One of my nicest finds

mikepietrello · Jun 28, 2007

May not be much but I love this bottle. When you take a really close look at it and turn it slow its almost mesmerizing. It looks warped but it is perfectly balanced. I really can't explain it to good but its pretty cool. An optical illusion you might say.
The only marking on it is a three on the bottom. I dug it up the other day at a sight from around 1910.
If I could find out what this is I would be very greatful.
Any Ideas?
Thanks,
Mike

bottlemania · Jun 28, 2007

Mike,
No idea what it is, but I love it. It's kind of like those Moroccan lamps you see from time to time that are all faceted. Great find.
Paul

mikepietrello · Jun 28, 2007

I'll tell ya Paul its the coolest thing. All those points and theres not one chip on the entire bottle. Every point is smooth as silk. You would think after being in the ground for nearly a hundred years there would be a little damage on this piece.
Mike

Tony14 · Jun 28, 2007

That is pretty cool. IT would probably look nice in a sunny window. Maybe fill it with some colored water? Nice bottle!

mikepietrello · Jun 28, 2007

Hey Tony,
What do you think the best and safest way to clean this would be ?
Mike

Tony14 · Jun 28, 2007

To tell ya the truth im not sure. Try putting about 1/4 full with sand then the rist with water and shake it. Maybe someone else will have a better idea

bottlenutboy · Jun 28, 2007

i would recommend a bottle brush with soap and water, but if you do the thing with the sand dont fill completely or else it doesnt shake around as well put about 1/4 full of sand to about 1/2 or less of water then shake vigorously

RICKJJ59W · Jun 28, 2007

Cat litter works to put a little in, add some water shake, keep putting dry stuff in when it turns to gray water, repete. Rick

capsoda · Jun 28, 2007

Very cool. Looks like it was wadded up and thrown away only to be found and sort of straightened out.[sm=lol.gif]

It has alot of corners. Start with a brush and try to get most of it out. Let it soak for a couple of day first.

mikepietrello · Jun 28, 2007

Hey thanks for all your help guys, I discovered something else about this. I noticed that alll of the facets are indented except for one. Thats what was making it looked warped.
and that the bottle was made to lay on its side.

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