Keep it on or take it off?

[woody]

I've never really seen that having a bottle wrapped in wicker has increased the value of a bottle.

If it is a common bottle, then it is a common bottle.

 

[KentOhio]

I'd definitely leave it alone. That kind of bottle is never found with wicker, and as it is it's like a piece of art. Someone spent a lot of time weaving that and it's in great shape for being 100 years old.

 

[NorCalBottleHunter]

id tear it off, a bubbly aqua is better then that plain old wicker

 

[cyberdigger]

I'd rip that right off without hesitation. It's not particularly nice wickerwork. If you regret doing that, I can bring it with me to Romania (or any bottle) and have it wickered REAL nice and very cheaply!

 

[Oldtimer]

I'd start my stove with the wicker. Hate wicker. Grr...

 

[tigue710]

It would if it was a recycle bottle... You could sell that for 10 bucks where as if it is just a plain un embossed squat yo might as well toss it...

To me at least it would be worth more like that then a plain unembossed one. I have a box of those! I rather like it, and would keep it myself. It would look nice with the Demijohn display...

 

[GuntherHess]

The wicker on that one is actually in better condition than many of the ones I have found. I have probably taken the wicker off at least 50 bottles so far. I only ever buy them anymore if they are an odd color or really super crude. There are people who collect them with the wicker on and the smaller ones are a bit harder to find. I have sold a couple of the smaller wickered one and never had trouble getting rid of them.

 

[Stardust]

I'm a ripper....
feels good and it's always a surprise as to what's underneath.
I remember a long time ago reading somewhere that there are hidden treasures in wicker.. I now look for them and rip away.... []
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[GuntherHess]

I've got some plain aqua and amber demis laying around gathering dust if anyone wants to stop by and haul them away.[]

 

[Stardust]

hey wilkie,
that "see snake" is a riot....
reminds me of modern day medical equipment....
bet that cost a pretty penny....
thank for the info..
every day here i learn something new.
thanks everyone,
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