This blob top soda bottle was made for Bolen & Byrne of 423rd East 54th street NYC in 1895. It most likely contained ginger ale. B&B purported to have been the first sellers of ginger ale in the USA starting in 1857, though this claim is difficult to substantiate. They declared bankruptcy in 1903.
Found these two bottles today.
The Bolen & Byrne in situ:
Immediately after a quick rinse:
The bottle isn't perfect as it has a chipped lip but otherwise it is in nice condition.
The 5 Cent milk jug is marked "Store Bottle":
Later at home I noticed the Bolen & Byrne bottle had a date...
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Here is the other bottle. Just about 30 years ago, a golf course that opened in the mid 20's in Livonia Michigan closed. It was called Northville Golf Club, though it was not in Northville. It had a club house on the corner of 7 mile and Newburgh that had not been really used for many...
Hello,
Just about 30 years ago, a golf course that opened in the mid 20's in Livonia Michigan closed. It was called Northville Golf Club, though it was not in Northville. It had a club house on the corner of 7 mile and Newburgh that had not been really used for many years. After it was sold...
I never saw one of this type of Canada dry bottle and I didn't find anything about it on the internet.
Can you guys help me?
Its a 10 fluid oz bottle.
What is the age of the bottle?
What is its value?
Why is it different from the other Canada dry bottles?
Thank you in advance.:)
First, please forgive me if there is somewhere better to find my answer (and tell me the better place!)
Since there may be members with crossover collections from soft drink or beer bottles, I'm hoping somebody may be able to tell me something about this box/crate.
I have spent countless...