Huson Swayne was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on 07 December 1793. He would marry Susanna Phillips on 16 April 1818 in Hockessin, Chester, Pennsylvania and have three children, one being William P. Swayne (1825-1906) who would later work with his father.
Dr. Swayne started is business around...
Front: John Ryan Savannah Geo
Back: XX Philadelphia Porter
These are some of the earlier Ryans produced.
I have been trying to find one of these Apple green variations in great condition that someone would part with. I finally found one and get to add it to the collection. Looks good next to the...
Added this John Ryan to the collection this week. It is probably one of the only Citrate of Magnesias in my collection that I would show off. It also doesn't fit in my soda collection other than it's a Ryan bottle that I didn't have but I like it either way!
These dated John Ryans are I believe known to not be pontiled, and are all considered smooth bases. Here is one that is dated 1859 and so seems pontiled? Figured I would share.
I do not collect cokes specifically but since it is local and I have never seen another one. It is a 1915 Ice Blue (Color) from Bradentown Florida. Some of you have seen me show it at bottle club meetings years ago but I just dug it out and felt like sharing it again. It always feels like...
So far I have been able to get together this small color run of John Ryan Ginger Ales. I am still looking but thought I would share on what I do have put together so far.
Geo. Van Benschotten
Bridgeport Conn
Premium Soda Water
Iron pontil
I just love the blueish green when it's displayed correctly.
I posted the last picture for color reference.
Does anyone one else have an open pontil Wistars? This one is spelled Wister's. I was wondering if they all where misspelled then or if its an uncommon error? The other 2 pictured are smooth base versions. I dont have another O.P. to compare too.