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Photos of all know Long Island Pontiled Bottles

Are you talking about open pontils or iron/graphite also?
- Sgberger
- Post #11
- Aug 18, 2023
- Forum: Pontils Only
Photos of all know Long Island Pontiled Bottles

Can I get an opinion from a knowledgeable member? I bought a green blob soda embossed C. A. SAMMIS HEMSTEAD L.I. from an auction. I think it is recessed base with center dot. possibly iron pontilled. I figure it's rare or at least scarce. The issue is that there is a bottom flake off which is...
- Sgberger
- Post #9
- Aug 16, 2023
- Forum: Pontils Only
Staining during tumbling

No copper?
- Sgberger
- Post #7
- Aug 25, 2022
- Forum: Cleaning and Repairing
Staining during tumbling

I get the black goop if I put too much abrasive in. The problem I haven't been able to solve is the black stain gets into every pore and "half moon" bump and every scratch and scrape. I have tried steaming, and I have tried an ultrasonic cleaner but cannot seem to figure how the get the solution...
- Sgberger
- Post #5
- Aug 25, 2022
- Forum: Cleaning and Repairing
Abele Bottling Works Peekskill,N.Y

From an an antique auction. I watch for bottles that I think might be scarce or rare.
- Sgberger
- Post #9
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles AFTER 1900
Abele Bottling Works Peekskill,N.Y

I noticed your message on this forum while researching a Charles Abele bottle I acquired. It is now listed for sale on E-bay. It is much earlier than the bottle on this forum and dates to about 1880. You can search using "Charles Abele". Check it out. Sam
- Sgberger
- Post #7
- Sep 22, 2020
- Forum: What is it? Antique Bottles AFTER 1900