Help with bottle Identification

[Tarheel]

I'm a rank amateur when it comes to bottles and I've come to these forums looking for some assistance! A few days ago, I found a brown bottle laying on top of the ground in some woods I was surveying. I knew it was "old" so picked it up and carried it home. It turned out to be a Brown Chemical Company Iron Bitters bottle circa 1880 in remarkable shape for having been exposed. Today, I went back to the same location and literally picked up another bottle which I assume is from the same period however I've not been able to identify it conclusively. I've attached a few photos. It has mold seams to go up to an applied mouth. The only mark on the base is a large letter "S." The only other markings are the words "This bottle not to be sold." As you can see, there are some rather large bubbles in the glass. The sides taper gently from the base to the shoulder. Thank you very much for any help!

 

[Robby Raccoon]

Wow! That's awesome! Definitely an older bottle-- 1890s, maybe?

 

[Bert DeWitt]

Yep definitely circa 1890s possibly made by Streator Bottle & Glass Co. 1881-1905.Very Nice find! looks in great condition also.

 

[Robby Raccoon]

Why do you say Streator?
I think two of my bricks are Streator Pavers. Lol. I'll have to go look again later.

 

[Tarheel]

Thank you very much for the information. I also was stunned that a bottle that was laying on the ground for 100+ years could look that good. Here are a few photos of the Iron Bitters bottle. All of these were found near a tobacco barn that was almost certainly there during the time of the Civil War but is now entirely overgrown by trees.

 

[ACLbottles]

Nice find! If you ever get the chance, go back and dig around for more. You never know what you'll find!

 

[Bert DeWitt]

Why do you say Streator?
I think two of my bricks are Streator Pavers. Lol. I'll have to go look again later.

I say Streator Because S is there mark and the time line adds up.

 

[Robby Raccoon]

Makes sense. At first glance I thought it was a 2. I should pay more attention...

 

[Bert DeWitt]

Both really nice find I would definitely look some more!

 

[Robby Raccoon]

I am pretty sure, based on memory, it's a very common Bitters; but, nonetheless, most everyone here would love to find that. An excellent starter piece.