marks on bottles??

[sunflower1702]

Found an old Coca-cola bottle, we found out it is called a hobbleskirt bottle.We found the patent # but where can I find information about the symbols on the front of the bottle?? Looked on ebay most like I have are going for $30 but haven't find any for NY which is where my is from. Thanks for your help.

 

[cc6pack]

sun,

There are 5 different types of the hobbleskirt, (1) 1915, (2) 1923, (3) Pat. D (yours), (4)6 oz. (5) 6 1/2 oz.

The Pat. D bottle was manufactured between 1938-1951. There is a date code on the side of the bottle on one of the ribs, there is a one or two digit number, a makers symbol, then a two digit number. This is the date bottle was made. If you give me the makers symbol I can look it up and tell who made it. Please be aware on some of the bottles the date code is the first set of numbers, but on yours I beleive it is the second set. I know this is confusing but it is the cross that Coke collectors bear LOL. After you get use to the numbering system it's not as confusing.

 

[whiskeyman]

CC...welcome to the Forum...
Glad ta see ya made it .

 

[cc6pack]

Thanks Whis, I got to missing the posting at the bay and came looking for you. LOL[8|] Suprise found Brenda too. This place has really changed from when I first took a look. Nice to see all the knowledgeable folks around here.

I'm setting up at the Rome, Ga. show next week any chance you can make it?

 

[BARQS19]

Also the town it's from matters a lot. I've had 1915 and even straight sided cokes that were't worth more than $10 because thousands had been made in that area, then I've had $500 1915 cokes such as Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
Robert
BARQS19

 

[BARQS19]

I also recommend Bill Porters book, no prices, but it gives you an idea of what's rare and what's not.
Robert