Well , one way Jeff told me is by the neck . The real Calabash necks has a gradual taper from the lip to the body. And the repro's are straighter and flare out more at the body . I hope you understand what I am trying to say . I hope I explained this correctly Jeff.
Here is a real Calabash .
Something that might interest you . http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-U-S-A-Hopsital-Dept-Bottle-Puce-Colored-/160608510554?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256503625a
Thanks to Michael George ( earlyglass ) whos sharp eye discovered this crook .
Thanks Mike ........... I'd say you saved some people some hard earned dollars .
And thanks Reggie also for keeping everybody updated.
There is a Seaworth Bitters listed on ebay , and the picture in the listing was stolen from Reggie Lynch's website. http://cgi.ebay.com/Gorgeous-11-Seaworth-Bitters-Co-Bottle-Cape-May-NJ-/160606091320?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2564de7838
I just wanted to let any bidders here know about...
If they were wicker covered ( as seen on demijohns ).......... they will sometimes show some signs of wear ,where the wicker /dirt rubbed the glass . Does it have any ?