SODAPOPBOB
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HELP!
I think I have met my match. This one stumps me. I'm usually a pretty good researcher, but cannot find anything specific related to a bottle I aquired today. The dealer I purchased it from even brought it to me, as he was in the neighborhood anyway. But he's stumped too.
It's a "Charles Ryan" embossed bottle from North Adams, Massachusetts. It is in absolute pristine mint condition, with no case wear whatsoever, and looks brand new. On the neck it reads "Registered," with "8 FL OZ" on the lower shoulder. The name embossment is what I call a slug plate, with "This Bottle To Be Returned When Empty" embossed on the back-side heel.
I am fairly certain it is non machine made, and has heavy seams and an applied lip. The color is the most beautiful aqua blue you have ever seen. The bottom edge rounds inward, with a concave-like base.
My initial research produced nothing worth mentioning. Nor is there anything currently on e-bay or elsewhere like it. I strongly suspect it was made pre 1910. And may very well be the oldest crown-top bottle currently in my collection.
If you recognize this bottle, please let me know anything and everything you know about it. I truly appreciate the help, and will look forward to your replies. I'm keeping my fingers crossed on this one, but won't be too disappointed if it turns out to be as common as dirt.
Thanks much,
SODAPOPBOB
(One of two photos).
I think I have met my match. This one stumps me. I'm usually a pretty good researcher, but cannot find anything specific related to a bottle I aquired today. The dealer I purchased it from even brought it to me, as he was in the neighborhood anyway. But he's stumped too.
It's a "Charles Ryan" embossed bottle from North Adams, Massachusetts. It is in absolute pristine mint condition, with no case wear whatsoever, and looks brand new. On the neck it reads "Registered," with "8 FL OZ" on the lower shoulder. The name embossment is what I call a slug plate, with "This Bottle To Be Returned When Empty" embossed on the back-side heel.
I am fairly certain it is non machine made, and has heavy seams and an applied lip. The color is the most beautiful aqua blue you have ever seen. The bottom edge rounds inward, with a concave-like base.
My initial research produced nothing worth mentioning. Nor is there anything currently on e-bay or elsewhere like it. I strongly suspect it was made pre 1910. And may very well be the oldest crown-top bottle currently in my collection.
If you recognize this bottle, please let me know anything and everything you know about it. I truly appreciate the help, and will look forward to your replies. I'm keeping my fingers crossed on this one, but won't be too disappointed if it turns out to be as common as dirt.
Thanks much,
SODAPOPBOB
(One of two photos).