ANY INFO ON A FEW OF MINE

[ZOIL]

Hello:
I hope this is a good place for my questions.

I'm new with this so bare with me here.

Would like any info as to how collectable, dates and possible values on these two bottles.

I have a Colgate & Co New York about 4.5 tall X 2.0 wide X 1.0 thick
Showing the front of the bottle with it's logo.
The back is smooth.
The base = COLGATE & CO. - W2 - NEW YORK

 

[ZOIL]

Also I guess this would fall under Medicine or Pharmaceuticals.

I have this - DOHO CHEM CORP, NEW YORK 13 N.Y.
7/8 x 7/8 square x 1.75 tall. Cobalt Blue but it looks black in the scanned image because of it's contents.

How does a box (mangled box) corks, caps, contents and accessories affect value when it comes to the bottles we collect?

Is it going to affect the value of the fragrance Colgate bottle if I destroy the cork to clean the bottle?

Thanks for the help folks, I feel like I'm learning from some of the best.

Ray

 

[blobbottlebob]

Hey Zoil.
Hopefully, this isn't too blunt but the top bottle is nothing great. It's not interesting enough or rare enough to give it much value. My guess is less than a buck.

The bottom bottle is more interesting. Cobalt is good. Labels are good. The extra stuff should help the value. Plus, as it's a hemeroid medicine makes it unusual. I don't think that it is super old with the screw on top but my guess is that it has moderate value as a set. Maybe $5-15???

 

[KBbottles]

Personally I would not want that Rectalgan bottle in my collection. It may pique interest from collectors of medical memorabilia, however. I think it's pretty gross... especially considering where that dropper has probably been... But that's just my opinion LOL

 

[ZOIL]

@ Bob:

Not at all "blunt" . I was thinking prolly just a common when I posted it, so thanks for having confirmed that for me. I got to learn somehow.

I never bought a bottle in my life, so it won't upset me if it's only worth a buck. I guess I need to know if it just became worth 50 cents if I trash the cork stuck in the neck of that bottle or any other bottle. I'm guessing that it wont change anything to destroy the cork in this case.

@ Kenneth:

You ain't afraid of no eye dropper are you?
No seriously I think about that every time I get it out. I just keep telling myself that it weren't never used, and the cooties prolly died long time ago. The Bottle had leaked and it's still full to the top of the Label, so I convinced myself it ain't never been used.

I had my 2 grandsons (5 and 7 years old) spent the night last night. I caught them going for it, and I just looked at them and said "poooopy" and they both new right away (5' withdrawal) what that funny little bubble thingy was all about.

I look forward to any and all comments on some of these others I have also. I find it interesting to know what others see as desirable or collectable.

Thanks
Ray

 

[ZOIL]

3/4 x 3/4 square x 2.75 tall screw top, clear glass, dirty label

 

[ZOIL]

SODA WATER
PROPERTY OF COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CON. 6 FL. OZ.

at the base
PATENTED JUNE 1, 1926----296A----ROOT----29

on the bottom
PLYMOUTH IND.

 

[ZOIL]

2.75' x 2.75' x 9" tall, 1.5" opening
Always thought it was black glass but turns out to be Very Dark Amber under a bright light

half full of contents, , threaded top, broken bakalite cap,
label about to fall off, any ideas? I won't be using scotch tape.
Thanks
Ray

 

[ZOIL]

Label to the Eastman Kodak Bottle

 

[surfaceone]

From Ferd.

Hey Ray,

Welcome to the Blue Pages, and thanks for bringing all the bottles. They look TOC to 1930 or so. The bottle guys always like photos,

and you take good ones.

There's lots of experienced eyes in these parts,and they can read much from the glass. Bases and finish (lip treatments) can sometimes speak volumes.

I never bought a bottle in my life, so it won't upset me if it's only worth a buck. I guess I need to know if it just became worth 50 cents if I trash the cork stuck in the neck of that bottle or any other bottle. I'm guessing that it wont change anything to destroy the cork in this case.

Corks, as a general rule. are disposable, and an impediment to cleaning bottles.

I'm not a good value barometer, but don't think you have much more than the price of a movie ticket in "market" value. Screw top 20th Century bottles have not yet come into their own in the collectible bottle arena. <<< The previous valuation was proffered before I saw the Coke flavor bottle & the labeled Eastman, you may be able to take a friend or two, especially if it's bargain night. [8D]

So, how was it that you came upon these guys?

From.