Marineboy2
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Hey everyone. I am looking for some info on a bottle I recenlty found and it was suggested I give a shout out to you guys.
I found a Masonic Flask while on a Scuba dive recently. I've done some research and found out a few things: It was from Keene Glassworks in New Hampshire. I believe it dates to 1815-1840. It has a pontil mark on the bottom (a circle about the size of a nickel) Its in rough shape..alot of general scuffing and it has a small hole at the very bottom edge. There is also a crack that runs off of where the hole is..but its only visible if you hold it to the light.
Also..the Keene is spelled KCCNC..thought this mite help.
A few questions:
1. Does anyone know which of the moulds this came from? If I understand this correctly..there were around 43 moulds during the time they were created. They had names like GIV-3 or some such. I cant find a listing of the moulds online tho.
2. Does finding the correct mould narrow the dating range?
3. Is this bottle worth anything seeing as its in rough condition?
Someone suggested $50-$100.
4. It was suggested that I place a bit of clear silicone in the hole of the bottle to keep it from cracking further?
Good or bad? Other suggestions?
Thanks for any help/info you can offer!
Joe
I found a Masonic Flask while on a Scuba dive recently. I've done some research and found out a few things: It was from Keene Glassworks in New Hampshire. I believe it dates to 1815-1840. It has a pontil mark on the bottom (a circle about the size of a nickel) Its in rough shape..alot of general scuffing and it has a small hole at the very bottom edge. There is also a crack that runs off of where the hole is..but its only visible if you hold it to the light.
Also..the Keene is spelled KCCNC..thought this mite help.
A few questions:
1. Does anyone know which of the moulds this came from? If I understand this correctly..there were around 43 moulds during the time they were created. They had names like GIV-3 or some such. I cant find a listing of the moulds online tho.
2. Does finding the correct mould narrow the dating range?
3. Is this bottle worth anything seeing as its in rough condition?
Someone suggested $50-$100.
4. It was suggested that I place a bit of clear silicone in the hole of the bottle to keep it from cracking further?
Good or bad? Other suggestions?
Thanks for any help/info you can offer!
Joe