bottle collecting - my Poisons

I have begun to collect recently. So cool Below, these are the bottles I have, most I have identified. So beautiful, I love cleaning them if I buy them a bit dirty. Please look at the pics in this link below http://sdrv.ms/1aP5XlC - I shared 4 pics on my SkyDrive A couple look tumbled, but...
- inssane99ss
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- Oct 28, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: New to the Collection
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My New Poison Bottles...

I have begun to collect recently.Below, these are the bottles I have, most I have identified. So beautiful, I love cleaning them if I buy them a bit dirty. Please look at the pics in this link belowhttp://sdrv.ms/1aP5XlC - I shared 4 pics on my SkyDrive A couple look tumbled, but the rest are...
- inssane99ss
- Thread
- Oct 28, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Poisons
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Water spots on inside of bottle

Hi I have a Vapo Cresolene bottle in aqua, and it's beautiful, but never dries right. In the sun, out, and always upside down drying. The neck is narrow and wide square bottle. Then I see water spots. Any advice? Nick
- inssane99ss
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- Oct 16, 2013
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Cleaning and Repairing
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Fun part about poison collecting for a new collector

Hi there I have been collecting some bottles for myself, and it's quite fun. I will put up another post with the bottles I have gotten, and for hrlp confirming a couple of IDs. I find it fun when someone doesn't have a code number or type listed for the bottles they are auctioning. I...
- inssane99ss
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- Oct 16, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Poisons
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Lighted shelves?

Has anyone done this? I'm picturing white light lit from the bottom of the bottle display. I just got my first bottle of my collection in, and put an led flashlight under it tonight, and I think it would be beautiful. Thoughts? Any pics of nice lighted displays? Nick
- inssane99ss
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- Oct 5, 2013
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Displaying and Photographing
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Laudanum, with label - real?

Hi there - could someone check this one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/331036530372 I looked up the druggist on the bottle and tried finding another, couldn't tell. I understand the labels are easier faked than a blue embossed bottle with no label. If it looks real, could it be valued at...
- inssane99ss
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- Oct 3, 2013
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Poisons
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Could someone look at these bottles for me before I buy?

Hi, new here. It was suggested that I post up here to help me make decisions as to purchasing authentic bottles. I am going to do it guerrilla style and just put up all the bottles I am watching. Any input is appreciated and please don't snipe these from me :) My primary concerns are, is...
- inssane99ss
- Thread
- Oct 1, 2013
- Replies: 14
- Forum: General Chat About Bottles
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New guy here - excited to collect bottles, just need some steering

Hi there, new here. I have only been seriously looking for a couple of days, but have always been interested in antique bottles (medical primarily), tin/porcelein signs, and motor oil cans. I decided to start collecting bottles! Each one is so unique, and compact to store and display...
- inssane99ss
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- Oct 1, 2013
- Replies: 12
- Forum: General Chat