BottleDragon
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Dug the other day... any info appreciated. Shown with Felix (10 oz?) bottle. Both were dug in the same area, but I think the Whistle is the oldest of the two.
Thanks for the info Canadacan... and nice collection!
I will keep you in mind if I find any more of either bottle.
Actually, I'm just across the river from you. However, this particular dig site is quite a distance away and not easily accessible. I've been meaning to look around in Mission, though.
I found a embossed Felix in Woss BCYeah, I'm only familiar with the later designs for Whistle. I did search Google, but I could only find the smaller (6.5 oz) version of this particular bottle. I did come across one 32 ounce that was clearly a later design, lacking the ribbing.
I believe the mark on the bottom is Southern Glass Company, ca. 1923-1926. The bottle also has a "3" embossed near the base, which may or may not be a date code.
I remember hearing that Felix was from Vancouver, but I've only seen the ACL versions online. I've never come across any while digging.
For what it's worth, my digging partner pulled out a mint Cross & Co. stone ginger beer about two feet away. We were finding stuff from the early 1900's all the way up to the late 1960's.